1. Career Clusters
By Destiny
October 2010

2. The 16 Career Clusters… Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts & A/V
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality &Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

3. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Farmer & Rancher
Forest & Conservation Worker
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Environmental Service System
Food Products & Processing System
Animal System

4. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
The most unusual career in this cluster is a beekeeper.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is veterinarian.
Three facts about this career include:
$47,000-$144,000 per year
Four years of collage required(doctor veterinary medical)
Mostly private practice

5. Architecture & Construction
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Carpenter
Cement Mason/ Concrete Finisher
Construction Trades Manager
Construction
Design/ Pre- Construction
Maintenance/ Operations

6. Architecture & Construction
The most unusual career in this cluster is millwright.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is painter.
Three facts about this career include:
$10-$26 per hour
2 years of collage required
Physically fit

7. In Demand Careers in SD…
Arts & A/V
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Graphic Designer
Photographer
Radio and Television Announcer
Reporter and Correspondent
Audio and Video Technology and Film
  Journalism and Broadcasting
 Performing Arts 
 Telecommunications
Visual Arts

8. Arts & A/V The most unusual career in this cluster is a bookbinder.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is comedian.
Three facts about this career include:
$40,000 to $150,000 a year
No formal requirements
Must be funny

9. Business Management & Administration
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Accountant and Auditor
General and Operations Manager
Management Analyst
Office Manager
Accounting Clerk
 Accounting  
Administrative Support  
Business Information Management  
General Management   
Human Resources Management 
Operations Management

10. Business Management & Administration
The most unusual career in this cluster is an auditor.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is telephone operator.
Three facts about this career include:
$18,000 to $51,000 a year
Supervisors and managers earn the most
Must be polite

11. In Demand Careers in SD…
Education & Training
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Secondary School Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Middle School Teacher
Library Technician
Education Administrator
Administration and Administrative Support   
Professional Support Services   
Teaching/Training

12. Education & Training
The most unusual career in this cluster is diving instructor
One career in this cluster that would interest me is adult education teacher.
Three facts about this career include:
$12 to $39 an hour
Those who work in corporate settings usually work business hours
You have to be patient

13. In Demand Careers in SD…
Finance
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Financial Analyst
Bill and Account
Collector Loan Officer
Claims Adjuster, Examiner and Investigator
Insurance Sales Agent
 Banking Services   
Business Finance   
Insurance  
Securities & Investments

14. Finance The most unusual career in this cluster is bank manager.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is a accountant.
Three facts about this career include:
$38,000 to $150,000 a year
The median is about $60,000 a year
Must be good with people

15. Government & Public Administration
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Compliance Officer
Urban and Regional Planner
Legislator
Tax Examiner, Collector and Revenue Agent
Government Program Eligibility Interviewer
Governance   
National Security   
Planning
Foreign Services

16. Government & Public Administration
The most unusual career in this cluster is activist.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is food inspector.
Three facts about this career include:
$25,000 to $59,000 a year
A license is required in some states
The median is about $41,000 a year

17. In Demand Careers in SD…
Health Science
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Radiologic Technologist and Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pharmacy Technician
Medical Records Healthy Information Technician
Medical Assistant
Biotechnology Research and Development   
Diagnostic Services   
Health Informatics   
Support Services   
Therapeutic Services

18. Health Science
The most unusual career in this cluster is Cytotechnologist.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is doctor.
Three facts about this career include:
$100,000 to $500,000 a year or more
Must be good with others
Must be able to work under stress

19. In Demand Careers in SD…
Hospitality &Tourism
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Food Preparer and Server
Hotel and Resort Clerk
Lodging Manager
Food Service Manager
Recreation Worker
Lodging   
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions   
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services   
Travel & Tourism

20. Hospitality &Tourism
The most unusual career in this cluster is brew master
One career in this cluster that would interest me is bus driver.
Three facts about this career include:
$9 to $24 an hour for transit bus operators
$8 to $20 an hour for school bus operators
On-the-job training

21. In Demand Careers in SD…
Human Services
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Childcare Worker
Residential Advisor
Fitness Trainer/ Aerobic Instructor
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder
Counselor Clergy
 Consumer Services   
Counseling & Mental Health Services   
Early Childhood Development & Services  
 Family & Community Services   
Personal Care Services

22. Human Services The most unusual career in this cluster is clergy.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is adoption counselor.
Three facts about this career include:
$30,000 to $60,000 a year
Must be good with others
A license, certification, or registration may be required

23. Information Technology
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Computer Software Applications Engineer
Database Administrator
Computer Analyst
Network Systems   
Programming and Software Development   
Web and Digital Communications

24. Information Technology
The most unusual career in this cluster is project manager.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is webmaster.
Three facts about this career include:
$30,000 to $100,000 a year
Graphic design courses are also helpful
Must be creative

25. Law, Public Safety, & Security
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Emergency Medical Technician
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Detective/ Criminal Investigator
Lawyer
Fire Fighter
Law Enforcement Services   
Legal Services   
Security & Protective Services

26. Law, Public Safety, & Security
The most unusual career in this cluster is bailiff.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is child and youth worker.
Three facts about this career include:
$25,000 to $40,000 a year
Must be creative
Supervisors earn more

27. In Demand Careers in SD…
Manufacturing
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Welder
Cabinet Maker and Bench Carpenter
First-line Manager
Machinist
 Manufacturing Production Process Development  
 Production   
Quality Assurance

28. Manufacturing The most unusual career in this cluster is boiler maker.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is plumber.
Three facts about this career include:
$13 to $38 an hour
The median is about $22 an hour
Must be physically fit

29. In Demand Careers in SD…
Marketing
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Retail Salesperson
Customer Service Representative
Sales Representative
Office Clerk
First-line Manager
Marketing Communications  
Marketing Management  
 Marketing Research  
 Merchandising
 Professional Sales

30. Marketing The most unusual career in this cluster is media buyer.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is cashier.
Three facts about this career include:
The median is about $8 an hour
Minimum wage to $12 an hour
No formal requirements

31. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Industrial
Engineer Environmental Scientist
Biological Technician
Chemist Postsecondary Technical Education Teacher
Engineering and Technology   
Science and Math

32. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
The most unusual career in this cluster is botanist.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is astronaut.
Three facts about this career include:
$63,000 to $139,000 a year
Earnings depend on experience, seniority, and education
Must be physically fit

33. Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
In Demand Careers in SD…
Pathways
Truck Drivers
Automotive Service Technician
Bus/Truck Mechnic
Shipping, Receiving & Traffic Clerk
Industrial Truck/Tractor Operator
Sales and Service   
Transportation Operations   
Transportation Systems/Infrastructur e Planning, Management and Regulation   
Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations

34. Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
The most unusual career in this cluster is auto detailer.
One career in this cluster that would interest me is bus driver.
Three facts about this career include:
$8 to $20 an hour for school bus operators
$9 to $24 an hour for transit and intercity bus drivers
Many school bus drivers take a second job to supplement their income

35. Career Cluster Exploration Reflection
The top three Career Clusters that interest me include:
Marketing
Information Technology
Human Services
Through my exploration of the career clusters, I was most surprised by how many careers that there are out there. If you really think about it, over half of the careers that are in this world require degrees. There are a lot of careers in this world and there are many people that don’t get to do what they like because the didn’t go to the collage that they needed to.