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Scott Hess Division of Discretionary Programs & Innovative Group OVAE. Career Clusters. Career Clusters - What are They?.
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Scott HessDivision of Discretionary Programs & Innovative GroupOVAE Career Clusters
Career Clusters - What are They? “An organizing tool defining CTE using 16 broad clusters of occupations and over 80 pathways with validated standards that ensure opportunities for all students regardless of their career goals and interests.”
16 Career Clusters • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources • Architecture and Construction • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications • Business, Management and Administration • Education and Training • Finance • Government and Public Administration • Health Science • Hospitality and Tourism • Human Services • Information Technology • Law, Public Safety and Security • Manufacturing • Marketing Sales and Service • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Career Cluster Knowledge and Skills • Academic Foundations • Communications • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking • Systems • Information Technology/Applications • Safety, Health and Environmental • Leadership and Teamwork • Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Employability and Career Development • Technical Skills
Benefits of Using Clusters as an Organizing Tool • For Program People: • Defines CTE • Provides Consistency • Aligns with New Proposed Perkins Legislation • Common Resource for Employer and Postsecondary Based Standards • Assessments/Certifications • Transportability • Sharing and Collaboration • ACRN/ Guidance and Counseling • Supply and Demand • Program Planning
Benefits of Using Clusters as an Organizing Tool • For Data People: • Easy to Crosswalk • Consistency – From School to School and State to State • Common Definitions for Completer and Concentrator • Local, State and National Comparable Data