Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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In the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster, you could
raise plants and animals as sources for food and shelter. On the other hand, you
could focus on selling and making products from plants and animals. These products
include food, lumber, and fabrics. You might also provide advice and services that
farmers and ranchers need to improve products. Another option in this cluster is
to work to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.
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Architecture and Construction
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In the Architecture and Construction cluster, you would be responsible
for buildings and other structures such as highways and bridges. You might make
designs and plans for new structures. Or, you would use the plans to build new structures
and manage construction workers. Another option would be to take care of, repair,
and restore existing structures.
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Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications
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In the Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications cluster, you have two avenues. One is to be the performer
or artist. The other is to work behind the scenes to make the performance or publication
happen. As a reporter, actor, or fine artist, you would use your creative talents.
To assure that a concert or magazine is successful, you would use computers and
sound equipment. The occupations in this cluster allow you to use your creativity,
talent, and technical skills.
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Business Management and Administration
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In the Business Management and Administration cluster, there
are many career options. You may provide the needed support to keep a business in
operation. Or you might keep track of the expenses and income. You could manage
the financial activities of a business. Another option is to be sure that a business
has qualified employees who are trained to do their jobs. Or after years of education
or experience, you might direct the operations of a business.
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Education and Training
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In the Education and Training cluster, you would have the opportunity
to guide and train young people. As a teacher, you could influence young lives.
In addition, you could support the work of the classroom teacher as a counselor,
librarian, or principal. If you are interested in working with adults, you could
provide training to employees in a business. Each of these settings provides you
with the chance to help people learn and improve their lives.
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Energy
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If you choose to work in the Energy cluster, you might be involved in the generating and
distribution of energy for public consumption. Or, you might work in the development and
planning of traditional and alternative forms of energy.
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Finance
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In the Finance cluster, you would keep track of money. You might
provide financial services to a business or individual. Your work could include
maintaining records or giving advice to business executives on how to operate their
business. You could work in financial planning, banking, or insurance.
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Government and Public Administration
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Through the national, state, and local governments, the public can express its will
and make our way of life possible. Through government, individuals can act together
to accomplish what cannot be done alone. Most of these actions are carried out only
by the government. For example, the federal government includes the military for
protection. It also includes ambassadors who represent us in foreign countries.
It is Congress that passes laws. The Administration carries out and enforces those
laws. You would find almost every occupation within the government. However, this
Government and Public Administration career cluster focuses on those occupations
that are unique.
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Health Science
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In the Health Science cluster you would promote health and wellness or diagnose
and treat injuries and disease. You could work directly with people. Or you could
work in laboratories to get information used in research or diagnosis. Health service
employees go to work at a variety of different sites. Some work in hospitals, offices,
or laboratories. Others work on cruise ships, at sports arenas, or within communities.
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Hospitality and Tourism
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In the Hospitality and Tourism cluster, you could work in a restaurant, hotel, sports
arena, or travel agency. You might manage operations of a college cafeteria. Or
you might guide high school students on a trip to Spain. Or you might rent equipment
at a recreation center.
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Human Services
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In the Human Services cluster, you would work with individuals and families to meet
their personal needs.
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Information Technology
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Information Technology (IT) is an area that is growing and always changing with
new developments. In IT, you would be part of a cluster that continues to make an
impact on society and individuals. You would have the opportunity to work in all
types and sizes of businesses from Microsoft to your local hospital.
Employees in Information Technology work with computer hardware, software, multimedia,
and network systems. In this cluster, you might design new computer equipment or
computer games. Or you might make sure that the software or networks are working.
In addition, you might have to make sure that people know how to use them. Or you
might manage whole networks that link workers in all parts of the world.
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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If you are interested in working in this cluster, you have several options. One
option is to guard the public by enforcing the law. Or you might provide fire protection
and security. Another option is to provide legal services people who commit crimes.
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Manufacturing
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In the Manufacturing career cluster, you can choose one of several options. You
might design a new product or determine how the product will be made. Another option
is to make the product. The final option is to install and repair the product once
it has been purchased.
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Marketing
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If you are interested in working in the Marketing cluster, you would help businesses
sell products. You might advertise and promote products so customers would want
to buy them. Or you might sell products and services directly to customers. Or you
might use the Internet to reach customers.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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If you choose to work in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics cluster,
you have several avenues. One avenue is to do scientific research in laboratories
or the field. Another option is to be involved in the planning and design of products
and systems. The last avenue is to provide support to the scientists, mathematicians,
and engineers so they can do their work.
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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If you are interested in working in this cluster, you have three avenues. One is
to move people and products by road, air, rail, or water. You would drive or pilot
different means of transportation. The second is to repair and maintain the vehicles,
trains, plains, and ships to keep people and products moving. The third option is
to work behind the scenes to make sure the products and people get to the right
place on time.
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