National Career Clusters, National Pathways, and Sample NYS CTE Programs National Career Cluster National Pathways Sample NYS CTE Programs Agriculture & Natural Resources Agriculture Business Agriculture Mechanics Agriscience Forestry & Natural Resources Animal Science Ornamental & Horticulture Plant & Soil Science Agriculture Mechanics Ag Mechanics / Gas & Diesel Ag Engineering & Mechanics Equipment Agriculture Production & Science Plant, Animal & Life Sciences Animal Science Aquatic Ecology Conservation Environmental Conservation & Forestry Equine Science / Studies Floriculture / Floral Arts / Design Greenhouse & Floral Technology Landscape Design Horse Care Horse Science & Management Horticulture Natural Resources Management / Development Ornamental Horticulture Outdoor Power (Also Transportation) Small Animal Care Small Engine (Also Building Trades) Urban Forestry Veterinary Science / Assisting
Arts, Media, & Entertainment Media & Design Arts Performing Arts Production & Managerial Arts Advertising Art / Graphic Design Commercial Arts Advertising & Illustration (Also Marketing) Art Design and Visual Audio Production Technology Broadcast TV & Video Production Cartooning and Animation Commercial Art Production Commercial Offset Printing Commercial Photography Communications Computer Graphic Communications Digital Film and Post Production Drama Graphic Design Illustration & Graphic Design Professional Photography / Digital Photography Radio & Television Broadcasting Telecommunications Technical Theatre and the Performing Arts Television Production Theatre Arts Technology Video Production and Communications Visual & Graphic Communications
Building Trades & Construction Business Management & Administration Education & Training Cabinetmaking & Wood Engineering & Heavy Construction Mechanical Construction Residential & Commercial Construction Management Business Financial Management & Accounting Human Resources Marketing Administrative & Information Support Administration & Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching & Training Building Maintenance Building Trades Carpentry Commercial Construction / Heavy Equipment Construction Electricity Construction & Facilities Management Construction Technology Construction Trades Electrical Technologies Electrical Trades Equipment Operation & Repair HVAC/R Masonry Metal Trades Outdoor Power Equipment Plumbing & Heating Residential Construction / Heavy Equipment Small Engine (Also Ag) Welding and Metal Fabrication (also Manufacturing) Welding (also Manufacturing) Accounting & Finance (Also Finance) Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science Basic Office Applications Business Education Business Information Systems Business Management (Also Marketing) Business Ownership / Accounting Computer Applications Emerging Careers in Commerce (Also Marketing) Entrepreneurship & Business Management Financial Management (Also Finance) Marketing (Also Marketing) Small Business Administration / Management Children & Education Career Academy (Human Services Also) Future Teacher s Academy
Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Financial & Investment Planning Business Finance Management Banking & Related Services Insurance Services Governance National Security Foreign Service Planning Revenue and Taxation Regulation Public Management & Administration Therapeutic Services Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Support Services Biotechnology Research & Development Restaurant & Food/Beverage Services Lodging Travel & Tourism Recreation, Amusements & Attractions Academy of Finance Accounting & Finance (Also Bus Management) Accounting / Law Finance Financial Management (Also Bus Management) Allied Health / PCT Certified Nurse s Assistant Certified Personal Trainer Clinical Medical Assisting Dental Assisting Dental Laboratory Technology Health Occupations Health Services Home Health Aide Licensed Practical Nursing Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Technician Nurse Assisting Physical Therapy Aide Practical Nursing Vision Care Technology Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Baking Culinary Arts FACS: Food & Nutrition (Also Human Services) Food Services Hospitality / Culinary & Food Service Hospitality & Culinary Technology Lodging Management Pastry Arts Restaurant Operations Management Travel & Tourism
Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Early Childhood Development & Services Counseling & Mental Health Services Family & Community Services Personal Care Services Consumer Services Programming & Software Development Network Systems Information Support & Services Interactive Media Correction Services Emergency & Fire Management Services Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Services Legal Services Child Care Child Development Children & Education Career Academy (Education & Training Also) Cosmetology Early Childhood Education Esthetics FACS: Food & Nutrition (Also Hospitality) FACS: Human Development Nail Technology Natural Hair Styling Preservation Arts Technology Spa Specialty Academy for Information Technology CISCO Networking Academy Computer Service / Repair Technology Computer Technology Computer Network Technology Computer Programming Computerized Business Technology Computer Network Technician Digital Multimedia Design Electronics A+ Gaming, Multimedia, Web Design Information Technology International Virtual Enterprise (Also Marketing) Microcomputer Technology Microsoft Expert Network Administration Web Animation Design Web & Internet Technology Criminal Justice Emergency Medical Services Emergency Services Fire Science Law Enforcement Police Science Public & Private Security Security
Manufacturing Production Manufacturing Production Process Development Maintenance, Installation & Repair Quality Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control Health, Safety, & Environmental Assurance Advanced Manufacturing / Machining Custom Fabrication & Metalworking Machining & Welding CAM Machine Shop / Welding Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing Technology Metal Fabrication (Also Building Trades) Precision Manufacturing Welding (Also Building Trades)
Marketing, Sales & Service Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Management and Entrepreneurship Professional Sales & Marketing Buying & Merchandising Marketing, Communications & Promotion Marketing Information Management & Research Distribution & Logistics e Marketing Science & Mathematics Engineering & Technology Transportation Operations Logistics Planning & Management Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Health & Safety Management Sales & Service Transportation Systems / Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulations Advertising Design & Production Advertising & Illustration (Also Arts, Media) e Commerce Emerging Careers in Commerce (Also Business Management) Entrepreneurship FACS: Fashion / Interior Design Visual Marketing Fashion Design Technology Fashion & Interior Design Fashion Merchandising / Retail Management / Design International Virtual Enterprise (Also Information Technology) Marketing & Management (Also Business & Management) Sales, Marketing & Retail Training Architecture Architectural Design / CAD Architectural Drafting / Drawing Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing Construction Engineering Drafting, Computer Aided and Manual Mechanical Technology Technology Education Pre Engineering Auto Body Refinishing Auto Body Collision Repair Auto Trade Technology Automotive Aftermarket Accessory Automotive Technology Automotive Service Center Technician Aviation Airframe Mechanic Aviation Maintenance Technology Aviation/Professional Pilot Aviation Science & Flight Diesel Maintenance Equipment & Repair Diesel Mechanics Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Repair Motorsports Fabrication / Precision Machining Motorcycle Technology Power Sports Equipment Technician Installation Transit Technician Vehicle Body Technology