National Career Clusters, National Pathways, and Sample NYS CTE Programs National Career Cluster National Pathways Sample NYS CTE Programs Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. Agribusiness Systems Animal Systems Environmental Service Systems Food Products and Processing Systems Natural Resource Systems Plant Systems Power, structural and Technical Systems 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 & Horticulture Natural Resources / Development Ornamental Horticulture Outdoor Power (Also Transportation) Small Animal Care Small Engine (Also Building Trades) Urban Forestry Veterinary Science / Assisting
Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Audio Visual Technology and Film Journalism and Broadcasting Performing Arts Printing Technology Telecommunications Visual 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
Architecture and Construction Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. Business & Administration Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Education & Training Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. Construction Design and Pre Construction Maintenance and Operations General Business Information Human Resource Operations Administrative Support Administration & Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching & Training Building Maintenance Building Trades Carpentry Commercial Construction / Heavy Equipment Construction Electricity Construction & Facilities 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 (Also Marketing) Business Ownership / Accounting Computer Applications Emerging Careers in Commerce (Also Marketing) Entrepreneurship & Business Financial (Also Finance) Marketing (Also Marketing) Small Business Administration / Children & Education Career Academy (Human Services Also) Future Teacher s Academy
Finance Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Government & Public Administration Planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations. Health Science providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services. Securities and Investments Business Finance Banking Services Insurance Accounting Governance National Security Foreign Service Planning Revenue and Taxation Regulation Public & 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 ) Accounting / Law Finance Financial (Also Bus ) 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 Pastry Arts Restaurant Operations Travel & Tourism
Human Services Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services. Information Technology Building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Early Childhood Development & Services Counseling & Mental Health Services Family & Community Services Personal Care Services Consumer Services Programming & Software Development Network Systems Information Support & Services Web & Digital Communications Correction Services Emergency & Fire 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 Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering. Marketing, Sales & Service performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Production Manufacturing Production Process Development Maintenance, Installation & Repair Quality Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control Health, Safety, & Environmental Assurance Marketing Professional Sales Buying & Merchandising Marketing, Communications Marketing Research Science & Mathematics Engineering & Technology 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) Advertising Design & Production Advertising & Illustration (Also Arts, Media) e Commerce Emerging Careers in Commerce (Also Business ) Entrepreneurship FACS: Fashion / Interior Design Visual Marketing Fashion Design Technology Fashion & Interior Design Fashion Merchandising / Retail / Design Marketing & (Also Business & ) 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
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance. Transportation Operations Logistics Planning & Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Health & Safety Sales & Service Transportation Systems / Infrastructure Planning, & Regulations 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