NC Career Clusters/Career Pathways Guide

Career clusters are groups of occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. Each cluster contains several smaller groups called career pathways that connect to educational programs, industries, and careers.

After you review all the 16 Career Clusters and their pathways, go to the Career Cluster Matrix to cross-reference Career Clusters with your interests.

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources    

Architecture & Construction 

Arts, AV Technology, & Communications      

Business Management & Administration 

Education & Training                  

Finance 

Government & Public Administration 

(Local Course Options)      

Health Science 

Hospitality & Tourism    

Human Services 

Information Technology    

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 

Manufacturing                     

Marketing

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math   (STEM)              

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics