Career Clusters

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Related Careers:

• Agricultural Inspector
• Animal Scientist
• Chemical Technicians
• Environmental Engineer
• Farmer & Rancher
• Fish & Game Warden
• Food Scientist
• Forest & Conservation Scientist
• Landscaping Technician
• Nursery & Greenhouse Manager
• Park Ranger
• Pest Control Worker
• Ship & Boat Captain
• Soil & Water Conservationists
• Water & Liquid Waste Manager
• Zoologist & Wildlife Biologist

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Art & Science of Food, Economics, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, Environmental Sustainability
SOUTH TECH: Veterinary Assistant, Culinary Arts

Architecture & Construction

Related Careers:

• Architect
• Brickmason
• Carpenter
• Civil Engineer
• Electrician
• Floor Layers
• Heat & Air Conditioning Mechanics & Installers
• Home Appliance Repair
• Interior Designer
• Laborer
• Landscape Architect
• Plumber
• Roofer
• Security System Installer
• Surveyor

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Civil Engineering & Architecture, Digital Electronics, Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Design & Development, Graphic Design, Art Fundamentals, Drawing, Woodworking, Precision Machining Technology, Principles of Engineering, Fashion & Interior Design, any Math course, Technical Theatre
SOUTH TECH: Construction Innovations, Carpentry, Construction and Maintenance, Electrical Trades, Floor Layers, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Art, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Related Careers:

• Actor/Actress
• Advertising Executive
• Animator
• Art Directors
• Audio & Video Equipment Technician
• Broadcast News Reporter
• Camera Operators - Television, Video & Film
• Choreographers
• Computer Programmer
• Copywriter/Editor
• Dancer
• Directors/Producers
• Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
• Fashion Designer
• Film & Video Editor
• Fine Artist (including painter, sculptor, & illustrator)
• Gallery/Art Curator
• Graphic Designer
• Interior Designer
• Journalist
• Musician/Singer
• Photographer
• Public Relations Specialist
• Set/Stage Designers
• Writers/Authors

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Art Fundamentals, Ceramics, Graphic Design, SmashCode, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Multimedia Broadcast, Drama, Journalism (Pioneer or Call), Public Speaking, Fashion & Interior Design, Dance, Woodworking, Improvisation, Technical Theatre, Music Production & the Recording Arts
SOUTH TECH: Cosmetology, Graphic Design, Web & Computer Programming
STL CAPS: Technology Solutions & Logistics

Business Management & Administration

Related Careers:

• Accountant
• Advertising & Promotions
• Agents & Business Manager
• Chief Executive
• Computer Programmer
• Court Clerk
• Data Base Administrator
• Economist
• Entrepreneur
• Financial Analyst
• Insurance Agent
• Public Relations Specialist
• Secretary
• Sales Manager
• Small Business Owner

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Accounting, Startup!, Computer Applications, AP Computer Science Principles, Intro to Marketing, Advanced Marketing, SmashCode, Economics, Public Speaking, Personal Finance, AP Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Entrepreneurship
SOUTH TECH: Design & Entrepreneurship, Web & Computer Programming
STL CAPS: Global Business & Entrepreneurship

Education and Training

Related Careers: Coach and Scout College Professor or University Administrator Dietitian and Nutritionist Elementary Teacher Fitness Trainer and Aerobics Instructor Historian Instructional Coordinator Interpreter and Translator Librarian Preschool Teacher School Counselor School Administrator Writer and Author Suggested elective courses KHS: Sociology, Psychology, Health, Child Development, Public Speaking, Computer Applications, Cadet Teaching, PE courses, Improvisation SOUTH TECH: Early Childhood Education STL CAPS: Teaching Careers in Education

Finance

Related Careers:

• Account Manager
• Accountant
• Actuary
• Bank Teller
• Banker
• Bill Collector
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Planner
• Insurance Claims Adjustor
• Loan Counselor
• Sales Representative
• Stock Trader
• Wealth Manager
• Suggested elective courses

KHS: Accounting, Economics, Calculus, Personal Finance, AP Statistics, Business Communications, Computer Applications, any Math course
STL CAPS: Global Business & Entrepreneurship

Government and Public Administration

Related Careers:

• Chief Executive
• Foreign Ambassador
• Homeland Security Official
• Judge
• Lawyer
• Legislator
• Mapping Technician
• Military Service
• National Security Personnel
• Political Scientist
• Public Service Administrator
• Revenue Agent
• Social & Community Service Manager
• Tax Examiner, Collector, Preparer
• Urban Planner

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Sociology, Psychology, AP Government & Politics, Intro to Law, Public Speaking, Drama, Improvisation, Business Communications, Accounting, Physical Education, Health, Civil Engineering & Architecture, Engineering Design & Development
SOUTH TECH: Law Enforcement

Health Science

Related Careers:

• Anesthesiologist
• Chiropractor
• Dentist / Dental Hygienist
• Dietitian / Nutritionist
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Assistant
• Nuclear Medicine Technician
• Nurse
• Occupational Therapist
• Optometrist
• Orthodontist
• Pharmacist
• Physical Therapist
• Physician
• Physician Assistant
• Radiologist
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Respiratory Therapist
• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Surgeon
• Veterinarian
• X-Ray Technician

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Environmental Sustainability, Psychology, Sociology, Health, Child Development, Foods
SOUTH TECH: Dental Sciences, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Sciences, Pharmacy Sciences, Veterinary Assistant
STL CAPS: Medicine, Healthcare & Bioscience

Hospitality and Tourism

Related Careers:

• Booking Agent/Manager
• Caterer
• Chef
• Concert Coordinator
• Concierge
• Event Planner
• Hotel Manager
• Host/Hostess
• Museum Curator
• Parks & Recreation Director
• Restaurant Owner
• Small Business Owner
• Tour Guide
• Travel Agent
• Waiter

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Art & Science of Food, Baking & Pastries, Sociology, Psychology, Public Speaking, Computer Applications, Art Fundamentals, Recreational Sports, Startup!, Accounting, Environmental Sustainability, Advanced Marketing, Drama, Improvisation
SOUTH TECH: Culinary Arts, Graphic Design
STL CAPS: Global Business & Entrepreneurship

Human Services

Related Careers:

• Auctioneer
• Bank Teller
• Cashier
• Child Care Worker
• Civil Servant
• Clergy or Missionary
• Counselor/School Psychologist
• Funeral Director/Embalmer
• Hairdresser
• Interpreter/Translator
• Principal
• Receptionist
• Social Worker
• Sociologist
• Teacher
• Firefighter

Suggested elective courses

KHS: World Language, Child Development, Psychology, AP Psychology, Sociology, Public Speaking, Computer Applications, Improvisation, Drama, Accounting, Anatomy & Physiology, Health
SOUTH TECH: Early Child Education, Cosmetology, Firefighting
STL CAPS: Teaching Careers in Education

Information Technology

Related Careers:

• Animator
• Computer Engineer
• Computer Hardware Engineer
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Security System Specialist
• Database Administrator
• Data Processor
• Help Desk Technician
• Information Systems
• Multimedia Artist
• Network and Computer System Administrator
• Software Developer
• Robotics
• Telecommunications Specialist
• Web Designer

Suggested elective courses

KHS: SmashCode, Principles of Engineering, Computer Applications, Art Fundamentals, Graphic Design, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Digital Electronics, Math courses, AP Computer Science Principles, Engineering Design & Development, Multimedia Broadcast, Music Production & the Recording Arts
SOUTH TECH: CISCO Networking Academy, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Electrical Trades, Electronics & Robotics Engineering, Precision Machining, Web & Computer Programming
STL CAPS: Technology Solutions & Logistics

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Related Careers:

• Bailiff
• Court Reporter
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Detective
• Fire Fighter
• Judges
• Law Clerk
• Lawyer
• Legal Secretary
• Paralegal
• Parole Officer
• Private Investigator
• Policeman
• Prison Guard
• Private Detective
• Security Guard

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Intro to Law, Psychology, Sociology, Public Speaking, Drama, Strength & Conditioning, AP Government & Politics, Computer Applications, AP Psychology
SOUTH TECH: Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Welding

Manufacturing

Related Careers:

• Assembly Line Worker
• Auto Mechanic
• Carpenter
• Chemical Technician
• Electrician
• Engine Assembler
• Hazardous Material Worker
• Jeweler
• Locksmith
• Machinist
• Nuclear Power Technician
• Packaging Manager
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Stone Cutter
• Upholsterer
• Watch Repairer
• Welder

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Precision Machining, Woodworking, Intro to Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing
SOUTH TECH: Carpentry, Construction Innovations, Construction and Maintenance, Construction Trades, Electrical Trades, Design & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & Robotics Engineering, Welding, Light Manufacturing, Precision Machining, Auto Body, Automotive Technology
STL CAPS: Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

Marketing, Sales, and Service

Related Careers:

• Advertising & Promotions Manager
• Fashion Model
• Interior Designer
• Market Research Analyst
• Marketing Manager
• Pharmaceutical Salesperson
• Real Estate Agent
• Salesperson
• Stock Clerk
• Telemarketer
• Travel Agent
• Web Designer
• Whole Sale & Retail Buyer

Suggested elective courses 

KHS: Intro to Marketing, Advanced Marketing, Marketing Internship, Public Speaking, Art Fundamentals, Graphic Design, Business Communications, Startup!, SmashCode, Fashion & Interior Design, Magazine Journalism (Pioneer), Multimedia Broadcast, Calculus
SOUTH TECH: Graphic Design, Web & Computer Programming, Design & Entrepreneurship
STL CAPS: Global Business & Entrepreneurship

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Related Careers:

• Actuary
• Aerospace Engineer
• Archeologist
• Astronomer
• Biochemist
• Biomedical Engineer
• Computer Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Doctor
• Economist
• Electrical Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Geologist
• Industrial Engineer
• Mathematician
• Marine Biologist
• Microbiologist
• Physicist
• Research Analyst
• Statistician
• Zoologist

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Environmental Sustainability, Aerospace Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Intro to Engineering Design, Math courses, AP Statistics, Calculus, AP Physics, Space & Planetary, Anatomy & Physiology, Economics, AP Computer Science Principles, Computer Integrated Manufacturing
SOUTH TECH: Cisco Networking Academy, Electronics & Robotics Engineering, Pharmacy Sciences, Health Sciences, Web & Computer Programming, Information Technology
STL CAPS: Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing, Medicine, Healthcare & Bioscience

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Related Careers:

• Aerospace Engineer
• Air Traffic Controller
• Aircraft Cargo Supervisor
• Aircraft Mechanic
• Auto mechanic
• Aviation Inspector
• Crane Operator
• Distribution Manager
• Flight Attendant
• Laborer
• Logistics Coordinator
• Pilot
• Safety Specialist
• Ship Captain
• Shipping and Receiving Clerk
• Traffic Technician
• Train Operator
• Truck Driver

Suggested elective courses

KHS: Aerospace Engineering, Discrete Math, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Precision Machining, Computer Applications, Math courses, Health
SOUTH TECH: Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Technology