2021-2022 Course Guide 122120 FINAL (1) - Flipbook - Page 11
HAVING A PURPOSE TO YOUR PLANNING:
CAREER CLUSTER INFORMATION
The 16 Career Clusters
The 16 Career Clusters have been identified to help students develop a program of study with a
purpose in mind. We have provided more detailed information in the pages that follow on the seven
Career Clusters that have been identified as “hot” job markets in the near future. Those specific
clusters have been identified here in bold print. Parents, students, and counselors should have a
conversation about post high school plans using this information and additional information at:
https://dpi.wi.gov/pathways-wisconsin
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.
Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and
maintaining the built environment.
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and
publishing multimedia content including visual and performing
arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating
business functions essential to efficient and productive
business operations
Planning, managing and providing education and
training services, and related learning support services.
Planning, services for financial and investment planning,
banking, insurance, and business financial management.
Planning and performing government functions at the local,
state and federal levels, including governance, national
security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and
regulations.
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services,
diagnostic services, health informatics, support services,
and biotechnology research and development.
Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management,
marketing and operations of restaurants and other food
services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and
travel related services.
Preparing individuals for employment in careers that relate to
families and human needs such as counseling and mental
health services, family and community services, personal care
and consumer services.
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