Explore Career CLusters

Career clusters are groups of jobs and industries that share similar skills, interests, and training paths. Instead of looking at careers one job at a time, career clusters help you see the bigger picture of how different careers connect. Career clusters make it easier to explore options by organizing careers in a way that makes sense, especially when you’re still figuring out what you enjoy and where your strengths are.

Why Exploring Your Career Interests Matters

You don’t need to have your entire future planned out—but understanding your interests can help you make smarter choices now.

Exploring career clusters helps you:

Discover what you’re curious about and what excites you
Understand how your skills connect to real-world careers
Make better decisions about classes, extracurriculars, and volunteering
Avoid feeling stuck or overwhelmed by too many options

The more you learn about different career paths, the more confident you become in choosing what’s right for you.

Explore Early, Decide Later

Exploring career clusters early gives you time to try things out without pressure. You’re not choosing one job forever—you’re discovering possibilities.

By learning about different career paths now, you’ll be better prepared to:

Set goals for high school and beyond
Take advantage of opportunities like volunteering, internships, and career programs
Make informed choices about college, training, or certifications

Exploration today leads to confidence tomorrow.