16 Career Clusters AL Career/Technical Education

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Power, Structure, and Technical Systems, Environmental and Natural Resources Systems, Animal Systems, Plant Systems, AgribusinessSystems

Architecture and Construction

Design and Preconstruction Construction Maintenance and Operations,

Arts, Audio-Video Technology, and Communications

Printing Technology, Audio-Video Technology and Broadcasting, Visual Arts,

Business, Management, and Administration

Corporate and General Management, Administrative Services, Business Information Technology

Education and Training

Teaching and Training, Support Services, Administration and Administrative Support,

Finance

Banking Services, Accounting, Insurance, Corporate Finance,

Government and Public Administration

Public Management and Administration

Health Science

Diagnostics Services, Therapeutic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research and Development

Hospitality and Tourism

Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services, Recreation, Travel, and Tourism, Lodging

Human Services

Food, Wellness, and Dietetics, Early Childhood Development and Services, Family Studies and Community Services, Personal Care Services, Consumer Services, Fashion, Interior Design, Information Technology

Information Support and Services

Interactive Media, Network Systems, programming and Software Development

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Emergency and Fire Management Services, Legal Services, Law Enforcement Services

Manufacturing

Maintenance, Installation, and Repair, Production

Marketing, Sales, and Service

Professional Sales, Service, Management, Marketing Communications and Promotion, Merchandising

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Engineering and Technology

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Facilities and Mobile Equipment Maintenance,

Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
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  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Construction
  • Design and Preconstruction
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Facilities and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
/
  • Design and Preconstruction
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  • Marketing Communication and Promotion
  • Professional Sales, Service, Management
  • Merchandising

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Two- and Four-Stroke Engines
  • Power Equipment Technology
  • Construction Site Preparation and Foundation
  • Construction Framing
  • Construction Finishing and Interior Systems
  • Introduction to Metal Fabrication
  • Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
  • Residential and Commercial Power Equipment
  • Safety and Health Regulations
  • Residential Wiring
  • Introduction to Drafting Design
  • Introduction to Masonry
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  • Forestry
  • Urban Forestry
  • Forestry Equipment
  • Fish and Wildlife Management
  • Environmental Management
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  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Aqua Experience
  • Aquaculture Science
  • Aquatic Biology
  • Equine Science
  • Poultry Science
  • Introduction to Veterinary Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Animal Science
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  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Greenhouse Production and Management
  • Creative Floral Design
  • Horticultural Science
  • Sports Turfgrass Production and Management
  • Specialty Floral Design and Management
  • Floral Design and Interiorscaping
  • Landscape Design and Management
  • Residential Landscape Establishment and Maintenance
  • Nursery Production and Management
  • Introduction to Drafting Design
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  • Agribusiness Technology
  • Agribusiness Marketing
  • Agricultural Communications
  • Agribusiness Management

Foundation Course: Agriscience
Pathways / Power, Structure, and Technical Systems / Environmental and Natural Resources Systems / Animal Systems / Plant Systems / Agribusiness Systems
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Introduction to Agriscience, Agriscience Exploration
Middle School and Junior High School Exploration Optional Course: Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
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  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Power, Structural, and Technical Systems

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Introduction to Drafting Design
  • Intermediate Drafting Design
  • Advanced Drafting Design
  • Introduction to Architectural Design
  • Intermediate Architectural Design
  • Advanced Architectural Design
  • Three-Dimensional Solid Model Design I
  • Three-Dimensional Solid Model Design II
  • Structural Drafting
  • Safety and Health Regulations
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  • Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
  • Construction Framing
  • Construction Finishing and Interior Systems
  • Cabinetmaking I
  • Cabinetmaking II
  • Cabinetmaking III
  • Carpentry I
  • Carpentry II
  • Carpentry for Industrial Specialties
  • Carpentry for Commercial Specialties
  • Carpentry for Residential Interiors
  • Carpentry for Residential Exteriors
  • Introduction to Masonry
  • Block Wall Construction
  • Residential Masonry I
  • Residential Masonry II
  • Composite Masonry Construction
  • Commercial Masonry
  • Masonry in High-Rise Construction
  • Masonry Special Applications and Finishes
  • Specialty Masonry Construction
  • Safety and Health Regulations
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  • Electrical Technology
  • Basic Wiring
  • Residential Wiring
  • Industrial Wiring
  • Commercial Wiring
  • Motor Control
  • Advanced Motor Control
  • National Electrical Code and Journeyman’s Preparation
  • Direct Current
  • Alternating Current
  • Electromechanical Controls
  • Introduction to Welding
  • Applied Welding I with Plasma Arc Cutting
  • Applied Welding II with Carbon Arc Cutting
  • Applied Welding III Groove Welds and Inspection
  • Applied Welding IV Advanced Groove Welds and Testing
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
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  • Plumbing and Pipefitting I
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting II
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting III
  • Electrical Technology
  • Basic Wiring
  • Residential Wiring
  • Industrial Wiring
  • Commercial Wiring
  • Motor Control
  • Advanced Motor Control
  • National Electrical Code and Journeyman’s Preparation
  • Direct Current
  • Alternating Current
  • Electromechanical Controls
  • Basic Compression Refrigeration
  • Introduction to Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Maintenance
  • Introduction to Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Electrical Components and Controls
  • Refrigerants
  • Commercial Refrigeration
  • Heating and Heat Pump Systems
  • Safety and Health Regulations

Foundation Course: Architecture, Construction, and Manufacturing
Pathways / Design and Preconstruction / Construction / Maintenance and Operations
Middle and Junior High School Exploration Optional Coursess: Career Cluster Technologies I, Career Cluster Technologies II, Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways
Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Introduction to Graphic Arts
  • Digital File Preparation
  • Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
  • Camera, Image Assembly, and Platemaking
  • Offset Press Operations
  • Binding and Finishing
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  • Introduction to Television Production
  • Television Production-Writing, Producing, and Performing
  • Television Production-Studio Operations
  • Television Production-Photography and Editing
  • Advanced Television Production
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  • Introduction to Advertising Design
  • Digital Design
  • Graphic Illustration
  • Studio and Portfolio
  • Introduction to Animation and Visual Communication
  • Animation Layout
  • Animation Character Development and Design
  • Storyboarding
  • Character Animation
  • Animated Filmmaking
  • Advanced Animation Portfolio
  • Introduction to Commercial Photography
  • Medium Format Photography
  • Large Format Photography

Foundation Course: Foundation of Arts, Audio-Video Technology, and Communication
Pathways / Printing Technology / Audio-Video Technology and Broadcasting / Visual Arts
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Career Cluster Technologies I, Career Cluster Technologies II, Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Accounting
  • Banking Services
  • Insurance
  • Marketing Communications and Promotion
/
  • Legal Services
  • Visual Arts
  • Recreation, Travel, and Tourism
/
  • Visual Arts

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Commerce Communication
  • Accounting
  • Law In Society
  • Management Principles
/
  • Commerce Communication
  • Management Principles
  • Business Finance
  • Information Technology Support and Services
  • Computer Management and Support
/
  • Business Technology Applications—Advanced
  • Multimedia Design
  • Information Technology Support and Services
  • Computer Management and Support

Foundation Courses: Business Technology Applications or Business Essentials
Pathways / Corporate and General Management / Administrative Services / Business Information Technology
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Career Cluster Explorations, Computer Essentials

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways
Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Parenting
  • Child Development
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Family Wellness
  • Life Connections
  • Creative Arts
  • Teaching I
  • Teaching II
  • Education and Training Internship
  • Early Childhood Education I
  • Early Childhood Education II
/
  • Child Development
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Life Connections
  • Family Wellness
  • Parenting
  • Professional Support Services in Education
  • Education and Training Internship
/
  • Child Development
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Family Wellness
  • Parenting
  • Life Connections
  • Educational Leadership
  • Education and Training Internship

Foundation Course: Education and Training
Pathways / Teaching and Training / Support Services / Administration and Administrative Support
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Teen Discoveries, Teen Connections
Middle and Junior High School Exploration Optional Course: Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Accounting
  • Marketing Communication sand Promotion
  • Public Management and Administration
  • Insurance
/
  • Public Management and Administration
/
  • Public Management and Administration
/
  • Public Management and Administration

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Commerce Communication
  • Business Finance
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Accounting
  • Advanced Accounting
/
  • Commerce Communication
  • Business Finance
  • Accounting
  • Management Principles
  • Advanced Accounting
  • Financial Management
/
  • Commerce Communication
  • Business Finance
  • Insurance Services
  • Accounting
  • Management Principles
/
  • Commerce Communication
  • Business Finance
  • Financial Management
  • Accounting
  • Management Principles
  • Advanced Accounting

Foundation Course: Business Technology Applications or Business Essentials
Pathways / Banking Services / Accounting / Insurance / Corporate Finance
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Career Cluster Explorations, Computer Essentials

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting pathway /
  • Public Management and Administration
  • Administrative Services
  • Corporate and General Management
  • Administrative Services
  • Banking Services

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Commerce Communication
  • Business Finance
  • Management Principles

Foundation Course: Business Technology Applications or Business Essentials
Pathway / Public Management and Administration
Middle and Junior High School Courses: Career Cluster Explorations, Computer Essentials

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting pathways /
  • Law Inforcement Services
  • Food, Wellness, and Dietetics
/
  • Early Childhood Development and Services
  • Food, Wellness and Dietetics
/
  • Law Inforcement Services

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Sports Medicine
  • Dental Assisting
  • Health Science Internship
  • Human Body Structures and Functions
  • Advanced Health Seminar
  • Diagnostic Services
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  • Emergency Services
  • Health Promotion and Wellness
  • Introduction to Pharmacy
  • Health Science Internship
  • Dental Assisting
  • Advanced Health Seminar
  • Therapeutic Services
/
  • Human Body Structures and Functions
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Science Internship
  • Advanced Health Seminar
  • Support Services
/
  • Human Body Structures and Functions
  • Support Services
  • Safety and Health Regulations
/
  • Human Body Structures and Functions
  • Health Science Internship
  • Introduction to Biotechnology
  • Advanced Health Seminar

Foundation Course: Foundations of Health Science
Pathways / Diagnostics Services / Therapeutic Services / Health Informatics / Support Services / Biotechnology Research and Development
Middle and Junior High School Optional Course: Health Explorations
Middle and Junior High School Exploration Optional Course: Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways
Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Chemistry of Food
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Culinary Arts I
  • Culinary Arts II
/
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Life Connections
  • Travel and Tourism I
  • Travel and Tourism II
/
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Lodging I
  • Lodging II

Foundation Course: Hospitality and Tourism
Pathways / Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services / Recreation, Travel, and Tourism / Lodging
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Teen Discoveries , Teen Connections
Middle and Junior High School Exploration Optional Course: Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Administrative Services
  • Fashion
  • Marketing
  • Communications and Promotion
  • Merchandising
  • Professional Sales, Services, and Management
/
Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Family Wellness
  • Personal Finance
  • Life Connections
  • Chemistry of Food
  • Dietetics
/
  • Child Development
  • Family Wellness
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Life Connections
  • Parenting
  • Personal Finance
  • Child Services I
  • Child Services II
/
  • Family Wellness
  • Life Connections
  • Parenting
  • Personal Finance
  • Child Development
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Fashion
  • Housing
  • Family Studies and Community Services I
  • Family Studies and Community Services II
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  • Introduction to Cosmetology
  • Hair Coloring
  • Chemical Services
  • Introduction to Spa Techniques
  • Advanced Spa Techniques Application
  • Salon Practices and Management
  • Introduction to Nail Care and Applications
  • Nail Art and Applications
  • State Board Practicum
  • Tailoring Basics
  • Tailoring
  • Custom Tailoring
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  • Personal Finance
  • Fashion
  • Housing
  • Child Development
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Life Connections
  • Family Wellness
  • Consumer Services I
  • Consumer Services II
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  • Fashion
  • Creative Arts
  • Personal Finance
  • Life Connections
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Merchandising
/
  • Housing
  • Creative Arts
  • Personal Finance
  • Life Connections
  • Interior Design I
  • Interior Design II

Foundation Course: Family and Consumer Sciences
Pathways / Food, Wellness, and Dietetics / Early Childhood Development and Services / Family Studies and Community Services / Personal Care Services / Consumer Services / Fashion / Interior Design
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Teen Discoveries, Teen Connections
Middle and Junior High School Exploration Optional Course: Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Visual Arts

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Information Technology Support and Services
  • Computer Management and Support
/
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Multimedia Design
  • Multimedia Publications
/
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Networking I
  • Networking II
  • Networking III
  • Networking IV
  • Computer Management and Support
/
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Database Design I
  • Database Design II
  • Software Development
  • Java Programming
  • Database Design III

Foundation Course: Business Technology Applications
Pathways / Information Support and Services / Interactive Media / Network Systems / Programming and Software Development
Middle and Junior High School Optional Courses: Career Cluster Explorations, Computer Essentials

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Therapeutic Services
/
  • Corporate and General Management

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Fire Fighting
  • Introduction to Fire Science
  • Emergency Services
/
  • Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Law In Society
/
  • Police Patrol
  • Forensic and Criminal Investigations

Foundation Course: Principles of Public Service
Pathways / Emergency and Fire Management Services / Legal Services / Law Enforcement Services
Middle and Junior High School Optional Course: Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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Cluster Electives /
  • Workforce Essentials
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Finance
/
  • Senior Career Pathway Project
  • Cooperative Education Seminar

Supporting Pathways /
  • Construction
  • Operation
/
  • Construction

Cluster Knowledge and Skill-Based Courses /
  • Industrial Systems and Maintenance I
  • Industrial Systems and Maintenance II
  • Industrial Systems and Maintenance III
  • Industrial Systems and Maintenance IV
  • Direct Current
  • Alternating Current
  • Semiconductors
  • Digital Electronics
  • Introduction to Precision Machining
  • Introduction to Lathe
  • Intermediate Lathe and Bench Work
  • Introduction to Milling, Drill Press, and Surface Grinder
  • Intermediate Mill and Surface Grinder
  • Electrical Technology
  • Basic Wiring
  • Residential Wiring
  • Industrial Wiring
  • Commercial Wiring
  • Motor Control
  • Advanced Motor Control
  • National Electrical Code and Journeyman’s Preparation
/
  • Electromechanical Controls
  • Introduction to HVACR
  • HVACR Maintenance
  • Introduction to Electricity for HVACR Systems
  • HVACR Electrical Components and Controls
  • Refrigerants
  • Commercial Refrigeration
  • Heating and Heat Pump Systems
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting I
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting II
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting III
  • Safety and Health Regulations
  • Introduction to Manufacturing
  • Introduction to Welding
  • Applied Welding I with Plasma Arc Cutting
  • Applied Welding II with Carbon Arc Cutting
  • Applied Welding III with Groove Welds and Inspection
  • Applied Welding IV with Advanced Groove Welds and Testing
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
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  • Introduction to Computer Numerical Control
  • Intermediate Computer Numerical Control
  • Introduction to Manufacturing
  • Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing I
  • Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing II
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine
  • Introduction to Robotics
  • Robotics Applications
  • Introduction to Welding
  • Applied Welding I with Plasma Arc Cutting
  • Applied Welding II with Carbon Arc Cutting
  • Applied Welding III with Groove Welds and Inspection
  • Applied Welding IV with Advanced Groove Welds and Testing
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
  • Safety and Health Regulations
  • Introduction to Precision Machining
  • Introduction to Lathe
  • Introduction to Milling, Drill Press, and Surface Grinder
  • Intermediate Lathe and Bench Work
  • Intermediate Mill and Surface Grinder
  • Introduction to Manufacturing

Foundation Course: Architecture, Construction, and Manufacturing
Pathways / Maintenance, Installation, and Repair / Production
Middle and Junior High School Exploration Optional Courses: Career Cluster Technologies I, Career Cluster Technologies II, Career Cluster Explorations

Cluster Course Offerings

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