16 Career Clusters

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16 Career Clusters

• Northstar Student Services

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1. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• 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.

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Careers in Agriculture, Food, and Natural
Resources

• Food Scientist
• Produce Buyer
• Food and Drug Inspector
• Greenhouse Manager
• Soil Specialist
• Golf Course Manager
• Veterinarian

• Animal Nutritionist
• Recycling Technician
• Agricultural Engineer
• Fisheries Manager
• Forest Worker
• Hazardous Materials Handler
• Pollution Prevention and Control Manager

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2. Architecture and Construction

• Careers in designing, planning, managing,
  building, and maintaining the built environment.

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Careers in Architecture and Construction

• Landscape Designer
• Surveyor
• Architect
• Urban Planner
• Preservationist
• Project Manager
• Safety Director
• Carpenter

• Electrician
• Contractor
• Highway Maker
• Demolition Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Thermal Control Technician
• Metalworker

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3. Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

• Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing,
  writing, and publishing multimedia content
  including visual and performing arts and design,
  journalism, and entertainment.

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Careers in Arts, A/V Technology, and
Communications

• Sound Board Operator
• Lighting Technician
• Mechanical Engineer
• News Analyst
• Camera Operator
• Reporter
• Actor/Actress
• Choreographer

• Scriptwriter
• Stage Crew
• Desktop Publishing Specialist
• Network Technicians
• Lighting Designer
• Project Manager
• Video Technician

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4. Business, Management, and Administration

• Business management and administration careers
  encompass planning, organizing, directing, and
  evaluating business functions essential to
  efficient and productive business operations.
  Business management and administration career
  opportunities are available in every sector of
  the economy.

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Careers in Business, Management, and
Administration

• Hospital Manager
• Risk Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Bookkeeper
• Finance Director
• Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

• Budget Analyst
• Cost Analyst
• Retail Buyer
• Advertising Agent
• Telemarketer
• Receptionist
• Data Entry Specialist
• Store Manager

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5. Education and Training

• Planning, managing, and providing education and
  training services, and related support services.

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Careers in Education and Training

• College Professor
• Coach
• Child Life Specialist
• Human Resource Trainer
• Teacher Aide
• Psychologist
• Counselor

• Speech Pathologist
• Social Worker
• Parent Educator
• Principal
• College Dean
• Curriculum Developer
• Education Researcher
• Superintendent

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6. Finance

• Planning, services for financial and investment
  planning, banking, insurance, and business
  financial management.

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Careers in Finance

• Personal Financial Advisor
• Tax Preparer
• Economist
• Accountant
• Collector
• Debt Counselor
• Teller

• Loan Officer
• Data Processor
• Credit Analyst
• Repossession Agent
• Customer Service Agent
• Actuary
• Insurance Appraiser
• Underwriter

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7. Government and Public Administration

• Executing governmental functions to include
  Governance National Security, Foreign Service,
  Planning, Revenue and Taxation, Regulation, and
  Management and Administration at the local,
  state, and federal levels.

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Careers in Government and Public Administration

• Senator
• Lobbyist
• Submarine Officer
• Munitions Specialist
• Cryptographer
• Foreign Service Officer
• Federal Aid Coordinator
• Census Clerk

• Auditor
• Tax Clerk
• Election Supervisor
• Child Support Officer
• City Manager
• City Council Member
• Diplomatic Courier
• Intelligence Analyst

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8. Health Science

• Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic
  services, diagnostic services, health
  informatics, support services, and biotechnology
  research and development.

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Careers in Health Science

• Pharmacist
• Paramedic
• Registered Nurse
• Dental Hygienist
• Medical Lab Technician
• Pathologist
• Transcriptionist
• Medical Librarian

• Clinical Engineer
• Dietary Technician
• Hospital Maintenance Engineer
• Microbiologist
• Research Assistant
• Health Care Administrator

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9. Hospitality and Tourism

• Hospitality and tourism encompasses the
  management, marketing, and operations of
  restaurants and other foodservices, lodging,
  attractions, recreation events, and travel
  related services.

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Careers in Hospitality and Tourism

• Catering Manager
• Chef
• Room Service Attendant
• Bartender
• Front Office Manager
• Reservationist
• Director of Operations

• Event Planner
• Travel Agent
• Tour Guide
• Club Manager
• Gaming and Casino Supervisor
• Parks and Garden Director

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10. Human Services

• Preparing individuals for employment in career
  pathways that relate to families and human needs.

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Careers in Human Services

• Teachers Assistant
• Childcare Worker
• Preschool Teacher
• Mental Health Counselor
• Marriage and Family Counselor
• School Counselor
• Financial Advisor

• Social Services Worker
• Geriatrics Worker
• Coordinator of Volunteers
• Cosmetologist
• Embalmer
• Personal Trainer
• Financial Planner

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11. Information Technology

• Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework
  for entry level, technical, and professional
  careers related to the design, development,
  support and management of hardware, software,
  multimedia, and systems integration services.

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Careers in Information Technology

• Network Administrator
• PC Support Specialist
• Data Communications Analyst
• Security Administrator
• Help Desk Specialist
• Technical Writer
• Instructional Designer

• Game Programmer
• Software Applications Architect
• Computer Programmer
• Web Designer
• Web Master
• Graphic Artist
• Applications Engineer

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12. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

• Planning, managing, and providing legal, public
  safety, protective services, and homeland
  security, including professional and technical
  support.

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Careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and
Security

• Parole Officer
• Warden
• Case Manager
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Fire Fighter
• Dispatcher
• Armored Car Guard

• Computer Forensics Specialist
• Police Officer
• Evidence Technician
• Attorney
• Paralegal
• Court Reporter
• Animal Control Officer

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13. Manufacturing

• Planning, managing, and performing the
  processing of materials into intermediate or
  final products and related professional and
  technical support activities such as production
  planning and control, maintenance, and
  manufacturing/process engineering.

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Careers in Manufacturing

• Machine Operator
• Assemblers
• Labor Relations Manager
• Design Engineer
• Process Improvement Technician
• Computer Installer

• Inspector
• Quality Control Technician
• Freight Mover
• Traffic Manager
• Safety Technician
• Environmental Specialist

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14. Marketing, Sales, and Service

• Planning, managing, and performing marketing
  activities to reach organizational objectives.

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Careers in Marketing, Sales, and Service

• Small Business Owner
• Independent Distributor
• Account Executive
• Retail Sales Specialist
• Merchandise Buyer
• Store Manager
• Advertising Manager
• E-Merchandising Manager

• Research Specialist
• Art/Graphics Director
• Product Planner
• Database Manger
• Distribution Coordinator
• Warehouse Manager
• Web Master

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15. Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics

• Planning, managing, and providing scientific
  research and professional and technical services
  (e.g., physical science, social science,
  engineering) including laboratory and testing
  services, and research and development services.

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Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics

• Geneticist
• Physicist
• Research Technician
• Quality Control Scientist
• Science Teacher
• Architectural Engineer

• Aeronautical Engineer
• Drafter
• Quality Technician
• Technical Writer
• Civil Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Construction Engineer

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16. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

• Planning, management, and movement of people,
  materials, and goods by road, pipelines, air,
  rail, and water and related professional and
  technical support services such as transportation
  infrastructure planning and management, logistics
  services, mobile equipment and facility
  maintenance.

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Careers in Transportation, Distribution, and
Logistics

• Pilot
• Terminal Supervisor
• Travel Agent
• Logistics Engineer
• International Logistics Specialist
• Warehouse Manager
• Shipping Supervisor

• Storage and Distribution Manager
• Diesel Engine Specialist
• Electrician
• Aerospace Engineer
• Traffic Engineer
• Environmental Compliance Inspector