Career Clusters Information for Creating Career Pathways Plans of Study
School divisions are asked to develop sample plans of study, based on the courses offered within their schools, the employment needs of the area, and the post-high school educational opportunities needed for these careers. The links below provide information and tips for instructional leaders, counselors, and teachers/faculty creating Career Pathway Plans of Study for pathways in the respective clusters. For more information, sample plans of study, and templates see the Virginia Department of Education's Web site.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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
Architecture and Construction
Designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Designing, producing, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services
Business Management and Administration
Careers that encompass planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations—in every sector of the economy
Education and Training
Planning, managing, and providing education and training services, and related learning support services
Finance
Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management
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
Health Science
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development
Hospitality and Tourism
Encompassing the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services
Human Services
Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs
Information Technology
Entry-level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services
Manufacturing
Planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities
Marketing
Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives
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
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related support services dealing with infrastructure, logistics, equipment, and facilities
CTE Administrative Planning Guide
- Foreword
- APG Users Guide
- Agricultural Education
- Business and Information Technology
- Career Connections
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
- JROTC
- Marketing
- Technology Education
- Trade and Industrial Education
- Industry Credentials: Certification, Licensure, Assessment
- AP, CLEP, and IB Examinations
- Cluster Information for Career Pathway Plans of Study
- Comments and Questions
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