Career Pathways

The National Career Clusters® Framework provides a vital structure for organizing and delivering quality CTE programs through learning and comprehensive programs of study. In total, there are 16 Career Clusters in the National Career Clusters Framework, representing more than 79 Career Pathways to help students navigate their way to greater success in college and career.

As an organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction, Career Clusters provide the essential knowledge and skills for the 16 Career Clusters and their Career Pathways. It also functions as a useful guide in developing programs of study bridging secondary and postsecondary curriculum and for creating individual student plans of study for a complete range of career options. As such, it helps students discover their interests and their passions, and empowers them to choose the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and career.

ISS Career Pathways

NC Career Pathways

2023-24 CTE Reporting Matrix

Have you Declared your "E"?  Employ, Enroll, Enlist or Entrepreneur - What is your Career Path after graduation?  

Gen Z Career Series

Career Guide:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/gen-z-career-guide/
Career Advice in College:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/career-advice-in-college

The Condition of Career Pathway Readiness in the United States