You may have heard the term “Career Clusters” and wondered what it is. Career Clusters is a college and career readiness initiative that groups similar occupation types and helps prepare students for their career of choice. The Career Cluster Initiative began in 1996 and brought education and industry training together so students could graduate with the job-ready skills needed to compete in the workforce. There are 16 different clusters that students can explore based on their own interests and aptitudes. In some cases, students can even take a personality test to see which cluster appeals most to them.
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Career Clusters Illuminate Learning and Earning
Published September 10, 2012 Employment ClosedTags: Achieve Texas, Career advice, career clusters, career planning, career readiness, education, Employment, Houston jobs, How to find a job, Job Search, job seekers, Job Skills, New Graduate, occupations, Occupations in Demand, Perkins IV, Preparation, Recent grad, Workforce Solutions, Youth, Youth employment