{"id":2328,"date":"2025-07-11T14:56:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/cte\/?page_id=2328"},"modified":"2026-09-08T09:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T15:19:53","slug":"career-pathways","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/cte\/career-pathways\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Clusters and Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Confused about your future career? CTE Career Clusters and Pathways<\/strong> are your map to success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embark on a thrilling adventure with 14 Career <\/strong>Clusters <\/strong><\/span>(think healthcare, tech, business) that cater to your unique interests and lead to high-paying, in-demand jobs<\/strong> in over 30 different focused pathways<\/strong>. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start small:<\/strong> Take a class you like. Want more? Take another! Earn 1.5 credits to become a CTE Concentrator<\/strong> (excellent resume booster)! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus:<\/strong> CTE concentrators graduate at a higher rate<\/strong> (96.5% vs. the state average of 88.2%)! Many even attend college or technical training or get hired after graduation (70.7%)! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dive Deeper:<\/strong> Take 3.0 credits<\/strong> in one area and earn a Completer Certificate.  Students who are<\/span> completers are more likely to pursue postsecondary education, have a higher grade point average (GPA) in college, and are less likely to drop out in the first year of college.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to explore? Let’s find your perfect path!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CTE CAREER CLUSTERS: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Click on the cluster name to explore more!<\/sub><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Engineering Manufacturing\/Production, Welding\/Machining<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Agriculture Mechanics Systems, Agricultural Production System, Animal & Veterinary Science, Food Science, Dietetics & Nutrition<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arts, Entertainment & Design<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Broadcasting & Digital Media, Fashion Apparel & Textiles, Graphic Design & Communication<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Construction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Architectural & Interior Design, Construction & Structural Systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Digital Technology<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Cybersecurity, Information Technology Systems, Programming & Software Development, Web Development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Business Management & Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Business<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Pre-K: Early Childhood Education, K-12: Teaching as a Profession<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Energy & Natural Resources<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Natural Resource Science<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Financial Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Finance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Health Science & Human Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Family & Human Services, Health Science, Personal Care Services<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hospitality, Events, and Tourism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marketing <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Marketing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Public Service & Safety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Protective Services<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Supply Chain & Transportation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways: <\/strong> Automotive, Aviation, Diesel<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Search Occupations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you unsure which cluster you might be interested in? Search this website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore YouScience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete your YouScience Brain Games to learn which clusters you have skills in and what you might be interested in based on your passions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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