Exploring Careers: What

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Exploring Careers Whats Right for You?

• Practical Living/Vocational Studies

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Career Clusters

• Luckily there is an easy way to think about
  careers. Kentucky has organized careers into
  fourteen (14) career clusters.

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gricultureCareer Cluster

• Landscape Architect
• Farmer
• Food Scientist
• Animal Scientist
• Biochemist
• Agricultural Sales

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rts HumanitiesCareer Cluster

• Actors/Directors
• Journalist
• Video Producer
• Audio Engineer
• Telecommunications Technologist
• Printing/Graphics Technologist

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usiness MarketingCareer Cluster

• Sales Representative
• Entrepreneur
• Human Resource Administrator
• Financial Analyst
• Marketing Director
• Advertising Agent

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ommunications Career Cluster

• Radio/Television Broadcaster
• Graphic Designer
• Commercial Artist
• Telecommunication Director
• Architect
• Photographer

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onstructionCareer Cluster

• Carpenter
• Contractor
• Architect
• Electrician
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Plumber

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ducation Career Cluster

• Teacher
• Principal
• School Counselor
• College Professor
• Corporate Trainer
• School Librarian

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ealth ScienceCareer Cluster

• Physical Therapist
• Pediatrician
• Occupational Therapist
• Medical Assistant
• Nurse
• Hospital Administrator

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uman ServicesCareer Cluster

• Barbers/ Cosmetologists
• Psychologist
• Child Care Worker
• Substance Abuse Specialist
• Interior Designer
• Dietician

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nformation TechnologyCareer Cluster

• Web Developer
• Software Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Database Manager
• Technical Writer
• Multimedia Producer

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anufacturingCareer Cluster

• Mechanical Engineer
• Machinist
• Automated Process Technician
• Production Engineer/Technician
• Welding Technician
• Quality Technician

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ublic ServicesCareer Cluster

• Firefighter
• Attorney
• Police Officer
• Forensic Technician
• Paramedic
• Paralegal

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cience MathematicsCareer Cluster

• Astronomer
• Chemical Engineer
• Mathematician
• Pharmacologist
• Electrical Engineer
• Biologist

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ocial ServicesCareer Cluster

• Social Worker
• Legislator
• Policy/Budget Analyst
• Recreation/Parks Director
• State/Federal Agency Director
• Urban Regional Planner

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ransportationCareer Cluster

• Aircraft Pilot
• Automotive Technician
• Logistics Manager
• Flight Attendant
• Warehouse Manager
• Truck Driver