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Career Clusters

In order to graduate, all Davidson County students must complete a concentration in order to graduate from high school. Students may select to complete a Career and Technical Education Cluster or complete 4 credits in JROTC or 4 credits in the Arts discipline or 4 credits in an Academic discipline. Students following the Career and Technical Education concentration must complete a "Cluster" in order to successfully graduate. There are many different Career Clusters designated by the Department of Public Instruction based on national clusters. Please check with your Career Development Counselor for the list of Career Clusters offered at your school.


	Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resouces

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Are you interested in the science of producing the food and fiber we use everday? Do plants, animals, forests, wetlands, and the study of the newest trends in biotechnology interest you? If so, a career in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources may be for you! Careers in this area range from a horticulturist to a forest ranger and an agricultural extension specialist to a veterinarian.


	Marketing OR Hospitality and Tourism

Are you interested in logo design, planning, and sports? Does working in a business or a sports arena interest you? If so, a career in Marketing OR Hospitality and Tourism may be for you! Careers in this area range from a marketing manager to a travel agent.


	Business, Management, and Administration OR Finance

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Are you interested in crunching numbers, working with groups of people, or organizing events? Does selling, promoting or working with business computer applications interest you? If so, a career in Business, Management, and Administration OR Finance may be for you. Careers in these two areas range from an CEO to a personnel manager and an administrator to a salesperson, and finance officer to a banker.


	Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

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Are you interested in fashion, design, art, or editing? Does television or radio announcing interest you? How about being the next person to design an award winning magazine or webpage? If you answered yes to these questions, a career in Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications may be for you! Careers in this area range from a graphic designer to an interior designer and an artist to a sports announcer.


	Architecture and Construction

Are you interested in designing and building residential or commercial structures? Does working with a team of individuals in building a house interest you? If so, a career in Architecture and Construction may be for you! Careers in this area range from a carpenter to a construction manager and a drafter to a designer.

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	Information Technology

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Are you interested in engineering and computers? Does repairing and building computers and networks interest you? If so, a career in Information Technology may be for you! Careers in this area range from a robotics specialist to a systems manager and a network administrator.


	Health Science

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Are you interested in helping people get well? Does working in the healthcare industry interest you? If so, a career in Health Science may be for you. Careers in this area range from a registered nurse to a dental assistant and a paramedic to a medical doctor.


	Manufacturing

Are you interested in operating and repairing various parts and equipment? Does robotics, welding, machining, and cutting metal interest you? If so, a career in Manufacturing may be for you! Careers in this area range from a manufacturing manager to a welder and an industrial manager to a machinist.

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	Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

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Are you interested in making the lives of others better? Does working within an area that has constant contact with others throughout the day interest you? If so, a career in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security may be for you!


	Transporation, Distribution, and Logistics

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Are you interested in planes, trains, and automobiles? Do terms like aerospace, aerodynamics, and down force interest you? If so, a career in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics may be for you! Careers in this area range from a pilot to a motorsports team member and an auto technician to a NASA engineer.


	Career Cluster Guide for Parents and Students

Each Cluster consists of a sequence of Career and Technical Education courses designed to prepare the student for work and post-secondary education. Students must complete four courses in a Cluster, one of which must be of "capstone/completer" status. A capstone/completer status is a second level course designed to complete the students studies in the selected Cluster.

Please contact your Career Development Coordinator at your school to receive a guide that will assist you in the selection of your Cluster and the development of your six year plan.