Courses by Cluster

2026-2027 Academic Year

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All NCCTE courses align with the modernized Career Clusters™ Framework, which organizes instruction around core knowledge and skills required for success in specific career fields.

Career Clusters™ and courses are listed alphabetically under each Cluster Grouping.
To view detailed course information and standards, select a Career Cluster and then choose a specific course.
Cluster Groupings
Cluster Groupings help guide learners toward clusters that match their personal interests, sense of purpose, and the positive impact they want to make on their communities.

Career Clusters™
Career Clusters™ are groupings of occupations used as an organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction. This approach helps students understand the relevance of their coursework and provides a clear framework for selecting electives that support their career goals.

Building and Moving

Advanced Manufacturing (ADMF)
Construction (CONS)
Supply Chain and Transportation (SCTR)

Caring for Communities

Education (EDUC)
Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS)
Public Service and Safety (PSSA)

Connecting and Supporting Success

Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS)
Management and Entrepreneurship (MGTE)
Marketing and Sales (MRKS)

Creating and Experiencing

Arts, Entertainment, and Design (ARED)
Hospitality, Events, and Tourism (HOET)

Cultivating Resources

Agriculture (AGRI)
Energy and Natural Resources (ENNR)

Investing in the Future

Financial Services (FINS)