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Colorado Career Cluster Model Alternative Text
Colorado Career Cluster Model
updated March 2023
Logos at top of page: Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) logo and Colorado Community College System logo
In the center of the model:
A center circle that reads: Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR)
- Communicator: media literacy, digital literacy, data literacy, interpersonal communications
- Problem Solver: critical thinking and analysis, collaboration and teamwork, creativity and innovation, adaptability and flexibility
- Community Member: civic engagement, global and cultural awareness, social awareness
- Empowered Individual: self-awareness, self-management, perseverance and resilience, self-advocacy and initiative, career awareness
ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan) logo
The center circle has an outer ring that reads: Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE)
Begin career clusters:
From this center circle, six career clusters branch out as follows.
Cluster 1: Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Animal Science
- Agribusiness Systems
- Food Products and Processing Systems
- Natural Resource and Environmental Systems
- Plant Science
- Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
Energy: no careers listed
Outdoor Recreational Leadership: no careers listed
(logo of Colorado Future Farmers of America, the related Career and Technical Student Organization)
Cluster 2: Engineering, Technology, and Media Arts
Engineering Technology
- Engineering and Technology
Media Arts
- Design and Multimedia Arts
- Digital Media and Communications
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Information Technology
- Coding
- Network Systems and Security
- Web Design
(logos of the related Career and Technical Student Organizations: Technology Student Association, Skills USA: technical, skilled, and service careers, and Future Business Leaders of America)
Cluster 3: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences
Architecture and Construction
- General Construction
- Electrical
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Plumbing
- Masonry
- Woodworking
- Property Maintenance
- Drafting and Design:
- Drafting and Design
- Architecture and Construction/Pre-Construction
- Manufacturing Design
Manufacturing (includes Drafting and Design)
- Manufacturing Production
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Manufacturing, Graphic and Industrial Design
- Mechatronics
- Welding
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (includes Aviation)
- Automotive Service Technician
- Collision Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Motorcycle and Powersport
- Compact Equipment
- Aviation:
- Aviation Flight (including UAs)
- Aviation Mechanics (including Avionic Technician)
- Aviation Control Systems
(logos of the related Career and Technical Student Organizations: Technology Student Association and Skills USA: technical, skilled, and service careers)
Cluster 4: Health Science, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Emergency Management Services
- Law Enforcement Services
- Fire Science
- Security and Protective Services
Health Science
- General Health Science
- Behavioral Health
- Pharmacy Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Nurse Assistant/Aide
- Occupational/Physical Therapy
- Dental Assistant Pathway
(logos of the related Career and Technical Student Organizations: HOSA: Future Health Professionals, and Skills USA: technical, skilled, and service careers)
Cluster 5: Hospitality, Human Services, and Education (+)
Hospitality and Food Production
- Lodging
- Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions
- Restaurants, Food, and Beverage Services
- Travel and Tourism
Human Services
- Consumer Services
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Early Childhood Development
- Family and Community Services
- Personal Care Services
- Social Work
- Human Development and Family Studies
Education and Training
- Administration and Administrative Support
- Professional Support Services
- Teaching and Training
+FACS Core and World of Work (WOW)
Fashion Design/Interior Design: no careers listed
American Sign Language (ASL): no careers listed
(logos of the related Career and Technical Student Organization: FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
Cluster 6: Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Public Administration
Business Management
- Business Analytics
- Business Leadership
- Business Information Technology
- Customer Service
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- International Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing Research
- Strategic Marketing
- Professional Sales
Finance
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Insurance
- Securities and Investments
- Tax Services
Entrepreneurship: no careers listed
Government and Public Administration
- Foreign Service
- Governance
- Legal Services
- Planning
- Public Management and Administration
- Regulation
- Revenue and Taxation
(logos of the related Career and Technical Student Organizations: DECA: Marketing, and FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America)
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March 3, 2025
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