Career Clusters
Career Clusters are a classification system that groups occupations into different clusters based on similarities in foundational knowledge and skills needed to achieve success. These clusters are then broken down into Sub-Clusters.
Four classes is the typical structure of a program of study sequence in order to completely master all the common career technical core standards of the pathway. Students who complete two classes in a sequence are considered a concentrator, and concentrators who also take a capstone course are completers.
The National Career Clusters® Framework – Advance CTE
The National Career Clusters® Framework has been modernized! Explore the new design resulting from a multi-year initiative led by Advance CTE to make CTE more industry responsive and learner-centered. Click here to learn more.
Career Clusters Guide Book
THE 4TH EDITION OF THE CAREER CLUSTERS GUIDE BOOK
The 4th edition of the New Mexico Career Clusters Guidebook, available in PDF format in English, is a comprehensive tool for students planning their educational and career journeys. This latest version offers enriched content and updated pathways to align students’ passions with real-world professions.
ATTENTION:
Due to the recent restructuring of the National Career Clusters Framework, the CCRB will not be offering a printed version of the 4th Edition of the Career Clusters Guide. The PDF version is available below and remains a valuable resource. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
New Mexico Career Pathways
NM Career Pathways is a website that allows educators, parents and students to explore detailed information about their local school districts, labor markets and career clusters. With the use of area-specific data that highlights median wages and annual job openings, this site helps students be able to make an informed decision on a career path that best suits them.
NM Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Performance Standards
Each program of study is reflective of New Mexico’s labor analysis, and includes:
- A strong academic core aligned to NM Graduation Requirements and content standards set forth by NMAC 6.29.3
- An articulated system that links each level of learning to the next
- Opportunities including on-the-job training, mentorships, internships, apprenticeships, etc.