Colorado Career Cluster Model 2022 Alternative Text

Colorado Career Cluster Model

updated December 2022

Logos at top of page: Colorado 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. A * means a STEM-affiliated pathway.

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

Electromechanical Generation and Maintenance*
Electrical Energy Transmission and Distribution*
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Technology*
Fossil Energy Extraction, Processing, and Distribution*
Renewable Energy Production*

Outdoor Recreational Leadership

(logo of Colorado Future Farmers of America, the related Career and Technical Student Organization)

Cluster 2: Engineering, Technology, and Media Arts

Engineering Technology

Engineering Design*
Electricity and Electronics*
Applied Engineering Principles, and Design*
Robotics and Automated Systems*
Computer Science*
Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing*

Media Arts

Design and Multimedia Arts*
Graphic Design and Illustration*
Animation*
Commercial Photography*
Digital Media and Communications*
Audio Video Production*
Digital Design*
Online and Print Media*
Production and Manager(s) Arts*
Sound Engineering and Design*
Stage Production Management*
Set Design*

Computer and Digital Technologies

Coding*
Mobile App Development*
Game Design*
Network Systems and Security*
Web Design*
Web Development and Digital Communication*

(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

Construction
Design and Pre-Construction*
Maintenance and Operations

Manufacturing

Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance
Logistics and Inventory Control
Manufacturing Production
Maintenance, Installation, and Repair
Production/Process Technology*
Quality Assurance

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
Logistics, Planning, and Management Services
Planning, Management, and Regulation
Sales and Service
Transportation Operations
Transportation/Systems Infrastructure
Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations

(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

Biotechnology*
Diagnostic Services*
Pharmacy Technician*
Medical/Clinical Assistant*
Therapeutic Services
Dental Assistant*
Behavior Health
Emergency Medical Technician*
Nurse Assistant/Aide*
Sports medicine
Personal Trainer
OT/PT Assisting/Aide

(logos of the related Career and Technical Student Organizations: HOSA: Future Health Professionals, and Skills USA: technical, skilled, and service careers)