A career cluster is indeed a collection of careers that are similar to one another, sharing common features and requiring similar knowledge and skills. These clusters group together occupations with related skills and interests to help individuals explore career options and plan their education and training based on those shared characteristics. Career clusters serve as an organizing framework in education and workforce development to align instruction with career goals and labor market needs. There are typically 14 to 17 broad career clusters recognized in frameworks used in the U.S., each containing multiple career pathways and specialties within them. Examples of career clusters include Health Science, Information Technology, Arts and Communications, Business Management, and Manufacturing. Each cluster helps learners understand what knowledge and skills are needed for success in careers grouped within it, facilitating clearer pathways from education to employment.
