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Health Science

Careers in the health sciences cluster involve helping people and animals with the medical care they need to get or stay
healthy. Nearly all of the healthcare occupations are assigned to this cluster. Some of the careers involve working
directly with people, while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information.
Work locations are varied and may be in hospitals, medical or dental offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medivac units,
sports arenas, space centers, or within the community.

Hospitality and Tourism

Careers in this cluster involve providing people with food, lodging, and related services. All of the food preparation
and serving occupations and a number of the personal care and service occupations are assigned to this cluster.
Hospitality operations are located in communities throughout the world.

Human Services

Careers in the human services cluster involve helping people with a variety of needs, such as counseling and fitness
training. Nearly all of the community and social service occupations and many of the personal care and service
occupations are assigned to this cluster. This diverse Career Cluster prepares individuals for employment in career
pathways related to families and human needs.

Information Technology

Careers in the information technology cluster involve working with computer hardware, software, or network systems.
The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the
economy and society. Nearly all of the computer and information technology occupations are assigned to this cluster.

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Careers in this cluster involve protecting people and enforcing rules. All of the legal occupations and nearly all of
the protective service occupations are assigned to this cluster. The Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster
helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and
homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

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