Career Clusters

Division of Postsecondary, Workforce, CTE and Military Readiness has revamped the existing sixteen career clusters into a streamlined framework aimed at bridging education and the workforce through high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This updated framework now features 14 career clusters and 59 programs of study, organized into five meta clusters to assist students in identifying paths that align with their interests and strengths. Each program of study is justified using current Tennessee labor market data and developed with assistance from professionals from aligned postsecondary institutions, workforce, and military branches.

CTE in Tennessee is designed to equip students with skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in postsecondary opportunities, workforce, and military service. Through a combination of classroom instruction, work-based experiences, and leadership opportunities in the seven Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Tennessee’s CTE programs assist students to prepare for their career of choice, earn valuable industry credentials and postsecondary credits, and gain a competitive edge in the growing job market.

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Arts, Entertainment, and Design
• Civics, Public Service, and Safety
• Construction
• Digital Technology
• Education
• Energy & Sustainable Resources
• Financial Services
• Healthcare & Human Services
• Hospitality & Events
• Management & Entrepreneurship
• Marketing & Sales
• Supply Chain & Transportation
• Middle School CTE Courses
• CTE Educator Resources