Career Clusters

Career Clusters 2017-01-19T19:50:18-05:00

There are 16 career clusters leading to various career pathways. Instructors can incorporate these clusters into curriculum design and instruction. Adult education services will include workforce preparation activities and training for specific occupations; this will allow students to achieve their educational and career goals. For a listing and description of these career clusters, please click on the link below.

Career Cluster Pathways

Lesson Preview

Lesson Title Charting Your Course
Unit Title Navigating the Sea of Opportunity in TDL
NRS Level Level 3; Level 4; 
Length of Lesson 120 minutes
Lesson Purpose

Students need confidence and knowledge to perform well in an interview situation.


Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

Interact positively in an interview environment for job placement.

Student Target

“I can use correct body language and attitude while in an interview.”

CCR Standards
Speaking and Listening
  • Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards
Speaking and Listening Anchor 1: Level C
  • Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. 

     a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

    b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

    c. Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.

    d. Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions. 

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards
KYAE Employability Standards
  • E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

  • E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.