UToledo Career Clusters
WHAT IS A CAREER CLUSTER?
Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. Students, parents, and educators can use Career Clusters to help focus education plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway. (O*NET)
WHY USE CAREER CLUSTERS?
Careers with the same knowledge and skills are grouped in the same cluster. Each cluster may include hundreds of different careers. Thinking ahead and preparing for careers is helpful if you are headed to the workplace or college. Some careers that are common today may not be needed tomorrow. And all careers require flexibility, knowledge, and skills.
THINK BIG
Career clusters help you take a broad look at your options through eight career fields
and the options within each field.
GET EXCITED
Choices seem endless, but remember you're in control. Exploring clusters can get you excited about your options as you discover what's best for you.
HAVE TIME
Exploring groups of similar occupations helps you select and eliminate choices more quickly than researching many individual occupations.
SPEND WISELY
Make wise decisions about what you're going to study. Don't declare a major quickly and then realize halfway through the program that a different career interests you more.
TAKE CONTROL
Base your career choice on your own dreams and interests. Career clusters help you learn about all the types of careers available so you don't leave the decision to chance.
STAND OUT
Grab employers' attention by knowing the skill requirements and knowledge for specific fields and jobs.
ARTS, COMMUNICATION, ENTerTainment
Local employers that Hire
- Toledo Museum of Art
- WTOL-TV
- WTVG-TV
- YES FM Radio
- The Blade
- American Frame Corporation
- Buckeye Broadband
EXAMPLE CAREERS:
Actors, Dancers, Musicians
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Broadcast News Analysts
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Proofreaders, Editors, and Copy Markers
Radio Operators
Careers in art, communication, and entertainment combine creative expression and interpersonal skills to produce innovative work.
uToledo majors
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
Business
Careers in business are connected to the organizations through project management and leadership to ensure productivity and efficiency.
UToledo Majors
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
Example Careers
Financial Analyst
Business Operations Specialist
Human Resources Manager
Advertising/Marketing Specialist
Customer Service Representative
Information Record Clerk Compensation/Benefits/Job Analyst
Employers that Hire
3M
Huntington Bank
Cedar Point
Owens Corning
Coca-Cola
Cooper Tire
Thomson Reuters- Tax & Accounting
Education
Example Careers
Education Administrator
Fitness / Wellness Coordinator
Librarian
K-12 Teacher
Higher Education Professor
Distance Learning Coordinator
Vocational Educator
Employers that Hire
Toledo Public Schools
Sylvania Schools
Detroit Public Schools
The LEAP Program
Universities/Colleges
The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
Careers in education integrate the ability to share knowledge in an environment of adaptability to impact learning
UToledo Majors
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
ENGINEERING
Careers in engineering take our scientific understanding of the natural world and use it to invent, design, and build things to solve problems and achieve practical goals.
UToledo Majors
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
Example Careers
Industrial Safety/Health
Fire-Prevention/Protection
Computer Hardware
Architectural Manager
Wind Energy
Remote Sensing Technician
Product Safety
Employers that Hire
Owens Corning
The Andersons Rudolph Libbey Inc.
Amazon
Dana Incorporated
Honda
First Solar
Government and Public Service
Example Careers
Legislator
Municipal Clerk
Emergency Management Director
Government Property Investigator
Compliance Officer
Military Officer
Juris Doctor
Employers that HIRE
Social Security Administration
Toledo Police
Metroparks Toledo
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Lucas County Sheriff's Office
The United States Secret Service
Careers in government and public service involve teamwork and decision-making skills to best serve individuals and communities at the local to the international level.
UToledo Majors
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
Healthcare and Pharmacy
Careers in healthcare and pharmacy contribute to health and wellness by using effective management skills along with empathy and compassion for their patients.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SALARY AND SKILLS What Can I Do With This Major?
UToledo Majors
Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design*
Health Information Administration
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
Example Careers
Surgeon
Pharmacy Aid
Nuclear Medicine
Physician
Medical Secretary
Biomedical Engineer
Cardiovascular Technician
Speech-Language Pathologist
Employers that Hire
ProMedica
ABC Healthcare Inc.
Bittersweet Farm
Scribe America
Great Lakes Spine & Orthopedics
Human Services and Helping Professions
Example Careers
Substance Abuse/Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Social / Community Service Manager
Clergy / Religious Worker
Loan Counselor
Healthcare Social Worker
Community Advocacy Organizer
Employers that Hire
After School All-Stars
Food for Thought Toledo Inc
RFS Behavioral Health
The YMCA of Greater Toledo
The United Way
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
YWCA of Northwest Ohio
Careers in human services and helping professions assist individuals and groups to meet their personal needs by teaching advocacy and leadership.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SALARY AND SKILLS What Can I Do With This Major?
UToledo Majors
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Careers in science, math, and technology have skills in abstract problem solving to analyze research through technology
Learn more about Salary and Skills What Can I Do With This Major?
uToledo Majors
*Major appears in multiple Career Clusters
**This major can fall in all categories and is dependent on the student's interests and minor
Example Careers
Aerospace Engineer
Computer Hardware Engineer
Conservation Scientist
Microbiologist
Geographer
Statistician
Park Naturalist
employers that hire
AVFuel Corporation
Sandusky County Soil & Water Conservation
First Solar
Wood County Park District
The Toledo Zoo
Compuware