Career Clusters

Each career cluster in Tennessee aligns with at least one Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Education. Click through each career cluster to discover what CTSO(s) aligns with it. For more information on a particular career cluster, find them under the “Our Student Organizations” tab.

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  • Production, maintenance, and technical careers requiring mechanical ability and problem-solving skills.


    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • SkillsUSA

    • TSA

  • Planning, production, management, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, food, natural resources, and related services.


    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FFA

  • Creative industries spanning digital media and film production to fashion and interior environments.


    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FBLA

    • SkillsUSA

    • TSA

  • Public administration, law, and public safety careers serving communities and government.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • SkillsUSA

  • Designing, building, and maintaining structures, from residential to commercial projects.


    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • SkillsUSA

    • TSA

  • Design, development, implementation, support, and management of computer systems, software, digital media, and data analytics.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FBLA

    • SkillsUSA

    • TSA

  • Preparing students for careers as teachers, counselors, education administrators, and support service professionals.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FCCLA

  • Careers in energy production, sustainability, and natural resource management.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FFA

    • TSA

  • Banking, accounting, financial planning, and investment careers.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FBLA

    • DECA

  • Careers addressing physical and mental health alongside human services that support social and emotional well-being.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FCCLA

    • HOSA

    • SkillsUSA

  • Hospitality management, tourism, and event planning.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • DECA

    • FCCLA

    • SkillsUSA

  • Business leadership, operations, and entrepreneurial ventures.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FBLA

    • DECA

  • Marketing strategy, sales, and brand management careers.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • FBLA

    • DECA

  • Logistics, distribution, and transportation careers moving goods and people.

    Aligned CTSO(s):

    • SkillsUSA