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Click on the industry sector below to see the related Technical Standards, Outcomes and Academic Alignments. (Please note: These are draft versions pending approval by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.) To see a full-sized pdf of this map, click here.

Colorado CTE cluster standards map



Industry Sector		Cluster and Pathways


* Technical standards developed alignment under development ** Technical standards not yet developed due to no secondary programs


Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Michael Womochil, 720-858-2808		Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesPathways Agribusiness Systems Animal Science Food Products & Processing Systems Natural Resources/Environmental Systems Plant Science Power, Structural & Technical Systems
		Energy Pathways Energy Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Electrical Energy Transmission & Distribution* Electromechanical Generation & Maintenance* Energy Efficiency & Environmental Technology* Fossil Energy Extraction, Processing & Distribution* Renewable Energy Production*


Business & Public Administration Laurie Urich, 720-858-2746		Finance Pathways Finance Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Accounting Banking Services Corporate Finance Insurance Securities and Investments
		Government & Public Administration Government Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Foreign Service Governance Legal Services* Planning Public Mgmt & Administration Regulation Revenue & Taxation
		Management & Administration Pathways Management & Administration Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Administrative Services Business Information Technology Corporate/General Management Human Resource Management Operations Management
		Marketing Pathways Marketing Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Marketing Communications Marketing Management Marketing Research Merchandising Professional Sales/Sales Managment


Core Cluster Knowledge & Skills
Scott Stump, 303-595-1578		Essential Skills for all careers Alternate Cooperative Education (ACE) World of Work (FACS) Teen Choices



Health Sciences & Public Safety Cindy Le Coq, 303-595-1590		Health Science Pathways Health Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Biotechnology Research & Development Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Supportive Services Therapeutic Services
		Law. Public Safety, Corrections & Security Pathways Law, Public Safety Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Correction Services Emergency & Fire Management Services Law Enforcement Services Security & Protective Services


Hospitality, Human Services & Education Katy Blatnick-Gagne, 720-858-2713		Education & Training Pathways Administration & Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching & Training
		Hospitality & Tourism Pathways Lodging Recreation, Amusements & Attractions Restaurants & Food & Beverage Services-Culinary Arts Restaurants & Food & Beverage Services-Catering Travel & Tourism**
		Human Services Pathways Consumer Services-Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition Consumer Services-Life Management Consumer Services-Visual & Design Arts- Fashion Design and Merchandising Consumer Services-Visual & Design Arts-Interior Design Counseling & Mental Health Services-Relationships Early Childhood Development-Child and Adolescent Development Family & Community Services-Nutrition and Wellness Personal Care Services (Cosmetology)


Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences Ben Nesbitt, 303-595-1614		Architecture & Construction Pathways Construction Design & Pre-construction Maintenance & Operations
		Manufacturing Pathways Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control Maintenance, Installation & Repair Manufacturing Production Production/Process Technology Quality Assurance**
		Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Pathways Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Health, Safety & Environmental Management Logistics, Planning, & Management Services Sales & Services Transportation Operations Transportation/Systems Infrastructure Planning Management & Regulation Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations


STEM, Arts, Design & Information Technology Jennifer Jirous, 720-858-2811		Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Pathways Arts Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Audio/VideoTechnology & Film Journalism & Broadcasting Performing Arts - Dance Music and Theatre Performing Arts - Technical Theatre & Production Printing/Publishing Visual & Design Arts
		Information Technology Pathways IT Core Cluster Standard and Outcome Information Support & Services** Interactive Media Network Systems Programming & Software Engineering
		Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Pathway STEM

Content Standards

Industry Sector

Cluster and Pathways

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Business & Public Administration

Core Cluster Knowledge & Skills

Health Sciences & Public Safety

Hospitality, Human Services & Education

Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences

STEM, Arts, Design & Information Technology

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