Career Exploration

The Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster encompasses one of the South Dakota’s biggest industries, and virtually everyone on the planet is impacted by it. This cluster prepares learners for careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing and marketing of agricultural commodities and services.

Workers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster design, plan, manage, build and maintain the built environment. If you enjoy working on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations, and repairs, a career in this field might be for you.

Creative students who see themselves designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content are fit for a career in the Arts, A/V technology and Communication career cluster. You will apply artistic talent to practical problems and learn visual arts principles that prepare you with skills and techniques to work in any number of creative design and entertainment fields.

Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions that are essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication.

The Education and Training career cluster is a diverse cluster which prepares learners for careers in planning, managing, and providing education and other related learning support services. If you enjoy motivating others, working with children, assisting those who need help and seeing others succeed, a career in the Education and Training cluster may be for you.

Money is what makes the world go round. OK, maybe not… but to those hard at work in the Finance cluster, sometimes it can sure feel like it.

If you speak the language of mathematics fluently, finance is likely a good place for you to end up. And the Finance cluster is always in need of a good analytical mind. South Dakota, particularly Sioux Falls, is a central hub for some of the biggest banks in the nation, including Citibank, Wells Fargo and Premier Bankcard.

Professionals in the Government and Public Administration cluster plan and execute government functions at local, state, and federal levels. Anyone who has a hand in the day-to-day operations of the government works within this cluster. If you have a passion for serving our country and are an organized individual, this cluster may be for you.

The Health Science career cluster orients students with careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve researching, collecting and formatting data and information. If these topics interest you, Health Sciences might be the way to go.

Hospitality and Tourism is a prominent career cluster in the Mount Rushmore State. This cluster prepares individuals for employment in careers that work with food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusement and attractions. If you are intrigued by the idea of helping others explore the beauty, culture and cuisine of the world around them, a career in Hospitality and Tourism may be for you.