Career Clusters
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
In CTE Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster classes, the topic is life. As long as human beings inhabit the planet, we will have a need for scientists and technicians to ensure that we are responsibly managing our food production and our natural resources consumption.
This career cluster is organized into eight career pathways:
- Animal systems
- Agribusiness systems
- Biotechnology systems
- Environmental service systems
- Food products and processing systems
- Natural resources systems
- Plant systems
- Power, structural and technical systems
Students in agriculture, food and natural resources learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
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Architecture and Construction
Dr. M. Singery
Overview
If you dream of designing, planning, managing, building or maintaining the structures where we live, work and play, then the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster is for you.
This career cluster is organized into three career pathways:
- Construction
- Design and Pre-Construction
- Maintenance and Operations
Students in architecture and construction learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
- Architectural and civil drafter or engineer
- Environmental designer
- Residential or commercial carpenter
- Construction worker
- Systems configuration manager
- Electrical design engineer
- Electrician
- HVAC/HVACR technician
- Building services technician
- Painter
- Sheet metal technician
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Mr. Cruz
Courses offered:
Audio/Video Production
Overview
Creative students who see themselves designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing or publishing multimedia content will want to pursue courses in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications 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.
This career cluster is organized into six career pathways:
- Audio and video technology and film
- Broadcasting and journalism
- Performing arts
- Printing technology
- Telecommunications
- Visual Arts
Careers
Students in arts, A-V technology and communications learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
- Video or web producer
- Film maker
- Graphic designer
- Television studio producer
- Stage designer
- Publisher
- Radio broadcaster
- Fashion/apparel designer or illustrator
- Interior designer
- Home furnishing coordinator
- Textile designer or chemist
- Curator or gallery manager
- Costume designer
Business Management and Administration/ Finance/ Marketing
Prin. of Business, Mark & Finance
Business Information Mana I & II
Prin. of Business, Mark & Finance
Business Information Mana I & II
Career Prep
Overview
If you want to run your own business or be the person that makes a business successful, be sure to look at the opportunities in the Business, Management and Administration Career Cluster. Students learn business skills essential to efficient, productive operations for any company.
This career cluster is organized into five career pathways:
- Administrative and information support
- Business analysis
- Business, financial management and accounting
- Human resources
- Management
Students in business, management and administration learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
- Chief executive officer
- Entrepreneur
- Controller
- Adjuster
- Budget, cost or systems analyst
- Marketing manager
- Human resources manager
- Training and development specialist
- Executive assistant
- Wholesale or retail buyer
- Retail salesperson
- Meeting and convention planner
- Bookkeeper
- Office manager
- Receptionist
Education Training
If you want to have a lifelong impact on others, then you will want to take a close look at the Education and Training Career Cluster. This family of classes and practical experiences develops the art of teaching, planning and administration in schools, colleges, technical institutes and businesses. Education is one of the basic rights of children in America, and states always need qualified teachers.
This career cluster is organized into three career pathways:
- Administration and administrative support
- Professional support services
- Teaching and training
Students in education and training learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
- Superintendent, principal or administrator
- Teacher or instructor
- Preschool or kindergarten teacher
- Clinical, developmental or social psychologist
- Social worker
- Counselor
- Teacher assistant
- Parent educator
- Child care worker
- Coach
- Recreation worker
- Sign language interpreter
Health Science
Medical Terminology
Pathophysiology
Courses Offered:
Practicum in Health Science (CNA)
Medical Terminology
Pharmacology
Healthcare is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the United States. In the Health Science Career Cluster you can prepare for a career that promotes health, wellness and diagnosis, and treats injuries and diseases.
Some careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information. You could work in hospitals, medical or dental offices, laboratories, communities, medivac units, sports arenas or cruise ships.
This career cluster is organized into five career pathways:
- Biotechnology research and development
- Diagnostic services
- Health informatics
- Support services
- Therapeutic services
Students in health science learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
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Hospitality and Tourism
If you like travel and are intrigued by the idea of helping others explore the beauty, culture and cuisine of the world around them, you will want to check out the Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster.
This cluster introduces students to management, marketing and operation of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation and travel services.
This career cluster is organized into four career pathways:
- Lodging
- Recreation, amusement and attractions
- Restaurants and food and beverage services
- Travel and tourism
Students in agriculture, food and natural resources learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
- Restaurant, food service, lounge, casino, coffee shop, or catering owner, operator or manager
- Hotel, motel, resort, or bed and breakfast owner, operator or manager
- Tour company owner, operator or manager
- Meeting and convention planner
- Interpreter or translator
- Tourism and travel services marketing manager
Human Services
The Human Services Career Cluster prepares you for jobs that relate to families and human needs. Whether you want to be a social worker, a childcare provider or a hairdresser, you will be addressing human needs.
This career cluster is organized into seven career pathways:
- Consumer services
- Counseling and mental health services
- Early childhood development and services
- Family and community services
- Personal care services
Students in human services learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
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Information Technoloy
Information technology careers are available in every sector of the economy. Careers in IT involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. The information technology industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial field that continues to have a revolutionary impact on the economy and on the world.
This career cluster is organized into four career pathways:
- Information support and services
- Interactive media
- Network systems
- Programming and software development
OSPI is a program member of the Microsoft IT Academy. Learn more about the program and implementation initiative on the Microsoft IT Academy Webpage.
Careers
Students in information technology learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Mr. Elizondo
david.elizondo@misdtx.net
Room: CT-7
Courses Offered:
Law Enforcement II
Correctional Services
Mr. Guerra
jaime.guerra@misdtx.net
Room: CT-3
Courses Offered:
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Court Systems and Practices
Thousands of challenging educational and training opportunities are offered in the highly skilled Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster. These opportunities continue to expand in the areas of corporate, industrial, homeland security and public safety.
This career cluster is organized into five career pathways:
- Emergency and fire management
- Security and protective services
- Law enforcement services
- Legal services
- Correction services
Students in law, public safety, corrections and security learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
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Manufacturing
Are you interested in how products and machines come together? Do you care about the quality of materials and of workmanship? Then you should explore the Manufacturing career cluster, which covers how industry and technology work together to make or package the things that we use or consume every day like cars, computers and food.
Careers in advanced manufacturing offer exciting opportunities in designing and improving products, operating high-tech tools and machinery, analyzing problems and coming up with creative solutions, and working with both your hands and your mind.
This career cluster is organized into eight career pathways:
- Production
- Manufacturing production process development
- Maintenance
- Installation and repair
- Quality assurance
- Logistics and inventory control
- Health
- Safety and environmental assurance
Students in manufacturing learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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Mr. Ayala
Room: D1
Course Offered:
Capstone 2
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Mr. E. Gonzalez
Room: I-5
Courses Offered:
Robotics I & II Computer Science
Capstone 2
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Ms. D. Guerra
Room: D2
Course Offered:
Capstone 1
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Ms. Luna
Room: E2
Course Offered:
Capstone 1
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Mrs. Quiroga
Room: Lab 1
Course Offered:
Capstone 2
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Mr. Quiroga
Room: I6
Course Offered:
Capstone 1
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Ms. Rincon
Room: F3
Course Offered:
Engineering Math
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Dr. Singery
Room: CT-8
Courses Offered:
Principles of Applied Engineering Engineering Design and Presentation |
If you’re eager to be at the vanguard of 21st century technology innovation and problem solving, you will find plenty to keep you captivated in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster.
This career cluster is organized into two career pathways:
- Engineering and technology
- Science and math
Students in STEM classes learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.
CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:
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