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Areas of Study Overview

 

Areas of Study are designed to help students (and their parents) make wise education choices.  It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education.  When schools integrate academic and technical education, students can see the "usefulness" of what they are learning.  The system also facilitates a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary opportunities.

Osceola County's Career and Technical Areas of Study have been categorized according to the 16 Career Clusters to prepare today's students for tomorrow's technological advances and global competition that have transformed the nature of work.

 

Career Clusters

 

Below are the 16 Career Clusters with an overview of each.  If you answer yes to two or more of the questions in a particular cluster, you might be interested in considering a career in that particular area of study.  Select a cluster icon below to view more information related to the Career Cluster.

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Career Cluster and Details

  • Do you enjoy working with animals?

    Do you have a green thumb?

    Do you collect rocks?

    Are you interested in protecting the environment?

    Do you enjoy working outdoors?

    Are science classes your favorite?

    See the complete area of study link below

  • Do you often observe and note the buildings around you?

    Do you like to work with your hands?

    Can you visualize objects and projects in your mind?

    Do you like to create models or make designs?

    Do you like to work with tools, objects, and numbers?

    Do you like to use both mental and manual skills to solve problems?

    Do you like to work both alone and with others?

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  • Do you like to perform in front of an audience?

    Are you interested in working in the movies or television?

    Do you like to work with technology?

    Is artistic expression important to you?

    Are you active with the school or community theatre?

    Does computer animation interest you?

    Are you visually oriented?

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  • Do you enjoy working with other people?

    Are you good at working with numbers?

    Do you like to plan and organize activities?

    Have you started your own business?

    Do you keep your checkbook balanced?

    Are you an officer of an organization?

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  • Are you patient?

    Have you coached sports activities?

    Do you like to speak in front of groups?

    Have you helped out in a school or library?

    Do you enjoy teaching games to children?

    Are you outgoing?

    Do you like being in school?

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  • Are you the treasurer of a club or organization?

    Do you enjoy working with numbers?

    Do you balance your checkbook?

    Are you interested in the stock market?

    Do you like to operate calculators?

    Are you comfortable following detailed plans for work?

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  • Have you served as an officer of a club or organization?

    Do you like to plan and organize activities?

    Are you interested in politics?

    Would you like to work in another country?

    Are rules and laws important to you?

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    • Government & Public Administration
  • Are science classes your favorite?

    Do you enjoy helping people?

    Have you served as a volunteer in a hospital?

    Do you follow instructions exactly?

    Can you work fast in an emergency?

    Do you take good notes in class?

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  • Can you talk easily with all kinds of people and put them at ease?

    Do you participate in athletic activities?

    Do you enjoy travel?

    Have you worked in a restaurant?

    Do you like to plan family recreational activities?

    Do you like to cook?

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  • Do you help friends with their personal problems?

    Have you planned programs for school or community organizations?

    Are you a good listener?

    Do you care about people and want to help in some way?

    Have you cared for children or done babysitting?

    Do you like to help friends and family members look their best?

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  • Do you enjoy working with computers?

    Have you created your own webpage?

    Is mathematics your favorite subject?

    Are you organized and able to focus on detail?

    Do you learn new computer programs quickly?

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  • Are you able to work under pressure?

    Can you work with various kinds of people?

    Do you like to help people?

    Can you work in the face of danger?

    Are you good at winning arguments?

    Do you instruct friends and family members on laws and regulations?

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  • Are you good with working with your hands?

    Can you explain to others how a machine works?

    Do you set up and repair stereo equipment for yourself or friends?

    Do you enjoy reading the latest developments in electronics?

    Can you visualize how a machine works?

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  • Do you sell advertising space for the school yearbook or newspaper?

    Do you like to do public speaking or debating?

    Are you good at organizing your own time?

    Have you helped convince people to participate in an activity?

    Are you friendly and outgoing?

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  • Is science one of your favorite subjects?

    Do you prepare projects for science fairs?

    Do you enjoy reading science magazines?

    Are you detail-oriented?

    Do you want to know how things work?

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  • Would you enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather?

    Do you have good eyesight and quick reflexes?

    Can you estimate distances accurately?

    Do you drive trucks or tractors to do work on a farm?

    Would you like to learn to fly an airplane?

    Do you repair your or your family's and friend's vehicles?

    Do you like to read automotive or mechanical magazines?

    See the complete area of study link below