Education and Training
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The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on careers that nurture learning, skill development, and personal growth. This cluster includes roles in teaching, instructional support, administration, and professional development. Professionals in this field inspire and educate learners of all ages, from early childhood to adulthood, and work to create engaging environments that foster knowledge, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Careers in this cluster are essential for shaping future generations and supporting workforce readiness through education and training programs.
“The influence that FCS teachers and FCCLA experiences have had on my life first sparked my interest to pursue a career in the Education and Training Career Pathway. I aspire to become a mathematics teacher in hopes to be that hero my FCS educators once were for me.”
- Trevor Sconyers
Possible Careers Include:
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Teaching and Instructional Careers
- Preschool Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- High School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
- Gifted and Talented Teacher
- Physical Education Teacher
- Subject Specialist Teacher (Math, Science, History, etc.)
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Postsecondary Education Careers
- College or University Professor
- Academic Advisor
- Adjunct Faculty Member
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Distance Learning Instructor
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Education Support Careers
- Paraprofessional (Teacher’s Aide)
- School Librarian/Media Specialist
- Instructional Coordinator
- Curriculum Developer
- Academic Intervention Specialist
- Behavior Specialist
- Guidance Counselor
- Reading Specialist
- Educational Interpreter (Sign Language, Bilingual)
- Testing and Assessment Coordinator
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Education Administration Careers
- School Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Superintendent
- Academic Dean
- Director of Student Affairs
- Admissions Counselor
- Registrar
- Financial Aid Counselor
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Corporate and Workplace Training Careers
- Corporate Trainer
- Learning and Development Specialist
- Workforce Development Coordinator
- Instructional Designer
- eLearning Specialist
- Training Program Manager
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Adult and Community Education Careers
- Adult Education Instructor
- GED Instructor
- Literacy Program Coordinator
- Community Outreach Educator
- Continuing Education Instructor
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Other Education-Related Careers
- Educational Consultant
- Education Policy Analyst
- Textbook Author/Editor
- Educational Technology Specialist
- Education Researcher
- Childcare Center Director