What are Career Clusters?
Career clusters are groups of related industries that share common resources, like raw materials or equipment, and employ workers who have similar interests and abilities. New Mexico has identified 7 strategic market sectors or "clusters" as the foundation for its future economy-its careers and businesses.
The following 7 New Mexico career clusters help the state prepare workers who have the talent, skills and passion to work in the state's top industries:
- Arts and Entertainment
- Business Services
- Communications and Information
- Energy and Environmental Technologies
- Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing & Agriculture
- Health and Biosciences
- Hospitality and Tourism
"In the past we've never linked our colleges and universities with economic development. We're changing that... We're approaching education from a business perspective - identifying which industries are growing and the skills needed to support them."
Bill Richardson,
Governor