This career guide is important to you if you're a parent, student, job seeker, teacher, counselor, or employer.


Are You Ready?

Do you want to be a success, earn more money, work at a job you love, and be appreciated for it?

New Mexico Career Clusters put you in charge.

The state is developing new education and training programs in many different areas.

  • Discover your interest.
  • Find out more about it.
  • Learn the skills to fulfill your dreams.

If you work hard and stay in school you'll earn higher salaries—much higher—than if you don't. Don't be left without a great future.

New Mexico's economy is moving, and you can be part of it.

This guidebook will help you understand how education and training for the 7 New Mexico Career Clusters available in public schools, through local Workforce Connection Centers, and in colleges and universities can help you earn new skills and get started on the career of your dreams.

Great careers are available all around the state for workers who have the skills and the motivation to succeed in today's 21st century marketplace.

Download the Career Clusters Guidebook.


If you have any questions regarding this guidebook, please contact us at:  areyou.ready@state.nm.us

Career Clusters

These industries are part of 7 new Career Clusters that define the economy we want to build for New Mexico.