Browse by Career Cluster

The National Career Clusters® Framework serves as an organizing tool for programs, curriculum design and instruction. Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. They can help focus plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

Arts, Entertainment, & Design: Performing Arts Save Table: XLSX CSV

Careers focused on the technical and management elements of the performing arts and entertainment industry to produce and stage live artistic and athletic performances, including theater, music, dance, and sports.
This Sub-Cluster encompasses the core creative and artistic talents coming from actors, musicians, dancers, and other performers intended to entertain, inform, and provoke thought in audiences. It also covers a wide range of genres and styles and plays a vital role in cultural preservation, expression, & entertainment.
Example programs of study:
  • Performing Arts
  • Stage Design & Management
CodeOccupation
27-2011.00Actors
13-1011.00Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Bright Outlook  
27-1019.00Artists and Related Workers, All Other
27-2021.00Athletes and Sports Competitors
29-9091.00Athletic Trainers
27-2032.00Choreographers
27-2022.00Coaches and Scouts
39-3092.00Costume Attendants
27-2031.00Dancers
27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
39-3099.00Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
39-1014.00First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
39-3093.00Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
41-9012.00Models
27-2042.00Musicians and Singers
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All Other
27-1027.00Set and Exhibit Designers
27-2023.00Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Source: National Career Clusters® Framework by Advance CTE (2024 edition).