A career field is “a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities.”  The career field concept calls for balancing broad-based, career-technical education and the specialized training necessary for success in employment, further study and adaptation to an every-changing economy.

Ohio has identified 16 career fields. 

• Agricultural and Environmental Systems
• Arts and Communication
• Business and Administrative Services
• Construction Technologies
• Education and Training
• Engineering and Science Technologies
• Finance
• Government and Public Administration
• Health Science
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Law and Public Safety
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Marketing
• Transportation Systems