NC Career Outlook
NC Career Outlook

NOTE: Please visit our new website (www.CareerOutlook.us) that includes this same information for all of the states in the United States. It includes features not found here, and will eventually replace this website.


North Carolina classifies all careers into 16 career clusters. In the past, all careers were grouped in 11 career pathways.

Select a career cluster or pathway from the list to see information about the careers in that cluster/pathway.

Take a career interest assessment

Printable version of the career interest assessment (PDF 352 KB)

NC Career Pathways - includes; High School Electives, North Carolina Community College Programs, Four-Year College/University Programs, Employment and Training Service Providers, Career Options, and Trends.

Postsecondary Intentions of NC High School Graduates

Postsecondary Education Requirements for all NC Jobs

Web Links

Link to the PDF booklet version of this labor-market information.


The Career Planning Process

Take a career interest assessment. Then explore careers that match your interests.





Educators: Participate in discussions with colleagues from around the world on the ACTE Forums, specifically the School-to-Work Forum.