Education & Training Cluster
This career cluster prepares for careers in providing, supporting and managing the education and training of millions of learners. It encompasses ages from pre-school through adults; varies from informal to formal settings; and provides for the skills necessary for initial entrance as well as updating skills to advance within the job or train for a different one.
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Typical High School Classes
- Human Growth and Development
- Exploring Education and Training
- Experiencing Teaching
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
Career & Technical Student Organizations
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H3 Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Elementary School Teachers – $40,624
Secondary School Teachers – $40,769
Middle School Teachers – $42,576
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School – $73,076
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary – $50,372
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors – $37,145
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary – $38,717
Special Education Teachers – $40,591
Interpreters and Translators – $27,132
Librarians – $28,393
Career/Technical Education Teachers/ Secondary School – $41,147
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| CAREER, TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| CHILD CARE WORKER | ✔ | ||||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING | ✔ | ||||
| HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TEACHING | ✔ | ||||
| LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TEACHING | ✔ | ||||
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION / COACHING | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| SPEECH – LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| SPECIAL EDUCATION | ✔ | ||||
| TEACHER ASSISTANT / AIDE | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment