The Finance Career Cluster® encompasses careers that focus on planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Careers in this field require problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
Introduction
The Finance Career Cluster® encompasses careers that focus on planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Careers in this field require problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.Career Cluster Pathways
The Finance Career Cluster® has five career cluster pathways to guide students to their desired occupation in the field of finance.- Securities and Investments
- Business Finance
- Accounting
- Insurance
- Banking Services
Source: Advance CTE
To help students learn more about careers in finance, download and distribute the Finance College and Career Planning Guide.
Teacher Resources
Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.Professional Associations
Finance teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.The following associations are related to careers in finance:
CTSOs
Career Cluster News
Stay on top of current practices and news by attending relevant conferences.Here are a few upcoming events:
Business Professionals of America Texas State Leadership Conference
February 28-March 3, 2018 - Corpus Christi, Texas
February 28-March 3, 2018 - Corpus Christi, Texas
TWC Resources
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.
Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:Additional Resources
Additional resources related to finance: