Job Category Help

Work and Learn Indiana uses Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Career Clusters to classify internships into job categories. O*NET was developed under the sponsorship of the United States Department of Labor/Employment Training Administration through a grant to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission in the 1990s.

A job category describes the tasks assigned to an intern, while an industry describes the company. For example, an internship in the hospital's information technology department would be classified in the Information Technology job category, but a hospital would be classified in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry.

Job Categories

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

  • The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
    • Farm and Ranch Managers
    • Agricultural Technicians
    • Fish and Game Wardens
    • Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
    • Forest and Conservation Workers
    • Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Architecture and Construction

  • Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
    • Carpenters
    • Electricians
    • Interior Designers
    • Painters, Construction and Maintenance
    • Roofers
    • Architectural Drafters
    • Surveying Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

  • Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content including, journalism, entertainment services, and visual and performing arts and design.
    • Curators
    • Film and Video Editors
    • Photographers
    • Broadcast Technicians
    • Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers and Athletes
    • Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers
    • Graphic Designers

Business, Management and Administration

  • Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.
    • Court Clerks
    • Human Resources Specialists
    • Receptionists and Information Clerks
    • Customer Service Representatives
    • Library Assistants, Clerical
    • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Education and Training

  • Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.
    • Librarians and Archivists
    • Teachers, Tutors and Teacher assistants
    • Fitness Trainers
    • Instructional Coordinators

Finance and Insurance

  • Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.
    • Financial Analysts
    • Loan Officers
    • Tax Preparers
    • Accountants
    • Financial Managers
    • Insurance Sales Agents
    • Personal Financial Advisors

Government and Public Administration

  • Executing governmental functions to include governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, regulation, and management and administration at the local, state and federal levels.
    • Legislators
    • City and Regional Planning Aides
    • Surveying Technicians
    • Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Health Science

  • Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
    • Pharmacists
    • Athletic Trainers
    • Medical Assistants
    • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
    • Radiologic Technicians
    • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Hospitality and Tourism

  • Management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
    • Hotel, Motel and Resort Desk Clerks
    • Travel Agents and Tour Guides
    • Umpires, Referees and Other Sports Officials
    • Gaming Dealers

Human Services

  • Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.
    • Counseling and Mental Health Services
    • Sociologists
    • Personal Care Services
    • Marriage and Family Therapists
    • Childcare Workers
    • Residential Advisors

Information Technology

  • Building linkages in IT occupations framework for entry level, technical and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and.
    • Web Administrators
    • Computer Programmers
    • Web Developers
    • Video Game Designers
    • Information Security Analysts

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

  • Planning, managing and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
    • Police
    • Firefighters
    • Lawyers
    • Correctional Officers and Jailers
    • Animal Control Workers
    • Fish and Game Wardens
    • Forensic Science Technicians
    • Security Guards

Manufacturing

  • Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
    • Civil Engineering Technicians
    • Jewelers
    • Bakers
    • Industrial Machinery Mechanics
    • Electrical Engineering Technicians
    • Molding and Casting Workers
    • Tool and Die Makers

Marketing, Sales and Service

  • Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
    • Retail Salespersons
    • Real Estate Sales Agents
    • Marketing Managers
    • Advertising and Promotions Managers
    • Public Relations Specialists

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

  • Planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
    • Automotive Engineers
    • Biochemical Engineers
    • Industrial Engineers
    • Drafters
    • Survey Researchers
    • City and Regional Planning Aides
    • Soil and Water Conservationists

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

  • Planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water, and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
    • Automotive Body and Related Repairers
    • Commercial Drivers
    • Dispatchers – Except, Fire and Ambulance
    • Logistics Analysts
    • Packers and Packagers

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