Your motivators are what give you energy and guide what you enjoy doing, such as helping people, learning new things, or being creative. They help explain why some careers or activities feel exciting to you.
This activity connects what motivates you to find real-world careers through Advance CTE’s National Career Clusters®Framework, helping you explore paths where you will feel engaged and fulfilled.
As you go through the survey, think about what kinds of things give you energy and purpose. Your answers will help you discover Career Clusters and career pathways that excite you for your future!
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💬 Your top two motivators are key to feeling happy in your life and future jobs. Every Career Cluster values all motivators, but some tend to emphasize certain ones more.
🎯 Now that you’ve picked your top motivators… What is next?
Learn more about your top two motivators. Look at the chart below for a short description of each motivator to learn what it means and why it matters in a future career.
Review the chart below to see what your top three Career Clusters might be!
You’ll find out which Clusters align most with your motivators. These are great starting points for discovering careers that match who you are.
Based on your motivators, pick a few Clusters, Sub-Clusters, or careers you’re excited to learn more about. This is your chance to start building a path that fits you.
Look to see where you have the most alignment between your top motivators and the Career Clusters.
Want to go further? Talk to your school counselor or career advisor to find out how your top Career Clusters connect to programs, classes, career pathways, and other opportunities offered at your school. Check out the Exposure and Experience Checkpoints on the 3 Es Roadmap.