Information for Students
Students, the Midlands Regional Education Center is here for you!
These pages serve as a central location of information to support your journey as a student. To begin, use the links at the left to find information to help you make the most of your academic experience. Find the perfect internship for the summer, discover careers that interest you, and explore which education path is right for you.
Did You Know?
South Carolina has organized professions and careers into 16 broad categories. These Clusters of Study were developed by the US Department of Education. Each cluster has its own coursework designed to help students better understand their chosen field of interest. Each public school district will offer a minimum of three clusters. Students can transfer to a different school within their district if that school offers a cluster of study unavailable at their assigned school.
Clusters of Study include:
A/V Technology and Communications
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Business, Management and Administration
Education and Training
Finance
Government and Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales and Service
Public Safety and Security
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Want to learn more about the 16 Career Clusters? Try these links.