empowerED Cluster Guide

In empowerED, courses are grouped by clusters (like Business & Entrepreneurship or Industrial Arts) to help organize learning paths. These clusters are based on your official Senior High School (SHS) strand—such as ABM, HUMMS, or EIM.

Use the guide below to see how your SHS strand maps to the right cluster so you can select the courses that match your track.

Clusters  =  Course Categories

  • We group courses into clusters like Business or ICT to help you find what fits your SHS strand.

Academic Tracks

ABM - Accountancy, Business & Management

  • Cluster: Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Subjects include: Business Math, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Economics
  • Aligned career interests: Business management, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing

HUMMS – Humanities & Social Sciences

  • Cluster: Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
  • Subjects include: Creative Writing, Social Science, Philosophy
  • Aligned career interests: Education, arts, psychology, communication, public service

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

  • Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
  • Subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Research
  • Aligned career interests: Engineering, health sciences, architecture, scientific research

Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Tracks

AUTO – Automotive Servicing

  • Cluster: Industrial Arts
  • Subjects include: Engine systems, diagnostics, vehicle maintenance
  • Aligned career interests: Automotive servicing, mechanical technology

EIM – Electrical Installation & Maintenance

  • Cluster: Industrial Arts
  • Subjects include: Residential wiring, circuit installation, electrical systems
  • Aligned career interests: Electrical work, building maintenance, skilled trades

BPP – Bread & Pastry Production

  • Cluster: Family and Consumer Science
  • Subjects include: Baking techniques, pastry preparation, food safety
  • Aligned career interests: Culinary arts, baking business, food service

GFD – Garments & Fashion Design

  • Cluster: Family and Consumer Science
  • Subjects include: Pattern making, garment construction, fashion design
  • Aligned career interests: Fashion design, tailoring, clothing production

ICT – Information & Communication Technology

  • Cluster: Information & Communication Technology
  • Subjects include: Computer servicing, programming, animation, digital tools
  • Aligned career interests: IT, web development, multimedia arts, digital entrepreneurship