This document lists the industry-identified core academic knowledge and skills that should be possessed by all Georgia students who are enrolled in occupational cluster programs and are preparing to enter the work force or continue their occupational specialization at the postsecondary level. First, 63 related communications competencies are listed under the following categories: speaking/listening, language, writing, reading, literature, and critical thinking. Listed next are 40 related mathematics competencies in the areas of numbers and computation, data analysis, measurement and geometry, and algebra. A total of 157 related science competencies are presented under the following headings: process/research skills; physical science; basic chemistry; biology; microbiology; human anatomy and physiology; botany; earth science; astronomy; ecology; physics; geology; and science, technology, and society. Concluding the document are 68 related social science competencies under the following headings: world history, world geography, U.S. history, citizenship and government, and social studies skills. (MN)