What is a CTSO?
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) enhance student learning through contextual instruction, leadership and personal development, applied learning and real world application.
CTSOs work as an integral component of the classroom curriculum and instruction, building upon employability and career skills and concepts through the application and engagement of students in hands-on demonstrations and real life and/or work experiences through a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. CTSO’s help guide students in developing a career path, a program of study and provide opportunities in gaining the skills and abilities needed to be successful in those careers through CTSO activities, programs and competitive events. In addition, students have opportunities to hold leadership positions at the local, state, and national level and attend leadership development conferences to network with other students as well as business and industry partners.
Educator's Rising
Educators Rising is cultivating a new generation of highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path from high school into college preparation programs. It provides students hands-on teaching experience, sparks and sustains their interest in the profession, and assists in cultivating the skills needed for success in education professions.
Program Members: Teaching Academy & Childcare
ProStart
ProStart is a two-year, industry-backed culinary arts and restaurant management program for high school students. ProStart is taught with a two-level curriculum that integrates practical skill sets, allows students to become familiar with restaurants and foodservice, exposes students to innovative career opportunities and provides tools and skills needed to become a successful industry leader.
Program Members: Culinary Arts
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower our students to become skilled professionals, career ready leaders and responsible community members.
Program Members:
Auto Technology, Broadcasting, Construction Academy, Cosmetology, Criminal Science, Health Technology, Multimedia, Systems Technology
DECA
DECA is an organization for students pursuing future careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and entrepreneurship. Activities develop leadership ability, teamwork skills, occupational skills, civic responsibility, and the social skills of the individual. DECA activities serve as a teaching tool, complementing, supplementing, and enhancing the marketing education curriculum.
Program Members: Marketing
FFA
FFA is a state and national organization dedicated to preparing members for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture. Local, state and national activities and award programs provide opportunities to apply knowledge and skills acquired through agriculture education.
Program Members: Animal Science
FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a student organization that makes a difference in families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues. Through participation in Competitive Events, becoming involved in community service opportunities, student leadership, and attending leadership conferences, members develop real world skills, explore Career Pathways, and become college- and career-ready.
Program Members: Culinary Arts
