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CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS


Career -Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) develop citizenship, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for students who are preparing for the workforce and further education. They enhance students' civic awareness and provide opportunities for developing social competencies and a wholesome attitude about living and working. CTSOs provide a unique instructional method for attaining the competency goals and objectives identified in each course. Their activities are considered a part of the instructional day when they are directly related to the competencies and objectives in course blueprints.
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student

 

 DECA is a state and national organization available to all students who are currently enrolled in Marketing Education courses. DECA aims to prepare members for future careers in general marketing and business.
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student/deca/
 

FBLA - Future Business Leader's of America mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Co-curricular activities include career exploration, civic service, economic education, and fostering entrepreneurship.
http://www.
dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student/fbla/
 

FCCLA- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America is a national organization for Family and Consumer Sciences students. It is a co-curricular organization that is a vehicle for mastering Family and Consumer Sciences Education competencies through leadership, citizenship, and skill development activities.
http://www.
dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student/fccla/
 

HOSA - is a state and national organization whose mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Occupations Education students, therefore, helping the students to meet the needs of the health care industry.
http://www.
dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student/hosa/
 
SillsUSA - is a state and national organization that serves trade, industrial, and technical students in secondary and post secondary public schools. Members are part of a national group of skilled youth on the move – working toward future career goals. SkillsUSA members make things happen in their schools, communities and the nation with their leadership and work skills. http//www.dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student/skillsusa/
 

TSA - Technology Student Association mission is to prepare its membership for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving, resulting in personal growth and opportunity
http://www.
dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student/tsa/
 

FFA: The Organization for Agricultural Education Students - is a national organization that serves students enrolled in agricultural education courses. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
http://www.
dpi.state.nc.us/cte/student/ffa/
 

     

National Technical Honor Society - is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. Thousands of schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories have a chapter of the honor society on their campus.  These member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace.
http://www.nths.org
 

In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, New Hanover County Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and  allowed by law.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact: Dr. Rick Holliday, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support and Federal Programs, 6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412, Telephone (910) 254-4206; Fax (910) 254-4352.

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