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Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
"I have been in DECA for four years now. I have had experiences that I would never have had unless it was for DECA. I have grown in every aspect: professional, personal, social, and so much more." -SRHS CTSO Student
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Affiliated CTE Program:
Marketing
"I love the overall experience meeting new people and hearing what I can do in my future (or now) that will lead me to the right education that I need..." -DHS CTSO Student
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest and oldest business student organization in the world, with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields.
Affiliated CTE Program:
Digital Animation
Film & TV Production
"...This experience really changed my life and I loved all the seminars and everybody there was so sweet too!" -VVHS CTSO Student
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) helps young people become leaders with student-directed learning in Family And Consumer Sciences (FACS) education in the areas of Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, Fashion & Interior Design, and Hospitality Management.
Affiliated CTE Program:
Culinary
Education Professions
"...You get so much out of it education wise and you pursue many new opportunities" -WCHS CTSO Student
HOSA–Future Health Professionals is a student-led Career and Technical Student Organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition for middle school, secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students interested in a career in healthcare.
Affiliated CTE Program:
Laboratory Assisting
Nursing Services
Sports Medicine
Emergency Medical Services
"...Such a fun experience and a great opportunity for many people to improve and build themselves as a leader and a person." -WCHS CTSO Student
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, emphasizing total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work
Affiliated CTE Program:
Digital Animation
Digital Photography
Film & TV Production
Fire Science
Graphic Design
Law & Public Safety
Software & App Design
Stagecraft
Technology Device Maintenance