Student Organizations

student organizations

Career and technical student organizations are essential for strong CTE programs. The Association for Career and Technical Education works closely with the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations to share and coordinate CTE resources.

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DECA
DECA, a national association of marketing education students, provides teachers and members with educational and leadership development activities to merge with classroom instructional programs.

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. More than 227,000 members are active in a network of associations in 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership skills and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal communication — necessary in the home and the workplace.

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Future Business Leaders of America—Phi Beta Lambda
FBLA-PBL includes young people preparing for success as leaders in businesses, government and communities. The site linked above helps current and prospective FBLA-PBL members find information about the association, its programs and services, and its members.

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HOSA—Future Health Professionals
HOSA is a national student organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition. The group is exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, collegiate and adult students enrolled in the health sciences: HOSA is 100 percent health care! HOSA enhances the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for students to develop knowledge, skills and leadership. This helps students meet the needs of the health care community.  

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SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving high school students, college students and professional members enrolled in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations.

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Technology Student Association
The Technology Student Association is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of technology education students who are enrolled in, or have completed, technology education courses.

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National Technical Honor Society 
The National Technical Honor Society honors student achievement and leadership in career and technical education, promotes educational excellence, awards scholarships and enhances career opportunities for the group's members.