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What Are Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)?

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are an essential component of middle and high school career and technical education (CTE) programs. Integrated directly into classroom learning, CTSOs bring education to life through hands-on projects, regional and national competitive events, and real-world leadership roles.

Through CTSOs, students build technical knowledge, teamwork, citizenship, and career readiness—connecting with industry partners, exploring career paths, and earning valuable credentials for college and future workforce success.

Explore our CTSOs

HOSA

Future Health Professionals

Empowers future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.

FFA

National FFA Organization

Makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

BPA

Business Professionals of America

Develops and empowers student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service in business and technology fields.

DECA

Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education, focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader.

FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America

Inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experience.

SkillsUSA

Empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members through trade, technical, and service occupations.

NTHS

National Technical Honor Society

Honors student achievement and leadership in Career and Technical Education (CTE), promotes educational excellence, awards scholarships, and enhances career opportunities for outstanding CTE members.

Educators Rising

A national network that transforms elective teaching courses into hands-on career pathways, empowering high school students with the skills, clinical experience, and confidence to become future educators.