Career Technical Student Organizations

Educating for Careers/California Partnership Academy Conference

February 15, 2012

The purpose of a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) is to enhance the opportunity for students to develop the necessary skills, abilities, and attitudes to succeed in the world of work.

California CTSOs

FBLA – Kay Ferrier DECA – Kay Ferrier FFA – Bob Heuvel FHA-HERO – Angie Ford HOSA – Cindy Beck SkillsUSA – Clay Mitchell

Fun Statistics Most high school students take one career

and technical education class. Over 30% of college students are involved

in career technical education programs 40% of employers say applicants are

poorly skilled 30% of employers say applicants training

does not match available jobs 40 million adults receive postsecondary

occupational training.

CTSO’s Provide Students with: Leadership Skills

TeamworkDecision makingConflict resolutionProfessionalismSelf-worth

Competitive Events Program Enhance academic skills Promote career choices Contribute to employability

Opportunities for industry contacts Jobs Scholarships

Social outlets with their peers & community

Fun…travel…excitement The opportunity to be the best that they

can be!

CTSO’s Offer Teachers: Strategies to deliver standards-based

curriculum Integrated activities Curriculum resources Professional networking opportunities Strategies for community involvement Greater success for your students…

personally and professionally

CTSO’s Offer Business & Industry Pipeline for future employees Skilled workforce Networking/connections Opportunities to provide valuable

resources Work-based learning…classroom

connections…advisory councils…scholarships

What does it take to start a CTSO? School Administration Support Advisor Students CDE Support Business & Industry Support Enthusiasm CTE Course Alignment with CTSO

Role of an Advisor Empower students to

Hold student electionsPlan & conduct chapter meetingsDevelop a program of

activities/calendar Identify committees/team members to

organize activitiesCo-curricular program implementation Identify & Develop Individual

Leadership Qualities

Role of the Student

Learn & Apply Leadership Skills & Abilities

Develop Professionalism Participate in a variety of

classroom, workplace, and community activities (teamwork, public speaking)

Role of Business and Industry Provide resources for students and

teachers Keep class/program relevant to

industry needs Employ students Connection to ‘real world’

experiences

FBLA and DECA= BUSINESS!!!! Professional development and

officer training Local and regional activities and

events 7000; 2800 Membership Tools, partnerships & many

ways to be a leader

FBLA and DECA= BUSINESS!!!! FLAVORs..

FBLA has 187 local chapters with projects: Government Awareness, Go Green, March of Dimes. Oracle, Accounting Association

DECA- AEG, Safeway , Mens’ warehouse. FIDM, Sports Industry.

L.A. Experince, DECA University, Emerging leader assessment, Fund Development

The Ag Ed Model

FFA participation is a graded part of every agriculture education class.

FHA-HERO: The California Affiliate of FCCLA

Open to all Home Economic Careers and Technology students

Approximately 4,000 members in Middle, Junior, Senior High Schools and ROCPs

FHA-HERO Program Components Personal growth Leadership development Career exploration and

preparation Member and advisor

recognition Social, recreation and

fundraising Community service

Benefits of Participation

College and Career Preparation

Local, Regional, State, & National leadership opportunities

$80,000 awarded annually in scholarships, awards, prizes

20 Competitive Recognition Events in: Education, Child Development, & Family Services,

Fashion Design & Interior Design

Hospitality (Culinary), Tourism, & Recreation

SkillsUSA California Over 5,200 members in California in 6 Geographical Regions

SkillsUSA California Co-curricular program for student leadership training and

skill acquisition Fulfills the student leadership training requirement found in

the California State Plan for Career Technical Education Regional, State and National Leadership and Skill events

for secondary and post secondary students Over 3,500 students at the Regional level in 2012 Over 1,200 students at the State level in 2011 Over 240 students and advisors from California at the

National level in 2011 Supported by SB70 and Perkins Funding

California Health Occupations Students of America (Cal-HOSA) Annual Activities

Regional Leadership ConferenceState Leadership ConferenceNational Leadership ConferenceState Officer TrainingProfessional Development Activities

Cal-HOSA

Advisor Resources Student Resources Scholarships Online Newsletters

Why Teachers Become CTSO Advisors

Student Success Program Promotion Parent, Community, Business &

Industry Participation and Support

Questions and Answers