National Technical Honor Society Welcome to our Interest Meeting! WHO SHOULD NOT BE HERE? Freshmen, Sophomores Students with LESS THAN 3 CTE courses

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NTHS: Who We Are The National Technical Honor Society currently serves approximately 100,000 active members and nearly a million since its inception in 1984. Over $250,000 in scholarships is awarded annually to its members.  NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce. For over 30 years, NTHS has been the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. 

What does NTHS do? www.tinyurl.com/bulltimeclub17 NTHS strives to bring well deserved recognition, scholarship opportunities, and career opportunities to students who excel in one of the 108 career and technical educational fields as their profession. Not only do NTHS students embody all the attributes and talent which is in demand today, these students also embrace a clear vision for tomorrow’s workforce and their role in it. NTHS understands changes in industry within local communities and on a global scale. www.tinyurl.com/bulltimeclub17

Career and Technical Education The growing demand to fill jobs requiring technical training is one of the hottest topics headlining current news. An article published in Forbes “America’s Skilled Trades Dilemma: Shortages Loom As Most In-Demand Group of Workers Ages” demonstrates the need to support career and technical education. Through its scholarships, NTHS encourages students to pursue higher education and training in technical fields and supports members in their lifelong commitment to a skilled trade.

IMPORTANCE OF WORK-FORCE EDUCATION Dr. Genevieve Stevens, interim dean for instruction at Houston Community College’s central campus, told the Houston Chronicle,  “For two or three generations, the focus has been to go to college, get a degree and in doing so you will ensure a brighter future with more access to employment,” she said. “We started focusing on academic instruction, but left behind the notion of work-force education. However, in a two-year institution that costs less, the average work-force student can come out of that program with skills to gain immediate employment.”  Stevens’ profound statement resonates with the vision and mission of the National Technical Honor Society. 

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Currently a Junior or Senior Minimum 3 Career & Technical Education courses Minimum 3.0 overall GPA unweighted Minimum 3.0 CTE GPA unweighted

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS No Out of School Suspensions during high school career. No more than 3 separate In School Suspensions during high school career. Three (3) completed teacher recommendations – at least one must be a CTE teacher

EXTRACURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS Active involvement in one of the following: Career Technical Student Organization (DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, Skills USA) School-sponsored student service organization Leadership, Beta, Interact, Key, YCA etc.) Civic or Service Organization Scouts, Church, Young Republicans, etc.

WHAT DO I DO NEXT? GET HRHS APPLICATION FORM – COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM Your personal paragraph List your three teacher references Ask your teachers first… Mrs. Clay will send ELECTRONIC FORM to teachers to be returned directly

WHAT DO I DO NEXT? Last thing…. SIGN GET PARENT SIGNATURE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION TO MRS. CLAY www.tinyurl.com/bulltimeclub17

APPLICATION DUE DATE Monday, March 20. Turn in to Mrs. Clay, Room 741 Box outside her door

After I apply, what happens? Application review Teachers recommendation requests go out Notice of Approval or Denial sent to student Receive Invitation to Join National NTHS application form completed One time payment of $30 www.tinyurl.com/bulltimeclub17

INDUCTION CEREMONY Juniors receive their certificates from advisor All Cabarrus county high schools participate Juniors receive their certificates from advisor Seniors receive certificate AND cord for graduation Light Refreshments after… Parents and friends invited to attend Date & Location … TBA

BENEFITS OF JOINING- Recognition for your achievement Members wear NTHS honor cord at graduation exercises. Member diplomas have NTHS designation. Members may participate at post-secondary level on college campus. Members have connections to job/internship opportunities. SCHOLARSHIPS available www.tinyurl.com/bulltimeclub17

BENEFITS OF JOINING- SCHOLARSHIPS Over the years, NTHS has awarded over $1.4 million to deserving NTHS members! It is our belief that CTE students must be supported and encouraged to seek higher education in today’s highly competitive global community. Aware of the increasing costs to attend post-secondary schools, NTHS is dedicated to providing scholarships to career and technical education students who choose a skilled trade as their career. For further assistance please email our NTHS Scholarship Coordinator or call us at 800-801-7090. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE https://www.nths.org

CONTACT NTHS HEADQUARTERS NTHS P.O Box 1336 Flat Rock, NC 28731 1-800-801-7090 FAX: 828-698-8564 Email: info@nths.org NTHS Scholarship Coordinator www.tinyurl.com/bulltimeclub17

Today, finish everything but parent signature. National Technical Honor Society Candidate Membership APPLICATION Name ___________________________________________________________ (circle one) Junior Senior   Phone # ________________________________ Email ___________________________________________ I understand the following eligibility requirements apply. __________ (please initial) Currently a Junior or Senior Minimum 3 Career & Technical Education courses Minimum 3.0 overall GPA unweighted Minimum 3.0 CTE GPA unweighted Three (3) completed teacher recommendations – at least one must be a CTE teacher No Out of School Suspensions during high school career. No more than 3 separate In School Suspensions during high school career. Active involvement in one of the following (indicate which one(s) apply to you by listing in space below): Career Technical Student Organization (DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, Skills USA) School-sponsored student service organization (Leadership, Beta, Interact, Key, etc.) Civic or Service Organization (Scouts, Church, etc.) List of involvement: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Write a paragraph (minimum 50 words) on the back of this page listing and explaining community/school service projects you would like to take part in as a member of NTHS. Write in the names of the three teachers who you have asked to complete your recommendations. They must currently teach at your high school. At least one recommendation must be from a CTE teacher. ____________________________________ I understand this is an application process and this form does not guarantee admission to this organization. If selected, I will abide by all school guidelines and conduct myself in an appropriate manner at all group activities. Refusal to follow these guidelines will result in expulsion from this organization. I understand the onetime $30.00 membership fee is due prior to induction into the organization. ______________________________________________ ______________ Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Application Paragraph Write a paragraph (minimum 50 words) on the back of this page listing and explaining IN YOUR OWN WORDS 1) why you would make a good member of NTHS and 2) suggestions for NTHS service projects in future. www.tinyurl.com/bulltimeclub17

APPLICATION DUE DATE Monday, March 20. Turn in to Mrs. Clay, Room 741 Miss something…. Application and PPT presentation on Mrs. Clay’s website