Student Organizations CTE Student Organizations Bettina Lankard Brown

Outcomes of Participation Scholarship Motivation Professionalism Citizenship

Scholarship More enthusiastic about school studies Greater value attached to school studies More actively engaged in school activities More likely to relate success to effort More likely to prepare for postsecondary More likely to attend 2- and 4-year college

Motivation Participate in career-related activities Participate in competitions Connect with students who share interests Nurtures motivation for learning Believe work in school is important to success later in life Believe important to do their best

Professionalism Prepare for employment Enhance self-confidence Have more specific career goals More likely to work while in high school Gain valuable experiences at conferences Apply communication, leadership, and networking skills

Citizenship More active in community activities Include:  Job shadowing  Service projects  Student-organized field trips  Employer-employee banquets  Alumni-student gatherings

Before Establishing an Organization From the student perspective, consider:  Price of dues  Meeting times  Time involvement  Officers  Fundraising

Before Establishing an Organization From the sponsor perspective, consider:  Time involvement and commitment  Sponsor pay  Fundraising ideas  Communication  Support from administration  Interest from students  Patience

Steps to Organizing a Chapter 1. Request materials 2. Meet with principal 3. Recruit an “organization committee” 4. Advertise organization 5. Create agenda for first meeting 6. Conduct membership campaign and collect dues 7. Approve a constitution 8. Elect officers

Steps to Organizing a Chapter 9. Submit paperwork to headquarters 10. Conduct chartering and initiation ceremony 8. Train officers for roles 9. Plan activities 10. Organize committees 11. Establish regular meeting times 12. Maintain contact with state and headquarters 13. Review scheduled activities