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  Teamwork  Decision making  Conflict resolution  Professionalism  Self-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 elections  Plan & conduct chapter meetings  Develop a program of activities/calendar  Identify committees/team members to organize activities  Co-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 Conference  State Leadership Conference  National Leadership Conference  State Officer Training  Professional 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

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