2. Dedicated We Are to Honoring student achievement and leadership,
Promoting educational excellence,
Awarding scholarships,
And enhancing career opportunities for the nation’s top Career and Technical Education students.
The National Technical Honor Society is dedicated to honoring student achievement and leadership, promoting educational excellence, awarding scholarships, and enhancing career opportunities for the nation’s top Career and Technical Education students in both secondary and post-secondary schools.

3. Since 1984, our organization has been the nation’s leader in honoring students who are committed to a occupational pathway in Career and Technical Education, or “CTE.” There are over 100 different programs recognized as CTE… everything from agriculture to website development, and as technology advances, opportunities are ever growing.

4. We serve over 4,000 schools, including high schools, career tech centers, colleges, and private institutions. We have chapters all across the country, in all 50 states as well as in most all of the U.S territories.

5. NTHS membership is an important milestone… one that offers lifetime benefits. It is our belief that CTE students must be supported and encouraged to seek higher education in today’s highly competitive global community.

6. Scholarships Over $250,000 in scholarships awarded annually
Over $2,000,000 given to date
We’re aware of the increasing costs to attend post-secondary schools, and we are dedicated to providing scholarships to CTE students who choose a skilled trade as their career.
We annually award over a quarter of a million dollars, and to date, we’ve granted over two million dollars to our members and alumni who intend to further their education.

7. Jon H. Poteat Scholarship
Members can easily apply by logging onto our website
Applicants can apply as early as their sophomore year in high school, and if they win, the funds will be held for them for up to 3 years
The application period begins on September 1st
The 250 recipients will be announced on May 1st
Our premiere scholarship program, the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship, was established in 2005 and named in memory of one of our co-founders. It’s reserved exclusively for NTHS members who have not yet graduated, and opens up for applications starting on September 1st. Applicants may apply for this program as early as their sophomore year in high school, and if they win, the funds will be held for them for up to 3 years. Winners are announced annually on May 1st.

8. We are also proudly partnered with some of the country’s top organizations and Career and Technical Student Organizations, or “CTSO’s.” We offer multiple scholarship opportunities exclusively to our members and alumni through these corporate partnerships.

9. Membership Benefits Recognition for superior achievement in CTE fields
A professional portfolio and certificate to showcase the student’s membership
Benefits
Personalized Letters of Recommendation to include with college or employment opportunities
An official diploma seal, graduation tassel, lapel pin, and window decal
Online educational and job placement resources through our partners at
The distinction of wearing official NTHS regalia during graduation
Along with the recognition for superior achievement in a CTE field and scholarship opportunities, NTHS membership benefits also include: a professional portfolio and certificate to showcase the student’s membership; personalized Letters of Recommendation to include with college or employment applications; an official diploma seal, graduation tassel, lapel pin, and window decal; online educational and job placement resources through our partners at Express Employment Professionals; and the distinction of wearing official NTHS regalia during graduation.

10. Reduced rates on auto insurance through our partners at
Discounts up to 60% on select office and school supplies with our partners at
Reduced rates on auto insurance through our partners at
NTHS members and alumni also receive exclusive discounts up to 60% on select office and school supplies with our partners at Office Depot and Office Max, as well as reduced rates on auto insurance through our partners at GEICO.

11. Getting Started Establishing a chapter is easy, rewarding and FREE!
Faculty members can get started by applying online at
There is no cost to establish a chapter at your campus. Faculty members simply need to visit our website, to submit their chapter application and assign advisors.

12. Recognize students today! your outstanding with NTHS
Member and advisor resources and guidelines are available online as well, and our staff at NTHS Headquarters is ready to assist every step of the way. Recognize your outstanding students with NTHS today!