CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Student Leadership Organizations were established with the commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. In addition to offering a wide variety of specific career and technical training, CTE integrates student leadership elements, which complements student participation in these courses and programs. The term ”Career and Technical Student Organizations” (CTSOs) means an organization for individuals enrolled in a career and technical education program that engages in leadership activities as an integral part of the instructional program.

CTSOs are not after-school clubs where only a few career and technical education students belong. They are a powerful instructional tool integrated into the career and technical curriculum and classroom. CTSOs present organized activities for students to gain personal and leadership skills making them more employable, preparing them to become productive citizens, and assisting them in assuming positive roles in the home and community.

State CTSO Advisory Committee Membership - PDF

State Coordination

Marv Johnson, Statewide Coordinator
E-mail: marv [dot] johnson [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Marv Johnson)

TC Danel , Technician
E-mail: theresa [dot] danel [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (TC Danel)

Calendar of Events

2008-09 Calendar - Excel | PDF

State Advisors
DECA—An Association of Marketing Students
DECA is an organization that promotes leadership development, service to the community, and vocational understanding.

Jim Powell
E-mail: jimdeca [at] comcast [dot] net (Jim Powell)
Web Sites - Utah DECA | National DECA

FBLA—Future Business Leaders of America
FBLA provides students with opportunities for leadership,community involvement, business partnerships, and competition with other students in events ranging from Public Speaking to Job
Interview to Parliamentary Procedures.

Nanette Anderson
E-mail: ns_anderson [at] msn [dot] com (Nanette Anderson)
Web Sites - Utah FBLA | National FBLA

FCCLA—Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
FCCLA provides students with opportunities to attain knowledge, skills, and leadership characteristics necessary to succeed in life, as well as promoting personal growth and leadership development.

Candace Thurgood
E-mail: cthurgood [at] rhs [dot] weber [dot] k12 [dot] ut [us] (Candace Thurgood)
Web Sites - Utah FCCLA | National FCCLA

FFA—An Association of Agricultural Education Students
FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Brett M. Evans
E-mail: brettevans [at] pcu [dot] net (Brett Evans)
Web Sites - Utah FFA | National FFA

HOSA—Health Occupations Students of America
HOSA provides students with opportunities to attain the knowledge, skills and leadership characteristics necessary to succeed in a health care profession, through leadership training, career training, and service projects.

Denise Abbott
E-mail: denisea [at] provo [dot] edu (Denise Abbott)
Web Sites - Utah HOSA | National HOSA

SkillsUSA—An Association of Trade and Technical Education Students
SkillsUSA provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. The organization builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes,
and communication skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride in the dignity of work.

Curtis Barnett
E-mail: cbarnette [at] sisna [dot] com (Curtis Barnett)
Web Sites - Utah SkillsUSA | National SkillsUSA

TSA—Technology Student Association
TSA is the only student organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technology education classes in grades K-12. Students participate in chapter fund-raising activities and community service projects. Leadership training is offered to student officers at the local, state, or national levels.

Mike Smoot
E-mail: mike [dot] smoot [at] jordan [dot] k12 [dot] ut [dot] us (Mike Smoot)
Web Sites - Utah TSA | National TSA

 

Updated May 1, 2008