Professional Organizations

EDUCATOR ORGANIZATIONS

Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
http://www.acteonline.org
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers.

Utah Association for Career and Technical Education (UACTE)
http://www.uacte.org
UACTE has been providing leadership and advocacy for career and technical education programs and professionals since 1929. The organization is an affiliate of the national organization Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).

INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS

CompTIA
http://www.comptia.org/
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy.

Information Technology Association of America
http://www.itaa.org/
The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) is the premier high-tech industry association working to maintain America’s role as the world’s innovation headquarters.

Utah Technology Council
http://www.uita.org/
UTC is the premier industry-led technology organization in Utah. As a privately funded industry trade association, UTC was formed by the merger of the Utah Information Technology Association (UITA) and the Utah Life Science Association (ULSA) in April 2006.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
http://www.fbla-pbl.org/
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.

SkillsUSA - An Association of Skilled & Technical Sciences Education Students
http://www.skillsusa.org/
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.

TSA - Technology Student Association
http://www.tsaweb.org/
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.

Updated January 22, 2010