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.
FBLA is the CTSO for students in the:
FCCLA is the CTSO for students in the:
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for students in the:
TSA is the CTSO for students in the:
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.
Duke Di Stefano
State Advisor | E-mail
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.
Aubrey Turnbow
State Advisor | E-mail
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.
National SkillsUSA | Utah SkillsUSA
Utah has over 1,439 SkillsUSA members in 71 chapters.
Richard Wittwer
State Advisor | E-mail
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.
Nationally there are more than 230,000 middle and high school TSA members, with chapters in every state.
Lisa Wadzeck
State Advisor | E-mail
FBLA: State
FCCLA: State(PDF File) | National
SkillsUSA: State(PDF File) | National
TSA: State(PDF File) | National