Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Overview
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.
FCCLA and HOSA are the CTSOs for students in the:
- Family and Human Services Pathway
HOSA is the CTSO for students in the:
- Health Science Pathway
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for students in the:
- Personal Care Services Pathway
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
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.
Websites
National
Nationally there are over 202,825 members in over 5,868 chapters.
Utah
Utah has over 2,698 members in 112 chapters.
Contact
Aubrey Turnbow
State Advisor | Email
HOSA—Future Healthcare Professionals
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.
Websites
National
Nationally there are over 165,822 members in 3,785 chapters.
Utah
Utah has 4,145 HOSA members in 89 chapters.
Contact
Denise Abbott
State Advisor | Email
SkillsUSA
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.
Websites
National SkillsUSA | Utah SkillsUSA
National
Nationally there are over 335,000 SkillsUSA members.
Utah
Utah has over 1,439 SkillsUSA members in 71 chapters.
Contact
Nathan PIckett
State Advisor | Email
HOSA—Future Healthcare Professionals
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.
Websites
National
Nationally there are over 165,822 members in 3,785 chapters.
Utah
Utah has 4,145 HOSA members in 89 chapters.
Contact
Denise Abbott
State Advisor | E-mail