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CTE Student Organizations

CTE Student Organizations

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) work as an integral component of the classroom curriculum and instruction, building upon employability and career skills and concepts through the application and engagement of students in hands-on demonstrations and real life and/or work experiences through a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

CTSO’s help guide students in developing a career path, a program of study and provide opportunities in gaining the skills and abilities needed to be successful in those careers through CTSO activities, programs and competitive events. In addition, students have opportunities to hold leadership positions at the local, state, and national level and attend leadership development conferences to network with other students as well as business and industry partners.

  • Logo for Business Professionals of America, featuring the words 'Business Professionals' in bold, stylized text.Business Professionals of America (BPA) supports education in the area of business and information technology. Activities are designed to prepare students for the workforce by enhancing leadership skills in the business industry. 

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  • The DECA logo features a white geometric shape and the word 'DECA' in white letters against a blue background.Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) prepare future leaders for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. 

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  • The FCCLA logo features the acronym 'FCCLA' in bold red letters, surrounded by a red oval with the words 'Family, Career and Community Leaders of America' inscribed.Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) focuses on leadership potential by building life skills such as problem solving, goal setting, and decision making in the home and workplace.

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  • The HOSA logo features the word 'HOSA' in blue with a brown triangle and curved lines, and the text 'future health professionals' in brown.Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a leadership program for students with interest in pursuing a career in the health professions. 

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  • The ProStart logo, featuring the words 'ProStart' in green and the text 'National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation' in blue.​​​​​​​Pro Start (a culinary student association) enhances what students have learned in the classroom to develop future leaders in the restaurant and food service industry.

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  • The SkillsUSA logo features a red and white checkered flag design with the words 'SkillsUSA' in blue.Skills USA partners with educators and industry to help students excel in their area of interest to be successful and contributing members of today’s workforce. 

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  • The logo for the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) features a stack of books, an apple, and a banner reading 'The Hope for Tomorrow.'Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) provides Texas students with the necessary knowledge needed to explore a career as a teacher. 

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  • The logo for the Technology Student Association, featuring the letters TSA in white against a blue background.Technology Student Association (TSA) is geared specifically to those students interested in leadership opportunities in business education or the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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