Oregon CTSO

1. Career and Technical
High School Student
Organizations
National and Oregon Options

2. Purpose of CTSO’s
• Federally managed by the Office of
Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
• Help prepare young people and adults for
further education and successful careers
• Students have option to extend classroom
learning to competitive skills conferences
along with career and leadership events.

3. National HS CTSO’s
• Business Professionals of America
• DECA
• Future Business Leaders of America
• Future Educators Association
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of
• Health Occupations Students of America
• National FFA
• SkillsUSA
• Technology Student Association (TSA)

4. One or more of the following CTSOs operate in nearly every high school in
Oregon, covering the full spectrum of industries, and bringing benefits to every
corner of our great state

5. FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
• The Mission of…
– FBLA is to bring business and education
together in a positive working relationship
through innovative leadership and career
development programs.
2010-2011 State Officers

6. DECA
An Association of Marketing Students
• The Mission of…
– DECA is to enhance the co-curricular
education of students with interests in
marketing, management and
entrepreneurship.
2010-2011 State Officers

7. FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
• The Mission of…
– FCCLA is to promote personal growth and
leadership development through family and
consumer sciences education.
2010-2011 State Officers

8. FFA
An Association of Agriculture Education Students
• The Mission of…
– FFA is to make a positive difference in the
lives of students by developing their potential
for premier leadership, personal growth and
career success through agricultural education.
2010-2011 State Officers

9. HOSA
Health Occupations Students of America
• The Mission of…
– HOSA is to promote career opportunities in
the health care industry and enhance the
delivery of compassionate, quality health care
to all people.
2010-2011 State Officers

10. SkillsUSA
An Association of Students in Technical, Skilled and Service Studies
• The Mission of…
– SkillsUSA is to promote leadership, personal growth, citizenship
and career success to students in technical and leadership
programs by providing integrated educational application while
preparing students for futures in the trade, industrial, service,
and technical occupations.