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Career Technical Student Organizations

Career Technical Student Organizations. Educating for Careers/California Partnership Academy Conference February 15, 2012.

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Career Technical Student Organizations

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  1. Career Technical Student Organizations Educating for Careers/California Partnership Academy Conference February 15, 2012

  2. The purpose of a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) is to enhance the opportunity for students to develop the necessary skills, abilities, and attitudes to succeed in the world of work.

  3. California CTSOs • FBLA – Kay Ferrier • DECA – Kay Ferrier • FFA – Bob Heuvel • FHA-HERO – Angie Ford • HOSA – Cindy Beck • SkillsUSA – Clay Mitchell

  4. Fun Statistics • Most high school students take one career and technical education class. • Over 30% of college students are involved in career technical education programs • 40% of employers say applicants are poorly skilled • 30% of employers say applicants training does not match available jobs • 40 million adults receive postsecondary occupational training.

  5. CTSO’s Provide Students with: • Leadership Skills • Teamwork • Decision making • Conflict resolution • Professionalism • Self-worth

  6. Competitive Events Program • Enhance academic skills • Promote career choices • Contribute to employability • Opportunities for industry contacts • Jobs • Scholarships • Social outlets with their peers & community • Fun…travel…excitement • The opportunity to be the best that they can be!

  7. CTSO’s Offer Teachers: • Strategies to deliver standards-based curriculum • Integrated activities • Curriculum resources • Professional networking opportunities • Strategies for community involvement • Greater success for your students…personally and professionally

  8. CTSO’s Offer Business & Industry • Pipeline for future employees • Skilled workforce • Networking/connections • Opportunities to provide valuable resources • Work-based learning…classroom connections…advisory councils…scholarships

  9. What does it take to start a CTSO? • School Administration Support • Advisor • Students • CDE Support • Business & Industry Support • Enthusiasm • CTE Course Alignment with CTSO

  10. Role of an Advisor • Empower students to • Hold student elections • Plan & conduct chapter meetings • Develop a program of activities/calendar • Identify committees/team members to organize activities • Co-curricular program implementation • Identify & Develop Individual Leadership Qualities

  11. Role of the Student • Learn & Apply Leadership Skills & Abilities • Develop Professionalism • Participate in a variety of classroom, workplace, and community activities (teamwork, public speaking)

  12. Role of Business and Industry • Provide resources for students and teachers • Keep class/program relevant to industry needs • Employ students • Connection to ‘real world’ experiences

  13. FBLA andDECA=BUSINESS!!!! Professional development and officer training Local and regional activities and events 7000; 2800 Membership Tools, partnerships & many ways to be a leader

  14. FBLA andDECA=BUSINESS!!!! FLAVORs.. FBLA has 187 local chapters with projects: Government Awareness, Go Green, March of Dimes. Oracle, Accounting Association DECA- AEG, Safeway , Mens’ warehouse. FIDM, Sports Industry. L.A. Experince, DECA University, Emerging leader assessment, Fund Development

  15. The Ag Ed Model • FFA participation is a graded part of every agriculture education class.

  16. FHA-HERO: The California Affiliate of FCCLA • Open to all Home Economic Careers and Technology students • Approximately 4,000 members in Middle, Junior, Senior High Schools and ROCPs

  17. FHA-HERO Program Components • Personal growth • Leadership development • Career exploration and preparation • Member and advisor recognition • Social, recreation and fundraising • Community service

  18. Benefits of Participation • College and Career Preparation • Local, Regional, State, & National leadership opportunities • $80,000 awarded annually in scholarships, awards, prizes • 20 Competitive Recognition Events in: • Education, Child Development, & Family Services, • Fashion Design & Interior Design • Hospitality (Culinary), Tourism, & Recreation

  19. SkillsUSA California • Over 5,200 members in California in 6 Geographical Regions

  20. SkillsUSA California • Co-curricular program for student leadership training and skill acquisition • Fulfills the student leadership training requirement found in the California State Plan for Career Technical Education • Regional, State and National Leadership and Skill events for secondary and post secondary students • Over 3,500 students at the Regional level in 2012 • Over 1,200 students at the State level in 2011 • Over 240 students and advisors from California at the National level in 2011 • Supported by SB70 and Perkins Funding

  21. California Health Occupations Students of America (Cal-HOSA) • Annual Activities • Regional Leadership Conference • State Leadership Conference • National Leadership Conference • State Officer Training • Professional Development Activities

  22. Cal-HOSA • Advisor Resources • Student Resources • Scholarships • Online Newsletters

  23. Why Teachers Become CTSO Advisors • Student Success • Program Promotion • Parent, Community, Business & Industry Participation and Support

  24. Questions and Answers

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