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Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are a vital part of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE). CTSOs play an integral role in preparing students to become college and career ready members of society who hold productive leadership roles in their communities. CTSOs are committed to the growth of students in all CTAE career pathways.
Why CTSOs
These organizations provide motivation, leadership training, and career development opportunities for students enrolled in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs in middle and high schools and enhance their occupational, employability and leadership skills through various activities such as conferences, award programs, service projects, and competitive events. These organizations conduct activities and events at the local, state and national levels in which students can participate and compete.
How CTSOs Work
When integrated into the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education curriculum, the CTSO is a powerful instructional tool which offers organized curriculum-oriented activities that help students maximize employability, gain leadership opportunities, and develop personal skills which enable them to develop into productive members of society.
CTSO Mission
CTSOs are co-curricular organizations with leadership programs and competitive events which reflect current curriculum standards and competencies for the instructional programs they serve. Teachers infuse the CTSO's activities into the instructional activities, thereby helping students see the real world value of their academic studies.
CTSO Core Values
1. Commitment - To create among members, educators, and business and industry an adherence and appreciation for all Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Programs.
2. Conviction – To develop patriotism through knowledge of our nation's heritage and practice of democracy.
3. Education – To create enthusiasm and empower students to become lifelong learners.
4. Integrity – To deal honestly and fairly with one another.
5. Leadership – To develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, professional, community and social activities.
6. Professionalism – To promote high standards in career ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety.
7. Recognition – Appreciation of the value of achievement.
8. Service – To cultivate a desire to contribute to the benefit and welfare of others,
9. Teamwork – To enhance the ability of students to plan together, organize, and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic process.
CTSOs at W-WCHS
Organization #1:
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA - FBLA
Year Founded: 1942
Mission: The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Workforce-Related Pathways:
Administrative/Information
Interactive
Support Computing
Computer Systems & Support
Financial Management – Accounting
Media Computer Networking
Small Business Development
Financial Management – Services
National Website: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/
State Website: https://georgiafbla.org/
Local Advisers:
Middle School: Ms. Gresham (greshamt@wilkes.k12.ga.us)
High School: Coach Nesbitt (nesbittd@wilkes.k12.ga.us) & Ms. Hardesty (hardestyk@wilkes.k12.ga.us)
Approximate Basic Membership Cost: $20
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Organization #2:
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA - FCCLA
Year Founded: 1945
Mission: The mission of FCCLA is to promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family members, wage earners and community leaders, members develop skills for life through—character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.
Workforce-Related Pathways:
Family and Consumer Sciences
Culinary Arts
Human Services
Interior Design
Education
National Website: https://fcclainc.org/
State Website: https://www.georgiafccla.org/
Local Adviser: Ms. Hardy (hardym@wilkes.k12.ga.us)
Approximate Basic Membership Cost: $20
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Organization #3:
The National FFA Organization
Year Founded: 1928
Mission: The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Workforce-Related Pathways:
Agriscience
Forestry/ Natural Resources
Agriculture Mechanics
Animal Science
Plant Science / Horticulture
Agribusiness Management
Veterinary Science
National Website: https://www.ffa.org/our-membership/
State Website: https://www.georgiaffa.org/page.aspx?ID=5
Local Advisers-Middle & High School:
Mr. Garrett (garrettg@wilkes.k12.ga.us)
Ms. Seawright (seawrightm@wilkes.k12.ga.us)
Approximate Basic Membership Cost: $20
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Organization #4:
HOSA: FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Year Founded: 1976
Mission: The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development for all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.
Workforce-Related Pathways:
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Therapeutic Services-Emergency
Therapeutic Services-Nursing
Therapeutic Services-Medical
Physical Medicine
Biotechnology Research & Development
National Website: https://hosa.org/
State Website: https://gafccla.com/
Local Adviser: Ms. Campbell (campbelld@wilkes.k12.ga.us)
Approximate Basic Membership Cost: $25
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To learn more about Georgia's Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), visit https://gactso.org/. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Alicia Finnell (finnella@wilkes.k12.ga.us).
If you are interested in joining one of the W-W CTAE CTSOs, complete this CTSO Membership Interest Form.
Source: GaCTSO.org