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.
FFA is the CTSO for students in the:
- Welding and Machining Pathway
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for students in the:
- Manufacturing and Production Pathway
TSA is the CTSO for students in the:
- Manufacturing and Production Pathway
- Welding and Machining Pathway
FFA—An Association of Agricultural Education Students
FFA 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.
Websites
National FFA Organization | Utah FFA Association
National
Nationally there are over 557,000 FFA members in 7,498 chapters.
Utah
Utah has approximately 6,200 FFA members in 78 chapters. Approximately 38 percent of the FFA membership is female.
Contact
MeKena Wallentine
State Advisor | E-mail
SkillsUSA—An Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Education Students
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 | E-mail
TSA—Technology Student Association
TSA is the only student organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technology education classes in grades K-12. Students participate in chapter fund-raising activities and community service projects. Leadership training is offered to student officers at the local, state, or national levels.
Websites
National
Nationally there are more than 230,000 middle and high school TSA members, with chapters in every state.
Utah
Utah has over 3,716 TSA members in 55 chapters.
Contact
Lisa Wadzeck
State Advisor | E-mail
FFA—An Association of Agricultural Education Students
FFA 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.
Websites
National FFA Organization | Utah FFA Association
National
Nationally there are over 557,000 FFA members in 7,498 chapters.
Utah
Utah has approximately 6,200 FFA members in 78 chapters. Approximately 38 percent of the FFA membership is female.
Contact
MeKena Wallentine
State Advisor | E-mail
SkillsUSA—An Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Education Students
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 | E-mail
TSA—Technology Student Association
TSA is the only student organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technology education classes in grades K-12. Students participate in chapter fund-raising activities and community service projects. Leadership training is offered to student officers at the local, state, or national levels.
Websites
National
Nationally there are more than 230,000 middle and high school TSA members, with chapters in every state.
Utah
Utah has over 3,716 TSA members in 55 chapters.
Contact
Lisa Wadzeck
State Advisor | E-mail