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Career & Technical Student Organizations for AISD CTE Students

CTSOs (Career & Technical Student Organizations) are a co-curricular aspect of CTE programs. CTSOs provide students with opportunities to highlight their learning through competition, develop leadership skills, earn scholarships, and network with professionals. There is a state approved CTSO for every CTE program. Below is a listing of those CTSOs with a brief description of each CTSO and a link to the official website.

  • The DECA logo features a blue diamond shape and the letters DECA in bold blue.

     

    • Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
    • Visit this link for more information.

     

  • The HOSA logo features the word 'HOSA' in white letters on a blue background, with a triangle and curved lines. The text 'future health professionals' is also visible.

    • HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions.
    • Visit this link for more information.

  • The SkillsUSA Texas logo features a blue and red design with a stylized flag.

    • SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
    • Visit this link for more information.

  • The logo for the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE), featuring a red apple, books, and the text 'The Hope for Tomorrow.'

    • The Texas Association of Future Educators or TAFE (pronounced "taffy") is a co-curricular statewide non-profit (501 c3) student organization created to allow young men and women an opportunity to explore the teaching profession. The organization was created in 1984 to provide the best and brightest high school and middle school students in Texas with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions about pursuing careers in education.
    • Visit this link for more information.

  • The Texas FFA logo features the state outline with the FFA emblem.

    • Texas Future Farmers of America (Texas FFA) is a dynamic student-led leadership development organization for students of agricultural education. The FFA changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Agriculture is a very broad field of study. Members study things like landscaping, floriculture, animal science, computer applications, accounting, environmental science, mechanics and engineering. Regardless of an FFA member’s career choice, the FFA provides opportunities to build and apply math, science, technology and leadership skills to their life.
    • Visit this link for more information.