Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) integrate into Career and Technical Education programs and courses across the country. CTSOs extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the middle/high school, state and national levels. CTSOs are a powerful avenue for helping our nation address key challenges such as workforce development, student achievement, economic vitality and global competitiveness. CTSOs are authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act. 

BPA is the premier Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration and other related career fields.

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DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

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Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through college and into the profession.

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national career and technical student organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and care. FCCLA chapters have recently been developed in Olathe.

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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) brings business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

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Future Farmers of America (FFA) makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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HOSA-Future Health Professionals (formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America) is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA is 100 percent healthcare.

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SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. They provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation's classrooms.

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Technology Student Association (TSA) provides leadership and opportunities in technology, innovation, design and engineering. Members apply STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts through co-curricular programs.

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