Student Organizations
The following Career and Technical Student Organizations are recognized as being an integral part of CTE instructional programs:
Business Professionals of America (BPA) BPA is dedicated to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. We offer our members programs in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. |
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Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) DECA is a national association that provides teachers and members with educational and leadership development activities to merge with the education classroom instructional program.DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. |
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Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life — planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal communication — necessary in the home and workplace. |
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Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) HOSA is a national vocational student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Education Division of the American Vocational Association. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health occupations instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HOE-HOSA Partnership. |
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FFA is a dynamic organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members' potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. |
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SkillsUSA |
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Texas Association for Future Educators (TAFE) |
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Texas Public Service Teacher Association (TPSTA) The Texas Public Service Teacher Association was developed to help high school Law/Public Safety/Corrections/Security students experience interaction with other students and working professionals in an effort to pinpoint their future career expectations through competition and education. |