Student Organizations
Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) in California
Student Leadership for Career Paths
CTSOs are: “A primary vehicle for offering support and personalization, as well as leadership development opportunities, is through the extensive and deeply rooted system of national CTSOs…structures that facilitate curriculum integration and career exploration. CTSOs are available to both secondary and postsecondary students, and currently exist in California in the five traditional CTE career areas listed below; a CTSO does not yet exist for students in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment area, as this is a relatively new career area”, excerpted from the California Career Technical Education State Plan.
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Agriscience
- Animal Science
- Forestry and Natural Resources
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Plant and Soil Science
Future Farmers of America
http://www.calaged.org
Contact: Josiah Mayfield
CA Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-319-0486
JMayfield@cde.ca.gov
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Finance and Business
- Accounting Services
- Banking and Related Services;
- Business Financial Management
Information Technology
- Information Support and Services
- Media Support and Services
- Network Communications
- Programming and Systems Development
Future Business Leaders of America
http://www.cafbla.org
Contact: Judith Nunez
PO Box 102
Cottonwood, CA 96022
949-551-FBLA
programcoordinator@cafbla.org
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Health Science and Medical Technology
- Biotechnology Research and Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Therapeutic Services
Health Occupations Students of America
http://ww.cal-hosa.org
Contact: Cindy Beck
CA Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-319-0470
CBeck@cde.ca.gov
California Association FHA-HERO
Education, Child Development and Family Services
- Child Development
- Consumer Services
- Education
- Family and Human Services
Fashion and Interior Design
- Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and Merchandising
- Interior Design, Furnishings, and Maintenance
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
- Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition
- Food Service and Hospitality
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
California Association FHA-HERO
http://ww.hect.org/fhahero
Contact: Bob Heuvel
CA Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-319-0673
BHeuvel@cde.ca.gov
SkillsUSA California
Arts, Media, and Entertainment
- Media and Design Arts
- Performing Arts
- Production and Managerial Arts
Building Trades and Construction
- Cabinetmaking and Wood Products
- Engineering and Heavy Construction
- Mechanical Construction
- Residential and Commercial Construction
Energy and Utilities
- Electromechanical Installation and Maintenance
- Energy and Environmental Technology
- Public Utilities
- Residential and Commercial Energy and Utilities
Engineering and Design
- Architectural and Structural Engineering
- Computer Hardware, Electrical, and Networking Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Technology
- Environmental and Natural Science Engineering
Manufacturing and Product Development
- Graphic Arts Technology
- Integrated Graphics Technology
- Machine and Forming Technology
- Welding Technology
Public Services
- Human Services
- Legal and Government Services
- Protective Services
Transportation
- Aviation and Aerospace Transportation Services
- Collision Repair and Refinishing
- Vehicle Maintenance, Service, and Repair
SkillsUSA California
http;//www.skillsusaca.com
Contact: Dara Dubois or Clay Mitchell
CA Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-445-7754
DDubois@cde.ca.gov
CMitchel@cde.ca.gov