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Career and Technical Student Organizations - CTSO

Welcome!

Over 40,000 students participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO). These dynamic organizations develop academic success through applied academics, promote choice and identification of career options and foster interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications human relations and social interactions. They also encourage excellence in scholarship, build character, promote citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism, endorse cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people and provide opportunities for state, national and international travel through internships, camps and leadership conferences. The eight Arizona CTSOs are Arizona Thespians, DECA, Educators Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA.

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1/10/22 ANNOUNCEMENT

In light of a spike in cases and health issues and concerns resulting from COVID-19, Arizona CTSO’s:  DECA, FBLA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA have made the difficult decision to cancel their 2022 District/regional conferences. We still planning on holding the State Leadership Conferences.  This is ONLY Districts/regional and Conferences. While a variety of factors influenced this decision, be assured that the health and safety of our students and stakeholders is always our primary concern.   

Please remain connected with us on the ADE website, our state's CTSO websites, and on social media for continuing updates. We are issuing refunds for any chapters who have already paid for district/regional conferences; please be patient as we process those funds. 

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na Thespians

Arizona Thespians, a Region I Chapter affiliated with the International Thespian Society and the Educational Theatre Association, is dedicated to promoting theatre education in our schools and community. It is our mission to create the leaders of tomorrow through the educational and theatrical experiences of the performing arts to develop strong communities. Arizona Thespians has over 130 Thespian Troupes with over 3700 members. 3500 Thespians participated in our various Festivals throughout the year. For more information, contact, Jenell Riordan (480) 984-8947 ext. 256 or go to www.arizonathespians.com.

 

 

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DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Arizona DECA has over 6,250 members, with over 225,000 DECA members internationally. For information, contact Robert Waller, State Advisor, at (602) 542-5354 or go to www.azdeca.org.

 

 

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Educators Rising

and technical student organization for Education Professions and/or Early Childhood Education programs that focus on providing personal and professional development opportunities for high school students who aspire to become future educators. Educators Rising (EdRising) has over 1300 members. For information, contact Julie Ellis, Director, Career & Technical Student Organizations, (602) 542-5350, or (602) 542-5315 or go to www.edrisingaz.org.

 

 

 

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FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest and oldest business student organization in the world, with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields! FBLA is in over 125 schools in Arizona and has 5,500 members. This year, more than 2,000 students, advisers, and community volunteers attended their State Leadership Conference. For information, contact Missey Boucher-Goodman, State Adviser (602) 364-2339 or go to www.azfbla.org.

 

 

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) helps young people become leaders with student-directed learning in Family And Consumer Sciences (FACS) education in the areas of Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, Fashion & Interior Design, Hospitality Management. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities. Arizona FCCLA has over 4,600 members; 1,000 members attended their state conference this year. For information, contact Andrew Kuntz (602) 542-3040 or go to www.azfccla.org.

 

 

FFA

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“Future Farmers of America” (FFA) was founded to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to explore their interests in a broad range of career pathways, including biologists, chemists, veterinarians, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Arizona FFA has over 10,000 members. For information, contact Bethany Matos (602) 542-5564 or go to www.azffa.org.

 

 

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HOSA

HOSA–Future Health Professionals is a student-led Career and Technical Student Organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition for middle school, secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students interested in a career in healthcare. AzHOSA has over 9,400 members; over 1,700 members attended their state conference this year. For information, contact Elizabeth Carnesi (602) 228-5281 or go to www.azhosa.org.

 

 

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SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, emphasizing total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA Arizona has over 15,000 members and over 3,000 members at State Championships. For more information, contact Daniel Kelly, (602) 542-5565 or go to www.azskillsusa.org or www.skillsusa.org.


Important Documents and Resources

  • Email Opt-in Form
  • Calendar of Events for all CTSOs - 7-15-21
  • Which CTSO belongs to the CTE program?
  • CTSO Membership - Updated 5/26/21
  • AZ CTE Home Page
  • CTE Programs and Standards
    • Program Standards
    • Approved Program List
    • ADE Quality and Compliance Monitoring Form
    • Local Occupational Programs
    • Embedded Academic Credit
  • CTED - Career & Technical Education District
  • CTE Postsecondary
  • CTE Industry Credentials
  • CTE Technical Skills Assessments (TSAs)
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    • Perkins V
    • Priority
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  • Arizona School Counselors
  • CTE Administrator Resources
  • Work-Based Learning
  • Arizona Professional Skills
  • Arizona Career Literacy
  • CTSOs
  • CTE Professional Development
  • CTE Educator Certification

Contact

  • CTE Main
  • (602) 542-5282
  • CTE State Director - Cathie Raymond
  • (602) 364-2211
  • [email protected]
  • CTE Programs - Cindy Gutierrez
  • (602) 542-4365
  • [email protected]
  • Technical Standards, Technical Skills Assessment, Career Literacy - Judy Balogh
  • (602) 542-4155
  • [email protected]
  • School Counselors - Amanda Nolasco
  • (602) 542-5353
  • [email protected]
  • CTE Student Organizations - Julie Ellis
  • (602) 542-5350
  • [email protected]
  • Fiscal / Grants / Accountability - Bobby Neves
  • (602) 542-5137
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