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Science Technology
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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Oklahoma's
highly acclaimed career and technology education system offers a
variety of services and educational opportunities for a wide range
of Oklahomans, ranging from junior high school students to senior
citizens.
Learn about
possible careers, career exploration possibilities, leadership opportunities,
or education and training for marketable job skills, the Oklahoma
career and technology system has lots to offer.
In 2008-09, Oklahoma CareerTech students were enrolled in more than 77,000 college credit hours through agreements with higher education. Oklahoma CareerTech students learn industry-valued skills and earn industry certifications.
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Oklahoma CareerTech Student Organizations
Achieve goals through one-of-seven career and technology student
organizations.
These organizations provide opportunities for personal
growth and scholastic achievement, as well as developing skills in public
speaking, planning and organizing.
Work on various community projects, competitive
events, and leadership activities, and meet other students who share
similar interests. The student organizations and affililated educational programs
are below.
See which one is best for you!
Did You Know?
- About half of Oklahoma high schools students (87,000) and 36,000 in Grades 6-are enrolled in CareerTech.
- More than 71,000 middle school-through-adult students are members of at least one of seven Oklahoma CareerTech student organizations.
- Approved CareerTech education courses are counted as credits toward Oklahoma’s Promise requirements.
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BPA – Business Professionals of America Today’s students. Tomorrow’s business professionals. Oklahoma BPA, affiliated with Business
and Information Technology Education . . .
- Has held six national offices and had the largest postsecondary chapter during the past nine years.
- Had the national 2009 secondary and postsecondary presidents—the first time in 15 years both presidents were elected from the same state.
- Has received scholarship offers totaling $1.6 million annually since 2006 for top BPA students from the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University.
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DECA - Developing future leaders in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
Oklahoma DECA, affiliated with Marketing Education . . .
- Has raised more than $5,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation as the state philanthropy.
- Has received scholarship offers totaling $396,000 annually for top DECA students from the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University.
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FCCLA – Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America To promote personal growth and leadership development.
Oklahoma FCCLA, affiliated with Family and Consumer Sciences Education . . .
- Has held seven national offices during the past 10 years.
- Placed first in the national FCCLA outreach project, raising $30,020—enough to feed 1,600 families for one week.
- Has members who continue their education at schools such as Johnson & Wales, the Culinary Institute of America, and Harvard, as well as state colleges and universities.
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FFA - Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.
Oklahoma FFA, affiliated with Agricultural Education, during 2009 . . .
- Awarded $143,250 in scholarships through the Oklahoma FFA Foundation and its partners.
- Had 27 National Proficiency Award finalists and 11 national winners—more than any other state.
- Achieved 33 National Three-Star Chapters—more than any other state.
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HOSA - A Student-Led Association of Future Health Professionals.
Oklahoma HOSA, affiliated with Health Careers Education . . .
- Claims the largest membership of postsecondary members in the nation.
- Has 31 National Technical Honor Society chapters—more than any other state.
- Received the “Most Professional” Award at the 2008 National Leadership Conference.
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SkillsUSA – Preparing for leadership in the world of work.
Oklahoma SkillsUSA, affiliated with Trade and Industrial Education . . .
- Has had 43 national officers and 15 International Degree winners since 1965.
- Has the largest alumni membership of any state.
- Received the nation’s first National Advisor of the Year Award in 1993, with two more in 1998 and 2000.
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TSA – Technology Student Association Learning to live in a technical world.
Oklahoma TSA, affiliated with Technology Engineering Education . . .
- Boasts 27 national officers and ranks within the top five states in the number of delegates attending the national conference during 32 years of TSA membership.
- Has had the largest number of middle school chapters in the country since 1995.
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To fnd out more about certain courses or programs in your area contact the nearest Technology Center.
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