Learn . . . Lead . . . Succeed!

Achieve goals through one-of-seven co-curricular CareerTech Student Organizations and the National Technical Honor Society. Each of these organizations are integral to the Oklahoma CareerTech System.

Student organizations provide opportunities for personal growth and scholastic achievement, as well as developing skills in public speaking, planning and organizing.

Members work on various community projects, competitive events, leadership activities, and meet other students who share similar interests. Many students enjoy membership in more than one group.

Where do you see yourself?

BPA - Business Professionals of America

Oklahoma BPA, affiliated with  Business and Information Technology Education, during 2013-2014 . . .

• 4,261    BPA members
• 243      Local BPA chapters in high schools and technology center
• 374      BPA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society

DECA - Marketing Student Organization

Oklahoma DECA, affiliated with Marketing Education, during 2013-2014. . .

• 2,269     DECA members
• 43         Local DECA chapters in high schools and technology centers
• 19         DECA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society

FCCLA - Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America

Oklahoma FCCLA, affiliated with Family and Consumer Sciences Education, during 2013-2014. . .

• 13,011     FCCLA members
• 406         Local FCCLA chapters in junior, senior high schools and technology centers
• 114         FCCLA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society

FFA - Agriculture Student Organization

• 25,575    FFA members
• 355        Local FFA Chapters in junior and senior high schools
• 25          FFA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society

HOSA - Health Student Organization

Oklahoma HOSA, affiliated with Health Careers Education, during 2013-2014 .. .

• 6,309    HOSA members
• 162       Local HOSA chapters in high schools and technology centers
• 737       HOSA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society

SkillsUSA

Oklahoma SkillsUSA, affiliated with Trade and Industrial Education, during 2013-2014 . . .

• 11,539   SkillsUSA members
• 124        Local SkillsUSA chapters in high schools and technology centers
• 823        SkillsUSA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society

TSA - Technology Student Association

Oklahoma TSA, affiliated with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, during 2013-2014. . .

• 21,309   TSA members
• 187        Local TSA chapters in middle and junior high schoo

NTHS - The National Technical Honor Society

Oklahoma NTHS, during 2013-2014 . .

• 2,630   NTHS members are members of Oklahoma CareerTech Student Organizations
• 90        Local NTHS chapters in technology centers, high schools, and private schools

To find out more about certain courses or programs in your area contact the nearest  Technology Center.

Did You Know?

During 2013-2014 . . .

• Nearly half of Oklahoma 9th -12th grade students - 81,515 - were enrolled in CareerTech classes.
• More than 84,273 middle school through adult students were members of at least one Oklahoma CareerTech Student Organization.
• Oklahoma CareerTech graduates added $3.5 billion annually to the states economy
• Courses were offered in 541 middle, junior and senior high schools and 29 technology centers.