Student Organizations
Making a Difference
Achieve goals through one-of-seven co-curricular CareerTech Student Organizations and the National Technical Honor Society. Each of these organizations is 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?
View the "Making a Difference" webpage.
BPA - Business Professionals of America
Oklahoma BPA, affiliated with Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education, during 2016-2017 . . .
- 4,964 BPA members
- 301 Local BPA chapters in high schools and technology center
- 381 BPA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society
DECA - Marketing Student Organization
Oklahoma DECA, affiliated with Marketing Education, during 2016-2017. . .
- 2,132 DECA members
- 35 Local DECA chapters in high schools and technology centers
- 38 DECA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society
FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Oklahoma FCCLA, affiliated with Family and Consumer Sciences Education, during 2016-2017. . .
- 11,342 FCCLA members
- 381 Local FCCLA chapters in junior, senior high schools and technology centers
FFA - Agriculture Student Organization
- 26,912 FFA members
- 360 Local FFA chapters in 8th through 12th grades
- 433 Local FFA chapter advisers
HOSA - Health Student Organization
Oklahoma HOSA, affiliated with Health Careers Education, during 2016-2017.. .
- 7,413 HOSA members
- 160 Local HOSA chapters in high schools and technology centers
- 828 HOSA members inducted into National Technical Honor Society
SkillsUSA
Oklahoma SkillsUSA, affiliated with Trade and Industrial Education, during 2016-2017 . . .
- 12,685 SkillsUSA members
- 136 Local SkillsUSA chapters in high schools and technology centers
TSA - Technology Student Association
Oklahoma TSA, affiliated with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, during 2016-2017. . .
- 20,327 TSA members
- 201 Local TSA chapters in middle and junior high school
NTHS - The National Technical Honor Society
Oklahoma NTHS, during 2014-2015 . .
- 2,756 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.
FY16 facts
- CareerTech programs are available to students in 6th through 12th grades in Oklahoma's comprehensive schools.
- Thirty-six percent (121,016) of Oklahoma's 6th-12th-grade students were enrolled in CareerTech courses.
- Nearly half (83,321) of Oklahoma's 9th-12th-grade students were enrolled in CareerTech classes.
- More than 88,000 students learned important leadership skills as members of CareerTech co-curricular student organizations.
