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 . . .

• 6,310   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

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

HOSA - Health Student Organization

Oklahoma HOSA, affiliated with Health Careers Education, during 2016-2017.. .

• 6,954    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 . . .

• 12,866   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. . .

• 22,327   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.

Did You Know?

FY17 facts

• CareerTech programs are available to students in 6th through 12th grades in Oklahoma schools.
• Thirty-seven percent (122,196) of Oklahoma's 6th through 12th grade students were enrolled in CareerTech courses.
• Nearly half (83,728) of Oklahoma's 9th through 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.