Student Organizations

DECA, a national association of marketing education students, provides teachers and members with educational and leadership development activities to merge with classroom instructional programs.

Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. More than 227,000 members are active in a network of associations in 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership skills and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, p

FBLA-PBL includes young people preparing for success as leaders in businesses, government and communities. The site linked above helps current and prospective FBLA-PBL members find information about the association, its programs and services, and its members.

HOSA is a national student organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition. The group is exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, collegiate and adult students enrolled in the health sciences: HOSA is 100 percent health care! HOSA enhances the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for students to develop knowledge, skills and leadership. This helps students meet the needs of the health care community.

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving high school students, college students and professional members enrolled in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations.

The Technology Student Association is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of technology education students who are enrolled in, or have completed, technology education courses.

The National Technical Honor Society honors student achievement and leadership in career and technical education, promotes educational excellence, awards scholarships and enhances career opportunities for the group's members.

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.