Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Student organizations enhance learning and are an integral part of the Career and Technical Education program.
Students enrolled in CTE courses are encouraged to join and participate in related Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO). Career and Technical Student Organizations are an integral part of the Career & Technical Education program in Garland ISD.
What is a CTSO?
These organizations provide an opportunity for students to participate in a variety of activities, community service projects and local, state and national competitive events, which enhance the CTE instructional programs. Through these youth leadership organizations, students have the opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills.
Organizations
Expand AllBusiness Professionals of America (BPA)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
An organization for students interested in Business careers.
DECA
An organization for students interested in Marketing careers.
Educators Rising
An organization for students interested in education careers.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
An organization for students interested in Family & Consumer Sciences.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
An organization for students interested in Bio-related Technology, Communications, Construction, Computer Applications, Manufacturing, Energy, Power and Transportation.
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
An organization for students interested in Agriculture careers.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
An organization for students interested in Health Science & Technology.
SkillsUSA was formerly known as Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
An organization for students interested in Bio-related Technology, Communications, Construction, Computer Applications, Manufacturing, Energy, Power and Transportation.
Technology Student Association (TSA)
An organization for students interested in Bio-related Technology, Communications, Construction, Computer Applications, Manufacturing, Energy, Power and Transportation.
Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
An organization for students interested in the education profession.