Vermont Career & Technical Student Organizations

Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) provide opportunities for students to develop and enhance the skills they will need to be successful in their future career and leadership endeavors. Organized educational activities promoting personal leadership and career enhancement opportunities are integrated into technical education programs.

Vermont CTSOs

• Educators Rising is a student organization with intra-curricular learning opportunities integrated into existing education and training programs. Educators Rising is a community-based movement that provides Grow Your Own programming through the Educators Rising Curriculum and supporting student activities. Joyce Kemp, EdRising VT Executive Director Contact
• FBLA is an organization to prepare students for success in our businesses, government, and communities. The Future Business Leaders of America brings business and education together through innovative leadership and career development programs in schools and colleges. Krista Chadwick, VT FBLA Executive Director Contact
• FFA is an agricultural education association for middle and high school students. Founded as the Future Farmers of America, the name was changed to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture. It is committed to students, providing paths to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Johnathon Mason and AnnaJo Smith, VT FFA Co-Executive Directors Contact
• HOSA is HOSA is an international student organization for future health professionals. Its two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Jessica Enright, VT HOSA Executive Director Contact
• SkillsUSA serves high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations and for further education. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Linda Randall, VT SkillsUSA Executive Director Contact