our organizations
What are Career & Technical Student Organizations up to?
CTSO's enrich students in professional development, leadership, and industry specific skills with several aspects of our organizations.
Our collaboration empowers CTE teachers who want to build chapters rich in career confidence and student leadership by eliminating barriers and increasing support.
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CTSOS HELP PLACE STUDENTS ON CAREER PATHWAYS
CTE students, particularly when they participate in career and technical student organizations (CTSOs), have a better idea of their career path than other students.
According to findings from a survey by the Manufacturing Institute, SkillsUSA and the Educational Research Center of America, CTSO participants are more likely to say they plan to pursue a career in their area of study than non-CTSO participants and 61 percent of CTSO students say their career path is clearer because of CTE. This supports prior research on the benefits of CTSOs.
While much of the results from this survey point to the positives of CTE, a few data points are concerning. For instance, only 3 percent of respondents identified guidance counselors as an influence on their career choices.
In addition to the survey results, the report highlights the importance of CTE activities beyond the classroom, such as CTSOs and work-based learning, as well as industry initiatives to foster student engagement in career sectors, in particular the Manufacturing Institute’s Dream It. Do It. campaign.
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