Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

CTSO stands for Career and Technical Student Organizations. These student organizations allow
students work together at the local, state, and/or national level, providing experiences in
leadership, teamwork, self-confidence, and character development through CTE programs.
CTSOs are not stand-alone after-school clubs, they are out-of-school extensions of CTE
classroom experiences. CTSOs are comprised of not-for-profit organizations specifically
authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Perkins Act.

Alaska State CTSO Organizations

There are seven nationally recognized CTSOs active in Alaska, each with a different career area
focus. 

BPA - Business Professionals of America

DECA - Association of Marketing Students

Educators Rising - Future Educators

FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

FFA - Agriculture Education

HOSA - Future Health Professionals

SkillsUSA - Careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations

FNSBSD CTSO Travel:

• Student Travel TA's are required for CTSO student travel.
• Out-of-state travel requires School Board approval.
• Any expenses using CTE funding MUST be paid by the CTE Department.  CTE CANNOT REIMBURSE / TRANSFER FUNDS TO CLUB ACCOUNTS.  Please coordinate those payments through the CTE Department.
  • This can be accomplished via P-Card or Purchase Order.
  • Itemized receipts are required for all CTE funding.