Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

A Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) is where CTE learning comes to life! These clubs give students hands-on leadership, community service, and competitive experiences that are built right into their programs. Each of FPS’s three high schools has active CTSO chapters that meet state-approved CTE requirements and offer an engaging way to build real-world skills guided by teachers and led by a student-elected board.

BPA: Business Professionals of America

Serves students in business education programs. The mission of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. Farmington students in Computer Applications, Web Design, Accounting and Finance, and Marketing often participate. Visit www.michiganbpa.org for more information.

CyberPatriot

An association for students in the cybersecurity program. The National Youth Cyber Education Program, created by the Air Force Association (AFA), inspires K–12 students toward careers in cybersecurity and other STEM disciplines critical to our nation’s future. Visit www.uscyberpatriot.org for more information.

DECA: Distributive Education Clubs of America

For students planning careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. DECA’s goals are leadership development, civic consciousness, social intelligence, and career area understanding. Visit www.mideca.org for more information.

HOSA: Future Health Professionals

For students interested in health careers. HOSA’s mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development for all health science technology education students. Visit www.michiganhosa.org for more information.

MITES: Michigan Industrial Education Society

For Architecture and Engineering students. MITES helps empower students, teachers, and stakeholders to grow, lead, collaborate, and advocate for industrial and technological education and workforce initiatives. Visit www.mites.cc for more information.

SkillsUSA

Serves students in technical, skilled, and service occupation training programs. SkillsUSA prepares America’s high-performance workers by providing quality educational experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development, building self-confidence, work attitudes, and communication skills. Visit www.miskillsusa.org for more information.