A guide to student career and leadership development: career technical student organizations [2006]

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GEoRGI DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
Kathy Cox, State Superintendent of Schools
Kathy Cox, State Superintendent of Schools We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.
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BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

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Nat1onal
The mission of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is to bring business and education together in a pos itive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The three main tenets of our organization are Service, Education and Progress . Each of our activities subscribes to one of these three tenets.

Studen t Part1c 1pat1on
Nationally, FBLA has more than 250,000 members and nearly 8,000 chapters across the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Europe . Members in grades 5-12 participate in either our High School program or in our Middle Level program . In Georgia, there were 18,571 members n 2006. We expect to exceed over 20,000 members in 2007

FBLA focuses on preparing our members for careers in the business world. Developing future small business entrepreneurs and global corporate leaders, FBLA is laying the foundation for success in the areas of business . Through participating in school and community service projects, members are learning the responsibilities of corporate citizens . Members can gain necessary knowledge and experience in areas such as accounting, economics, communication, computer applications and website development. Through innovative projects and programs, members gain necessary leadership skills to aid them in future careers.
Statew1de
Georgia FBLA has been the largest state chapter in the nation for the past four years, with over 20,000 members participating . We are recognized as one of the leading state chapters in our association.
Programs
FBLA is the largest bus iness education student organization in the world
FBLA is a career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the business and computer sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system
FBLA provides opportunities for active student participation at the local, regional, state and national levels
FBLA chapters focus on a variety of areas such as community service, project management, career development, leadership development, financial management and entrepreneurship

Achievements
Georgia FBLA has had a rich, successful history of having national officers and multiple national competition winners .
Georgia FBLA has raised over $200,000 for the March of Dimes the past few years.
Partners
FBLA-PBL is officially endorsed by the American Management Association, Association for Career and Technical Education, Career College Association, March of Dimes, National Association of Parliamentarians, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Business Education Association, National Management Association and the U.S. Department of Education. At the state level, we are supported by the Georgia Department of Education. Other partners include: Georgia Business Education Association Johnson & Wales University Cybis Communications TRI Leadership Resources Georgia Society of CPAs Bank of America Verizon Wal-mart University of Georgia AXA Foundation Georgia Consortium for Personal Financial Literacy Glencoe McGraw Hill Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Thomson Southwestern KPMG i-SAFE America

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leadership for these opportunities. I even met my

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RYAN UNDERWOOD

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Financ1al Sponsors
Ernst & Young Chick-fil-A Georgia State Fair Friends of Georgia FBLA
Contact
www.georgiafbla.org www.fbla-pbl.org
Career Pathways at a Glance
Adminstrative/ lnformation Support Computing Financial Management Interactive Media/Web Design Small Business Development
www.georgiafbla.org

Competitive Events

Accounting I

Insurance

Accounting II

Introduction to Business

American Enterprise Project Introduction to Business

Banking &Financial Systems Communication

BaHie ofthe Chapters

Introduction to Parliamentary

Business Calculations

Procedure

Business Communication

Introduction to Technology

Business Ethics

: Concepts

Business Financial Plan

Java Programming

Business Law

Job Interview

Business Math

Management Decision Making

Business Plan

Marketing

Business Procedures

: Multimedia Presentation

C++ Programming

: Network Design

Chapter of the Year

: Networking Concepts

Community Service Project : Parliamentary Procedure

Computer Applications

: Partnership with Business

Cyber Security

: Project

Database Design &

: Public Speaking I

Applications

: Public Speaking II

Desktop Publishing

Spreadsheet Applications

Digital Video Production

Technology Concepts

E-business

Visual Basic Programming

Electronic Career Porffolio

Website Development

Emerging Business Issues

Who's Who in FBLA

Entrepreneurship

Word Processing I

Economics

Word Processing II

FBLA Principles & Procedures

Future Business Leader

Global Business

Impromptu Speaking

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CAREER SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

GEORGIA RELATED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION

Statewrde
The Related Vocational Instruction (RVI) services in Georgia are designed to support students with disabilities enrolled in career, technical and agricultural education . The goal of the secondary (grades 9-12) level support services is to provide these students with employment opportunities at the completion of the career technical and agricultural experience. The role of the specialist is to provide resource assistance to the students with disabilities served under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in the career and technical classes. These students are served by the special education teacher to ensure delivery of the appropriate accommodation in their classes and assist in coordinating the services needed to acquire future employment.
Programs
Provide support services to students with disabilities enrolled in career and technical programs to ensure successful program completion
Enable students to acquire skills through a technica and career educational plan
Coordinate students course of study with post-secondary outcomes through an IEP
Participate in the development of the transition section of an EP
Provide work-based learning experiences Counsel with parents, teachers, students, and
faculty to assure correct career and technical placement and scheduling Promote a positive self-image Provide secondary students with disabilities the opportunity to successfully participate in career and technical classes Maintain and document progress from school to career, which may include plans for postsecondary training Coordinate technical and career assessment of interest and abilities

classes with over 250 RVI Coordinators across the state that provide the services for the program The successfu transition of children with disabilities from school to post-secondary outcomes is a priority of the RVI programs . Services are provided for students in one or more categories. They include, but are not mited to: Specific Learning Disability Mild ntellectual Disability Emotional & Behaviora Disorder Other Health Impairment
RVI Youth Organrzatron
The focus of the RVI Youth Organization is to provide the RVI student with high quality nteractive leadership activities through school, community and state service projects, statewide activities and two annual state leadership conferences. The purpose of these activities and conferences are to: Provide opportunity for cultura growth and personal
leadership development Improve self confidence and instil a sense of self-worth Provide experiences not otherwise available
to students with disabilities To recognize and reward students showing
improvement in career and technical skills To create incentives for participation of all students
with disabilities
Sponsorshrps/Supporters
The Related Vocational nstruction Program is supported by the State Department of Education. Other supporters include: Piney Mountain Press ACTE Special Needs Division Georgia ACTE -GAVESNP Council for Exceptiona l Children
Contact
contact@garvi.org www.ga rv1.org

Student Partrcrpatron
Georgia RVI serves more than 8,500 students with disabilities enrolled in career technical and agricultural

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Competitive Events
Agricultural Science Automotive Service Technology Career Exploration Manual Clinical Skills Collision Repair Technology Community/Civic Awareness Computer Applications Construction Technology Cosmetology: Hair Design Cosmetology: Nail Design Drafting &Design Early Childhood Education Floriculture Graphic Arts Healthcare Science Technology Horticulture Job Application/Interview Interior Design Skills Metal Working Most Improved Male Most Improved Female Natural Resource Management Nutrition &Wellness Occupational Creative Thinking Outstanding School Recognition Professional Foods Public Speaking School Project Team Career Skills Technology Skills Video Production Word Processing



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achieve my dreams by becoming the person I was destined to be... BY BECOMING A LEADER."
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RVI REGION REPRESENTATIVE 2003-04
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"What an incredible youth organization Georgia RVI is.

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PAUL VITALE,



PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER & AUTHOR
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Career Pathways at a Glance
Participation in all pathway program areas
www.garvi.org
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GEORGIA FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA

M1ss1on Statement
Our mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Focusing on the multiple roles of the family member wage earner and community leader FCCLA members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersona communication, practical knowledge and career and technical preparation. As we work toward the accomp li shment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take responsibility develop leadership and give service.
Program Emphas1s
FCCLA is the only in-school student organization with the family as its central focus
FCCLA is a career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the family and consumer sciences education curriculum and operates within the schoo l system
FCCLA provides opportunit ies for active student participation at local, state and national levels
FCCLA chapters focus on a variety of youth concerns, including youth safety family relationships, financia literacy peer pressure, community service, nutrition and fitness, youth violence and career exploration
Student Part1c1pat1on
Nationally FCCLA has more than 225,000 members in nearly 7000 chapters from 50 state associations and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands .
Statewide, Georgia has over 25,000 members in over 250 chapters. Georgia is the largest FCCLA state association in the nation .

Nat1onal Programs
FCCLA National Programs provide peer education and encourage teens to ta ckle real life issues and concerns. Career Connection: Link up options and skills
for success in careers, families and communities. Community Service : Plan, carry-out and evaluate
projects that improve the quality of life in communities. Dynamic Leadership: Learn about leadership,
recognize the lifelong benefits of leadership skills, practice leadership ski Is and become strong leaders . FACTS: Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety Strive to save li ves through sober driving, seat belt usage and safe driving habits. Families First: Understand how families work and learn skills to become strong family members. Financial Fitness: Learn to make, save and spend money wisely. Japanese Exchange Scholarship: Travel to Japan and live for a summer with a Japanese host family. Enhance awareness of international issues . Leaders At Work: Prepare for success in Famil y and Consumer Sciences-related careers and strengthen leadership skills on the job. Power of One: Set goals, work to achieve them and enjoy the results. STAR Events Students Taking Action with Recognition: Gain recognition for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. STOP the Violence Students Taking On Prevention: Gain the attitudes, skills and resources to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence. Student Body Learn to eat right, be fit and make healthy choices.
Contact
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"I got involved in FCCLA because I wanted to take advantage of the training in parliamentary procedure, leadership and public speaking that will help me in my future career as a lawyer. I have gained those skills and more... I have learned to appreciate my own strong family and to aspire to that for my future as well. I want to spend my legal career making a difference. In all areas of my life I will seek to reach the high standards I learned in FCCLA."
MITCH LEACHMAN, YouTH LEADERSHIP BoARD
2005-2006

"A World of Opportunities was the FCCLA theme during my Junior year of high school. During that time, I had been elected as a state officer and was preparing for a summer in Japan with the FCCLA Youth for Understanding International Exchange. The phrase appropriately captures the experiences I've been afforded since that time almost 9 years ago. The skills, experiences and drive for success that I developed through my involvement in FCCLA have opened a whole world of possibilities and poised me for success in the following areas - the designation as a Coca-Cola Scholar, the accomplishment of being a double Emory University graduate and the selection as a Teach for America Corps member, which was one of the most life-changing experiences I've ever had. Throughout these experiences I have kept close to my heart the commitment to serve others - a commitment that involvement in FCCLA infused within me."
ANGELA ORANGE, STATE VICE PRESIDENT
OF INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS 1996-1997;
FCCLA JAPANESE ExcHANGE ScHOLARSHIP WINNER;
CocA CoLA ScHOLAR;
EMORY UNIVERSITY GRADUATE

Career Pathways at a Glance

Culinary Arts
Consumer Services
Early Childhood Education
Familyand Community Services

Interior and Fashion Design
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Teaching as a Profession

www.gafccla.com

Competitive Events
Applied Technology Career Investigation Chapter Service Project (Display and Manual) Ch~pter Showcase (Display and Manual) Culinary Arts Early Childhood Entrepreneurship Focus on Children Hospitality Illustrated Talk Interpersonal Communications Job Interview National Programs in Action Parliamentary Procedure
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GEORGIA VOCA: BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS

M1ss1on
Helping students reach their fu potential is what VOCA is all about. Through participation in the Coordinated Vocational Academic Education (CVAE) program and/or Project Success program, students learn about the world of work and the employment skil ls they need to be successful.
Focus
VOCA provides students the opportunity to sharpen skills learned n CVAE and/or Project Success as wei as their other career and technical classes. n addition to learning job skills, VOCA members develop confidence and maturity through meeting challenges and completing projects. As they receive recognition for those achievements, their self-esteem grows, and they become more confident of their abil ities . Membership in VOCA he lps students become well-rounded. VOCA membership enables students to recognize and develop their leadership abilities. By participating in school and community projects and VOCA competitive events, members learn to plan, organize and implement-qualities essential in leadership .
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Statew1de
Established in 1970, VOCA is a career and technica student organization (CTSO) administered on the state, regional and local levels and supported by the State Department of Education. Other sponsors nclude: Piney Mountain Press ACTE-Special Needs Division Georgia ACTE- GAVESNP
Membership
n 2006, VOCA served over 6,000 students members in more than 100 chapters across the state .
There are 13 elected officers in VOCA, six of whom are regiona l representatives. They officiate at the fal and state conferences each year n addition to these events, officers represent VOCA at meetings across the state. Locally officers chair VOCA business meetings and coordinate local programs. AVOCA leadership team works directly with the students who serve as state officers.
Member Opportun1t1es
School and Community Service Projects Leadership Positions Leadership Workshops Statewide Activities/Programs Region Competitive Events Fall Leadership Conference State Competitive Events
Contact
contact@gavoca.com www.gavoca .com
Career Pathways at a Glance
Participation in all pathway program areas
www.gavoca.com

Competitive Events

Agricultural Science

Applied Communications

Architectural Drafting

Automotive Service Technology

Career Exploration Manual

Career Profile Portfolio

Chapter of the Year

Child Care &Development

Collision Repair Technology Communication Skills Community/Civic Awareness Computer Applications Construction Technology Cosmetology: Hair Design Cosmetology: Nail Design

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"Students enrolled in CVAE may be resistant to traditional educational programs, therefore, the real-world, contextual opportunities offered through VOCA increases their selfesteem and as a result their educational success. Through these experiences students gain resilient behaviors that lead to retention in school and success in the world of work."

First Aid/CPR Floral Design Graphic Arts Healthcare Science Technology Horticulture Interior Design

KAREN JONES, PROFESSOR, UGA

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AsHLEY ANDERSON, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA,
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"VOCA has set me on the road to success, and there is no turning back for me. You can rest assured that I know who I am, I know where I am from, and I know where I am going."

Most Improved Young Man Natural Resource Management Opening &Closing Ceremony

TAVIUS KENDALL
2003-04 STATE OFFICER
UPSON-LEE HIGH

PowerPoint Presentation Prepared Speech School Project Video Production Woodworking Word Processing

"What an incredible youth organization Georgia VOCA is. In the past, 1have had the privilege of working with many of the organization's student leaders, and have thoroughly
enjoyed the experience."

PAUL VITALE, PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER & AUTHOR,

VITAL CoMMUNICATIONS, INc

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MARKETING

GEORGIA DECA: AN ASSOCIATION OF MARKETING STUDENTS

Nat1onal
DECA chapters operate in over 4,500 high schools across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and Canada with over 172,000 members. DECA is a co-curricular student organization that is perfectly aligned with National Marketing Education curriculum standards. DECA has a two-fold mission: (1) Focusing on leadership development and (2) Increasing and/or enhancing ski I development through very comprehensive, competitive events.
n addition to specialty conferences (i.e., the Sports Marketing Conference, the Fashion Marketing New York Experience, etc .), National DECA offers Regional Career Development Conferences (CDC) and an nternational Career Development Conference in order to allow the best competitors n the nation a chance to become an international competitive event winner Nationa DECA also provides incredible leadership opportunities for its national officers.
Statew1de
Considering there are approximately 160 Marketing Education Programs in the state, Georgia DECA is noticeably strong with over 6,800 members. Georgia DECA is proud to note that national and state curriculum standards are aligned with National DECA's competitive event competencies . Georgia DECA also provides a wide array of local and state leadership opportunities for local DECA members and the DECA State Action Team (state officers).

Programs
DECA provides co-curricular programs and activity tools that teach the practical skills of career preparation, encourage exploration of career fields and provide experience in the world of work.
DECA focuses students on defining their college and career goals and emphasizes the relevance of core studies.
DECA connects the importance of lifelong learning with success.
DECA offers regional, state and internationa recognition through competition in numerous occupational areas.
DECA promotes leadership development, civic consciousness/community service, vocational understanding and socia intelligence.
DECA promotes free enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Student Part1c1pat1on
n addition to numerous local DECA activities provided to student members, Georgia DECA averages over nine hundred members at its Fal Leadership Development Conference. In addition to this leadership experience, Georgia DECA also provides other Marketing/DECA seminars and activities during the year (i.e., AtlantasMart Seminar and Tour, Georgia Night with the Hawks Seminar and Game, etc .). Ten regions in Georgia offer DECA Regiona Career Development Conferences which allow students to compete for slots at the Georgia Career Development Conference and culminates with the National Career Development Conference experience.

Georgia DECA provides students with the opportunity

to test their marketing, management and entrepreneurial

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skills through regional, state and national competitions.

Career Pathways at a Glance

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These competitive events, added to the local, state,

and national leadership opportunities, prepare students

Marketing & Management

to successfully pursue post-secondary education

Fashion Marketing

and compete for careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.

Marketing Communications and Promotion

Travel Marketing and Lodging Management

Sports and Event Marketing

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www.gadeca.org

"The skills and drive I developed through DECA has had

: a major impact in advancing my career. Much of what I :

learned in the classroom and through competit ive events

: has become the foundation of my success in the business :

world. I'm not certain how to quantify the impact that

: DECA has had in my personal and professional life, but :

I am certain that I wouldn't be the in the position I'm

in today had I not joined DECA. Looking back, joining

: DECA was the most important decision I made in my :

young life."





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REGION MANAGER





BEST BANK - ATLANTA









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JAMES SEVERNAK REGIONAL SALES MANAGER



BRANSON ULTRASONICS CORPORATION, ATLANTA










Business Partners
Georgia DECA's success is built on the establishment of local, state, regional and national partnerships and is committed to the growth of business and education partnerships.

Contact
www.gadeca.org www.deca.org

Competitive Events
Accounting Applications Advertising Campaign Event Advertising Services Apparel & Accessories Automotive Services Marketing Business Administration Business Financial Services Research Business Law & Ethics Team Business Services Marketing Business Speech Buying & Merchandising Team Chapter Awards Program Civic Consciousness Project Community Service Project Creative Marketing DECA Quiz Bowl E-Commerce Business Plan E-Commerce Team Entrepreneurship Testing Entrepreneurship IndependentBusiness Entrepreneurship Franchise Business Entrepreneurship Promotion Project Entrepreneurship Written Event Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan Financial Analysis Management Team Food Marketing Associate Level Food Marketing Management Free Enterprise Economics General Marketing General Marketing Research Written Hospitality & Recreation Research Hospitality Services Management Hotel & Lodging Management International Business Plan Job Interview Learn and Earn Project Marketing and Business Foundations Marketing Decision Making Marketing Management Series Marketing Math Public Relations Project Quick Serve Restaurant Management Restaurant/ Food Service Management Retail Marketing Research Retail Merchandising Selling Sports & Entertainment Marketing Sports & Entertainment Team Stock Market Game Sunkist Challenge Techinical Sales Event Travel/Tourism Marketing Team Virtual Business Challenge

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GEORGIA HOSA: HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA
Partners
HOSA Partners include: American Cancer Society American Red Cross Children's HealthCare of America CVS Pharmacy American Dental Association Prentice Hall publishers USA TODAY National Consortium on Health Science
and Technology Pock Nurse and NASCO National Association of Parliamentarians

HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult and collegiate students enrolled in Healthcare Science programs. HOSA is 100% health care! Since its inception in 1976, HOSA has grown steadily, reaching 80,622 students through forty two (42) affiliated state associations and 2,489 chapters in the 2005-06 membership year
National
HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in healthcare and to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people.

Contact
www.georgiahosa.org www.hosa.org
HOSA's mission is especially critical when considering the acute shortage of qualified workers in the health care industry. It is essential that the Healthcare Science-HOSA Partnership maintain its momentum and encourages all Healthcare Science instructors to integrate HOSA into their curriculum and classrooms.

Statew1de
Our mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all Healthcare Science students; therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.
Sponsorships
HOSA is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Many opportunities exist for partnering with HOSA. HOSA's interest lies in working collaboratively with the health care community. Corporate partnerships are available.

Career Pathways at a Glance
Biotechnology Research and Development Diagnostic Service Health Informatics Support Services Therapeutic Services

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www.georgiahosa.org

HOSA members can choose to participate In HOSA competitive event(s). State winners have the opportunity to compete with their peers at the HOSA National Leadership Conference. The events encourage learning, reward achievement, and develop leadership skills.
HOSA competitive events supportthe development of academic skills. (Medical Reading, Extemporaneous Writing, Medical Math)
HOSA events support accountability testing. (In many events, HOSA members must meet a qualifying stand on a wriHen test to advance to the skill round of competition)
HOSA services students with special needs by offering four events exclusively for students classified by the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1992.
HOSA promotes teamwork. 43% of all national competitors participate in team events.
HOSA promotes critical thinking and problem-solving. All tests include 25% higher-order thinking questions. Twenty-two events involve a problemsolving scenario.
HOSA promotes service learning through events in Community Awareness, Health Education, National Service Project, National Recognition program and the Barbara James Service Award.
HOSA offers 44 different competitive events that are curriculum based. The primary goal ofthis CTSO, Career Technical Student Organization, is to provide students with an opportunity to stretch their learning potential and develop leadership skills. Students are encouraged to learn more about the healthcare field and get a real sense for what it takes to become a healthcare provider. Please join GEORGIA HOSA, where we are preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers today.

"I attended my first National Leadership Conference when I was 10 years old as a guest and was hooked - it was amazing! I knew that I wanted to go into medicine and couldn't wait until I was in high school so I could become a HOSA Member, too. Later my school piloted the first HOSA Middle School Chapter in Georg ia! We had over 200 members! We toured medical universities, were able to attend the state conference, and even compete; however, what became my favorite part of HOSA was not the once a year competitions/conferences but our service projects. I really enjoy making a difference in my local community and we learned that our small town chapter could impact our state too through a book we authored and illustrated to educate kindergartners on healthcare. In HOSA you really can make a difference in people's lives."
BREELEE GARRETT
SoPHOMORE, TowNs CouNTY HIGH FIRST GEORGIA HOSA
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESIDENT
2002-2003

"Georgia HOSA has really made an impact on my life. I have learned so much from HOSA and hope that many more students can get the same benefits as I did ..."
TRAN NGUYEN EMORY UNIVERSITY STUDENT

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National
SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of America's skilled work force through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability and technical skills tra in ing . SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work.
Statewide
The mission of SkillsUSA Georgia is to develop leadership skills and workplace competencies in secondary career/technical students that will be necessary to succeed in a constantly changing global workplace, through an integrated SkillsUSA state curriculum.
SkillsUSA Georgia provides quality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development while building and reinforcing self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills. The program emphasizes total quality at work; high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service.

Chapter Standards Program helps every student member learn, improve as an individual and prepare for employment. This program helps instructors track students' growth and meet local and state requirements for standards. Those who enroll receive special recognition and benefits from SkillsUSA.
Professional Development Program (PDP), a curriculum developed by SkillsUSA in conjunction with business and industry, teaches employability skills; including the ability t o communicate, work on a team, resolve conflicts, confront ethical dilemmas and manage one's time.
Student2Student program gives high school students the chance to serve as mentors to younger middle or elementary school students. This gives the younger students a chance to consider all sorts of career options before they reach high school. High school mentors arrange a tour of their school for the younger students. Mentors representing each training program give brief presentations on their program.
Workplace Readiness Assessment evaluates a student's knowledge of the key skills in target areas. Students who pass the assessment qualify for the SkillsUSA Workplace Readiness Certificate- enabling them to: provide potential employers with a credential that documents skills and knowledge; earn recognition and certification by achieving measurable, established standards.

Programs
SkillsUSA has been serving students, educators, business and industry by keeping up with both employers' needs and educational mandates and trends. Business, industry and educational partnerships thrive in curricula programs that require industry input in classroom standards. CareerSafe is a credentialed 10-hour online training
program developed in cooperation with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide students with basic knowledge of safety and a credential desired in the job market.
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Student Participation
Total SkillsUSA Georgia membership reached 7,537 members in Spring 2006.
Sponsorships
Business, industry and labor sponsors actively support SkillsUSA Georgia through fina ncial assistance, in-kind contributions and involvement of their human resources in SkillsUSA activities. American Honda Motor Co. Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) Applied Software Construction Education Foundation of Georgia
(CEFGA) Devry University Ford Motor Company

Competitive Events

3-D Visualization and Animation
Architectural Drafting Automotive Service
Technology Aviation Maintenance
Technology ~ Community Service
Cosmetology Extemporaneous
Speaking

Firefighting Graphic Communications Opening & Closing
Ceremonies Practical Nursing Sheet Metal/Welding SkillsUSA Pin Design Team Works- Construction Television (Video)
Production

Irwin Tools LJ Technical Systems Learning Labs Lincoln Welding Company Masonry Association of Georgia Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia Melior Miller Welding Company North American Council of Automotive Teachers
(NACAT) Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union Snap-On Tools Thomas Enterprises Trade & Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) United States Army Reserves
Contact
www.skillsusageorgia.org www.skillsusa .org
Career Pathways at a Glance
Aircraft Support Construction
Engineering, Drawing &Design
Flight Operations HVACR Metals Transportation Logistical Operations Transportation Logistical Support
www.sklllsusageorgia.org

"I was President of my SkillsUSA Chapter for two years. I found out you can get a lot more done by organizing a group of people toward a common goal than you can get done by yourself. That's why I chose Construction Engineering Technology as my major. I am learning the tools I need to organize projects and teams of people. I love to work with a group of dedicated people to get a job done, and done right!"
JENNIFER SMITH McEACHERN HIGH ScHOOL
fLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY
"I won first place in the Georgia SkillsUSA electron ics contest and went on to Kansas City to compete in the nationals. Those competitions were some of the high points of my life. My success in the classroom and the contests also helped me get a full scholarship to the four year Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Apprenticeship Program. The scholarship pays for all the tuition and books. I go to school one night a week. By the end of the program, I'll be a Bureau of Apprentice Training certified electrician. Everything I learn in the classroom is immediately applicable to the job. That makes school a lot easier to take."
JoHN GoLDY CAMDEN CouNTY HIGH ScHooL
" I felt proud on many levels to be a part of SkillsUSA. Our organization prepares students for the national contest by sponsoring the state competitions in Georgia. We also work with Georgia's high school construction programs throughout the year to ensure students are learning valuable, industry-relevant skills."
Scon SHELAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION fOUNDATION OF GEORGIA (CEfGA)
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TECHNICAL LITERACY AND LEADERSHIP

GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ~--...- ASSOCIATION: GA TSA

About GA TSA
The Technology Student Association (TSA), formerly AIASA, is the oldest student organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technology education classes grades K-12. It has a rich history that spans three decades.

GA TSA M1ssion Statement

The mission of Georgia TSA is to prepare

its membership to be successful leaders and

responsible citizens in a technological society

through co-curricular activities within the technology

education program; which include communication,

leadership, and competitive skill development

Nat1onal

in the classroom/laboratory environment.

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national,

nonprofit organization for middle and high school students with a strong interest in technology. Since TSA was chartered in 1978 over 2,000,000 students have participated.

Sponsorships
Applied Software/ACADemic, LC The Art Institute of Atlanta Digitec Medical Service Corp

The mission of the Technology Student Association is to prepare its membership for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving skills, resulting in personal growth and opportunities.

Georgia Southern University GITEA GLENCOE/McGraw-Hill Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Learning Labs, Inc. LJ Technical Systems

Mainstreet Services

Statew1de

PITSCO, Inc.

The Georg ia Technology Student Association (TSA) is

committed to providing students with opportunities to excel and advance. Georgia TSA is an organization for technology education students. Members are comprised of middle and high school students, alumni,

Contact
www.gatsa.org www.tsaweb.org

educators, parents, and business leaders who are

interested in learning how technology

can best be implemented in discovering

technological solutions for present, as well as future challenges. Georgia TSA promotes technology education as a means

Career Pathways at a Glance

Energy Systems

Engineering

of preparing students for our dynamic world, inviting them to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and technologically literate, leaders.

Broadcasting Digital Media Computer Networking Robotics

Graphic Communications
Manufacturing Visual Communication

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www.gatsa.org



"Someone once asked me if leaders were bor
mto Iea dersh.1p or made through education annd




experience, and frankly, I could not answer it. Then

I enco_un~ere? the Georgia Technology Student



Assoc1at1on, 1ts people and its events, and 1began

to ~row from member, to local officer, to state





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the business making them."

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GEORGE RAY
GRADUATE FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL 2005
GEORGIA TSA MEMBER FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BS IN HISTORY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY





























































"I loved every minute of GA TSA and gained



many skills and knowledge through TSA! This



wonderful organization (not a club!) taught me





many leadership skills and professionalism. I even had the opportunity to serve on the state board



as Secretary of GA TSA. This position allowed me

to improve my speaking skills and has enabled



me to feel comfortable with presentation and



interpersonal communication. I learned about the

benefits of teamwork and how one can learn so



much from others. I also increased my understanding

of computer information systems and technology by

competing in local, state, and national competitions.



Today, I am using this knowledge each day as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room of



Southern Regional Medical Center. I graduated from

Clayton State University with my BSN in 2005. In the

ER, I am faced with unique challenges and emergent

situations daily....l rely on highly technological



diagnostic equipment and the excellent care that

is provided by my staff members. Although I have

graduated from school and am not as active in TSA

anymore, I still utilize the skills and knowledge that



I gained from TSA and all of its wonderful members every single day!"












BROOKE SNELLGROVE
GRADUATE MoRRow HIGH ScHooL 2001
GEORGIA TSA MEMBER MoRRow HIGH ScHooL
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY BSN 2005
ER NuRsE, SouTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER








Competitive Events
Animatronics Career Comparisons Chapter Team (WriHen and Oral) Computer-Aided Design 2D Architectural Computer-Aided Design 3D, Engineering Computer-Aided Design Animation Architectural Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Design Animation Engineering Construction System Cyberspace Pursuit Desktop Publishing Dragster Design Electronic Research and experimentation Engineering Design Extemporaneous Presentation Fl in Schools (independent event) Film technology Flight Endurance Imaging Technology Manufacturing Prototype Medical Technology Prepared Presentation Promotional Graphics Robotics (Radio Control) SciVIs Structural Engineering System Control Technology Technical Research and Report Writing Technical Sketching and Application Technology Systems Technology Bowl (WriHen and Oral) Technology Challenge Technology Problem Solving Transportation Modeling Video Game Design
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AGRICULTURE

GEORGIA FFA ASSOCIATION

National
The Future Farmers of America was established in 1928 in Kansas City, Mo., as an organization for boys in agriculture classes. By 1934, all states had chartered state associations with the exception of Rhode Island and Alaska. In 1944, the National FFA Foundation was formed to help provide funds from business and industry. Foundation sponsor support is vital to the continued success and progress of the organization. 1965 marked the consolidation of the Future Farmers of America with the New Farmers of America, an organization for African-American agriculture students. 1969 saw another change for the organization when members voted to allow girls to join the FFA. In 1988, members voted to change the official name of the organization to the National FFA Organization. This change was made to reflect the broad, ever-changing field of agriculture.
M1ss1on
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Learning to Do; Doing to Learn; Earning to Live; living to Serve

Statewide
The Georgia FFA Association is currently the third largest state association in the nation w ith a membership totaling over 25,000 members from 240 chapters which consists of 191 high school and 49 m iddle school chapters. Georgia FFA has become one of the front runners in middle school FFA chapter development.
Programs
Agricultural education curriculum consists of science, math, business and technology. Agriculture students' time spent in the classroom and laboratory allow them to discover the vast world o f agricult ure. Students are g iven a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in many areas of agriculture. The knowledge and experience students gain through the instruction component give them a head start toward a career path.
Supe rvised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs allow students to put their classroom experience to the test. Students can pursue an SAE based upon their interests. SAEs encompass a wide array of activities . Students create and operate their own business, work in a business in their area of interest, conduct scientific research, raise livestock or learn about community service and involvement. Of course, this is just the beginning. Students are then able to take the valuable "real world" lessons learned and apply them to their careers in the future.
Contact
www.georgiaffa.org www.ffa .org
Career Pathways at a Glance
Agricultural Mechanics Agribusiness Management Agriscience Animal Science Forestry/ Natural Resources Plant Science/ Horticulture

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Aged.ces.uga.edu/ georgiaffa

FFA members are part of a complete agricultural education program. The three components of the program consist of classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience and the FFA. These three essential components work together to ensure that FFA members receive the personal, academic and career experiences necessary for success.

Career Development Events

Agricultural Communications Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Sales Creed Speaking Dairy Cattle Evaluation Electrical Wiring Environmental & Natural Resources Extemporaneous Farm Business Floriculture Nursery & Landscape Forestry Horse Evaluation Job Interview

Jr. Natural Resources Land Evaluation Livestock Evaluation Management Marketing Plan Meats Evaluation & Technology Parliamentary Procedure Poultry Evaluation Prepared Public Speaking Public Speaking Tractor Driving

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Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans w1th Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Employees, students, and the general public are hereby notified that the Georgia Department of Education does not discriminate 1n any educational programs or activities or n employment policies or practices. The following individuals have been designated as the employees responsible for coordinating the department's effort to implement this nondiscriminatory policy.

Perkins Act - James Woodard, Director, Career Technical & Agncultural Educatlo {404) 657-8304 Title VI -Julie Lewis, Legal Services (404) 656-4689 Title IX - Julie Lewis, Legal Services (404) 656-4689 Section 504 and ADA - Julie Lewis, Legal Serv1ces (404) 656-4689
Inquiries concerning the appilcat1on of the Perkins Act, Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 and ADA to the policies and practices of the department may addressed to the Georgia Department of Education, Twin Towers West, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, (404) 656-2800; to the Regional Office for Civil Rights. 61 Forsyth Street, Suite 1970, Atlanta, Georg1a 30303; or to the Director, Office for Civil Rights, Education Department, Washington, D.C. 20201.

For Additional Information:
Georgia Department of Education Scott M. Carey CTSO Coordinator Georgia Department of Education Division of Career, Technical and Agricultura l Education 1752 Twin Towers East Atlanta GA 30334 O f f i c e:4 0 4 - 6 5 6- 3550 scarey@doe.k12.ga.us