CTAE Student Organizations (CTSOs)
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Forsyth County Career & Technical Education Student Organizations (CTSO)
CTSOs are co-curricular organizations with leadership programs and competitive events which reflect current curriculum standards and competencies for the instructional programs they serve. Teachers infuse CTSO activities into the instructional activities, thereby helping students see the real world value of their academic studies.
cti
Career Technical Instruction The mission of Georgia CTI is to provide meaningful leadership and employment experiences for students with disabilities through career, technical and agricultural education courses.
Applicable Pathways:
- All CTAE Career Clusters and Pathways
Georgia DECA
The mission of DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Applicable Pathways:
- Fashion
- Merchandising and Retail Management
- Hospitality
- Recreation and Tourism
- Marketing Communications and Promotion
- Marketing & Management
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Georgia FBLA
The mission of Georgia FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Applicable Pathways:
- Advanced Accounting Artificial Intelligence
- Business Accounting Cloud Computing Computer Science
- Cybersecurity. Entrepreneurship Financial Services. Financial Technology Game Design Human Resources Management International Business
- Web Development
FCCLA
The mission of FCCLA is to promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leaders, members develop skills for life through - character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.
Applicable Pathways:
- Baking and Pastry Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Education as a Profession
- Interiors
- Fashion
- Textiles
- Nutrition and Food Science
FAA
The mission of FFA, Future Farmers of America, is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Applicable Pathways:
- Companion Animal Systems
- Landscape Management Systems
- Veterinary Science
Georgia Robotics
The mission of FIRST Robotics is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Applicable Pathways:
- Engineering & Technology
- Mechatronics
Future HOSA Health Professionals GEORGIA
The mission of HOSA 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, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.
Applicable Pathways:
- Allied Health & Medicine
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Lab
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Mental Health Professional
- Phlebotomy
- Public Health
- Sports Medicine
SkillsUSA GEORGIA
The mission of SkillsUSA is to help its members become world class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
Applicable Pathways:
- Aerospace/Flight Operations
- Architectural/Drafting & Design
- Automotive Technology A/V
- Technology & Film
- Construction/ Carpentry
- Cosmetology
- Esthetics
- Film Production
- Fire and Emergency Services/Emergency Medical Responder
- Graphic Design
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- JROTC Marines
- Law Enforcement/Criminal Investigation
- Legal Services/Applications of Law
TSA Technology Student Association
The mission of the Technology Student Association is learning to lead in a technical world. TSA enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
Applicable Pathways:
- Engineering & Technology
- Mechatronics
Forsyth County Schools COLLEGE &CAREER DEVELOPMENT Forsyth County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in employment decisions or educational programs and activities.







