Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Welcome to your CTSO!

Career & Technical Student Organizations “Career Clubs” are for everyone. An interest can be found for anyone. All these clubs have club officers, club service projects, and club competitions. Get involved with your club and your school! There are club scholarships for after high school. These clubs continue after high school. You can make life long friends and network for your career! What Do You Want to Learn?

Student Organizations

Student leadership organizations are recognized as integral to the Career and Technical Education program. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s) provide a unique program of career and leadership development.

DECA

The mission of DECA, Inc. is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interest in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community service. DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing education and the growth of business/education partnerships.

Utah DECA website: utahdeca.org

DECA Advisor at Cottonwood High School is Ms. Merrill

Classes at Cottonwood:

Classes at GTI:

Accounting
Accounting 1 & 2 CE
Business Communication
Business Office Specialist
Business Office Specialist CE
Business Law
Economics CE
Entrepreneurship
Financial Planning CE
Intro to Business CE
Marketing CE
Sports Marketing

Academy of Finance
Academy of Hospitality

Learn more about Academy of Finance at GTI

Learn more about Academy of Hospitality at GTI

Teachers who teach classes in DECA:

Ms. Balling, Mr. Epperson

Ms. Merrill, Ms. Riches

Educators Rising

Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through college and into the profession.

Educators Rising website: educatorsrising.org

Classes at Cottonwood:

Child Development
Child Care 1 & 2
Early Childhood Education
Teaching as a Profession 1

Teachers who teach classes in Educator’s Rising:

Ms. Herbon, Ms. Spencer

Classes at GTI:

Human Development CE
Intro to Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Relations CE
Orientation to Education CE
Teaching as a Profession 2
Teaching as a Profession 3
Teaching Internship

Learn more about Education Classes at the GTI

FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America

The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. FBLA isn’t just another student group – it gives you the competitive edge through career exploration, leadership development, networking, community service opportunities, and many more exciting ventures.

Utah FBLA website: www.utah-fbla-pbl.org

FBLA Advisor at Cottonwood High School is Ms. Riches

Teachers who teach classes in FBLA:

Classes at Cottonwood:

Accounting
Accounting 1 & 2 CE
Business Communication
Business Office Specialist
Business Office Specialist CE
Business Law
Economics CE
Entrepreneurship
Financial Planning CE
Intro to Business CE
Marketing CE
Sports Marketing

Ms. Balling, Mr. Epperson

Ms. Merrill, Ms. Riches

FCCLA – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

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 leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and vocational preparation.

Utah FCCLA website: utahfccla.org

FCCLA Advisor at Cottonwood High School is Ms. Herbon

Classes at Cottonwood:

Sewing 1
Sewing 2
Fashion Design Studio
Interior Design
Adult Roles

Teachers who teach classes in FCCLA:

Ms. Cuevas, Ms. Herbon

Ms. Wonnacott

Classes at GTI:

Culinary Arts / ProStart 1
Culinary Arts 2 / ProStart 2
Baking and Pastry

Learn more about Culinary Classes at the GTI

FFA – Future Farmers of America

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, person growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members tools to achieve real-world success.

FFA is only available through GTI classes at this time..

Utah FFA website: utahffa.org

FFA Advisor at GTI is Ms. Hansen

Classes at Cottonwood:

Foods 1
Foods 2

Teachers who teach classes in FCCLA:

Ms. Cuevas, Ms. Herbon

Ms. Wonnacott

Classes at GTI:

Animal Science 1 & 2
Equine Science
Floriculture & Greenhouse
Intro to Horticulture
Landscape Management
Nursery Operations
Natural Resource Science 1 & 2
Veterinary Assistant

Learn more about Agricultural Science classes at the GTI

HOSA – Future Health Professionals

The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. The purpose of the HOSA organization is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

HOSA website: hosa.org

The HOSA Advisor at the GTI is Brandee Fullwood

Classes at Cottonwood:

Intro to Health Science
Exercise Sports Science
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology CE
Medical Anatomy & Physiology

Teachers who teach classes in HOSA

Mr. Southwick, Ms. Thomas

Classes at GTI:

Biomanufacturing
Biotech Research 1 & 2
Biotech Internship
Certified Nursing Assisting
Dental Assisting 1 & 2
Emergency Medical Responder
Intro to Health Science
Emergency Medical Technician
Exercise Science/Sports Medicine
Medical Assisting
Medical Forensics
Medical Terminology
Medical Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy Assisting

Learn more about Health Science at the GTI

SkillsUSA

The mission of SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high performance workers in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work – high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work.

Utah SkillsUSA website: utahskillsusa.org

Skills Advisor at Cottonwood High School is Ms. Carlson

Classes at Cottonwood:

TV Broadcasting
Digital Photography
Digital Graphic Arts
Intermediate Graphic Communications
Digital Media
Advanced Graphics
Intro to Auto
Small Engine Repair
Auto Engine MLR Auto 3
Woodworking 1
Woods 2
Woods 3

Teachers who teach classes in Skills USA:

Ms. Carlson, Mr. Maeser

Mr. Robinson, Mr. Tidwell

Classes at GTI:

Intro & Advanced 3D Animation
Animation Capstone
Construction Trades
Electrical Trades
Homebuilding
Plumbing

Learn more about Construction Classes at the GTI

TSA – Technology Student Association

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

Utah TSA website: utahtsa.org

The TSA Advisor at the GTI is Mr. Zervos.

Classes at Cottonwood: