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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.

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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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

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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


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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


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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:

  • Computer Science Principles
  • Exploring Computer Science

Teacher teaching classes in TSA:

Classes at GTI:

  • Architectural Design 1, 2, & 3
  • Cisco
  • Composites & Manufacturing 1 & 2
  • Computer Programming 1 & 2
  • Computer Programming Capstone
  • Computer Repair Technician A+
  • Cloud Computing
  • Electronics 1, 2, & 3
  • Engineering Principles 1 & 2
  • Engineering Capstone
  • Gaming Development Fundamentals
  • Intro to IT
  • Linux Fundamentals
  • Mechanical Design 1, 2, & 3
  • Networking +
  • Robotics & Automation 1 & 2
  • Virtual Reality
  • Web Development 1 & 2

Learn more about Information Technology and Manufacturing at the GTI

Ms. Balling

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