Career and Technical Student Organizations Serving Career and Technical Education Students in South Carolina 1
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is helping our nation address key challenges such as workforce development, student achievement, economic vitality and global competitiveness. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are key components to strong CTE programs. CTSOs integrate into CTE programs and courses and extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels. CTSOs provide relevant, engaging programs that improve student achievement, reduce dropout rates and help students discover the wide range of career options available. CTSOs engage the community and local businesses to help students understand global competition and chart effective and efficient pathways through high school and postsecondary education for their personal success. CTSO programs, such as industry based competitive events and community service, provide students with the opportunity to develop 21st Century Skills focused on creativity, problem solving, teamwork and goal setting. CTSOs bring relevance to the classroom and prepare students to be college and career ready. The impact that CTSOs make in our state is quite astonishing. We invite you to review this publication to see how Career and Technical Student Organizations are contributing to learning that works in our state. 2
South Carolina Fact Sheet CTE STATE OVERVIEW At the secondary level, CTE is delivered through comprehensive high schools; career and technology centers that provide supplemental CTE programs to students within most of the larger school districts; two state correctional agencies, one for juveniles and one for adults, operating as special school districts and providing secondary CTE programs; and independent, multi-district career centers that provide CTE programs to students from districts that do not have their own career centers. At the postsecondary level, CTE is delivered through the state s technical colleges. 175,526 SECONDARY 55,343 POSTSECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA Career and Technical Student Organizations extend Career and Technical Education in South Carolina through networks of programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide South Carolina students with opportunities to apply academic, technical and employability knowledge and skills necessary in today s workforce. CTSOs serve a total of 74,288 South Carolina students through DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FEA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA and TSA. For a report of CTSO participation by each school, please see the section in this document. 96% of CTE high school students graduated. 92% of CTE postsecondary students met performance goals for technical skills. 80% remained enrolled or transferred to another postsecondary institution. PERKINS FUNDING South Carolina received $16,827,895 for Fiscal Year 2013, about $1.8 million less than in 2012 and $3.7 million less than in 2010. South Carolina allocates 70 percent of Perkins funds for secondary programs and 30 percent for postsecondary programs. 3
Learning that works. Nine organizations. One common mission. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) provide the American education system the tools to educate the student for college and careers in ways that are uniquely American. By integrating into Career and Technical Education programs and courses, CTSOs extend teaching and learning through networks of programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels with different opportunities to learn academic, technical and employability skills, which American business and industry say are necessary in today s workforce. Connecting classrooms to a large network. Each of the nine CTSOs focus on specific Each organization operates independently with contextualized academic instruction and have the opportunity to work in settings where the school-based chapters, state-based associations career skills learned in the classroom can be and national offices creating opportunities and utilized. Participation in a local chapter includes experiences that a school or even a state could activities designed to expand students leadership not achieve on their own. abilities, contextualize their academic instruction, At the national, state and local levels, CTSOs offer diverse programming that is designed to enhance classroom instruction and four encourage them to pursue their education and equip them with job-related skills in their career field of interest. Students are also able to develop common organizational goals: academic and leadership, teamwork, creativity and career achievement, leadership development, technical skills. professional development; and community service. At the local level, CTSO chapters operate as Students participate in local, state, national and international career-based competitions, aligned with state academic standards, designed in-school, co-curricular programs led by CTE to measure their academic understanding and teachers as advisers in middle schools, high skills development. schools and postsecondary institutions. The U.S. Congress has specifically authorized Scholarships and awards also encourage students to continue their career-path education CTSOs in the Perkins Act, and they operate as and assume personal responsibility for their own national not-for-profit organizations divided into career readiness. career fields and tailors their programing to state associations and local school chapters. the students, teachers and businesses in those Funds from the Perkins Act can be used to support academic instruction and the opportunity to fields. With its singular focus on a specific set local CTSOs. work in settings where the career skills learned in of career areas (Career Clusters), each CTSO develops partnerships with business and industry, teachers and colleges and at the local, state and national levels that support and enhance student 4 development in unique ways. Students are the core of each organization. Students participating in CTSOs learn By providing students with contextualized the classroom can be utilized, CTSOs effectively facilitate the development of students academic, technical and employability skills.
Career and Technical Student Organizations ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS CTSOs apply learning through classroom activities and programs, such as competitive events, that provide unique opportunities to motivate students to demonstrate classroom instruction. CTSOs engage businesses in the education process to identify essential career ready skills. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS CTSOs create leaders through the development of 21st Century Skills such as creativity, problem solving, teamwork and goal setting. STUDENT, COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT Making an Impact With more than 1.5 million student members combined, CTSOs have a definite impact on students overall college and career readiness: Students who participate in CTSOs demonstrate higher levels of academic engagement and motivation, civic engagement, career selfefficacy and employability skills than other students, and the more students participate in CTSO activities, the better the results. According to the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, participating in leadership and professional development activities in a CTSO raises students educational aspirations. Students who participate in school organizations in 10th grade have higher high school grade point average and are more likely to be enrolled in college at 21 than other students. CTSOs enhance student engagement by empowering them in classroom, community and career activities. EDUCATION ATTAINMENT According to the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, participating in leadership and professional development activities in a CTSO raises students educational aspirations. 5
Career and Technical Student Organizations The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. <www.bpa.org DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. <www.deca.org Bringing business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. <www.fbla.org 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 career preparation. <www.fcclainc.org The Future Educators Association (FEA), sponsored by PDK International, is a student organization that provides students interested in education-related careers with activities and materials that help them explore the teaching profession in a variety of ways. <www.futureeducators.org Making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education. <www.ffa.org The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community. <www.hosa.org SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. <www.skillsusa.org The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts through cocurricular activities, competitive events and related programs. <www.tsaweb.org 6
ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Align with National Curriculum Standards CTSO programs and activities, such as competitive events, are aligned with National Curriculum Standards in sixteen career clusters recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Integrate Into Classroom Instruction CTSO programs and activities are designed to provide authentic, experiential application of essential skills and knowledge obtained through classroom instruction. Industry Validated The sixteen career clusters and their National Curriculum Standards are based on research conducted by and through industries associated with each career cluster. Assess Classroom Learning CTSOs use a variety of assessment models that are reflective of industry practices. Each requires the student to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to industry situations through a variety of assessment techniques such as comprehensive exams, role-plays, presentations, demonstrations and case-studies. 7
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Support 21st Century Skills CTSO programs and activities develop 21st Century Skills such as collaboration, communications, critical thinking and creativity. Preparing Future Leaders CTSO programs and activities provide students with opportunities to assume leadership roles and encourage them to be active citizens. Emerging Technology CTSOs keep students at the forefront of technology by ensuring classrooms are up-to-date with the latest productivity-enhancing tools, equipment and curriculum. 8
Career and Technical Student Organizations STUDENT, COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT Creating Small Learning Communities As an example of a highly-effective small learning community, CTSOs bring together students with similar interests and foster a collaborative environment. Making A Difference In The Community CTSOs provide students opportunities to develop and participate in community service projects that help them recognize the power they have to make a difference in their communities. Mentoring Tomorrow s Workforce CTSO students learn important skills through business and industry partners who serve as mentors through various CTSO programs and activities. EDUCATION ATTAINMENT Reaching Goals CTSOs are the premier example of maximizing student engagement with academic classroom activities to lead to success in college and careers. Supporting a Program of Study Career and Technical Education s success lies in its ability to provide rigorous programs of study, relevant knowledge and the ability to develop meaningful and effective relationships. Enriching Career Opportunities CTSO programs and activities provide students a clearer idea about their future career path thus engaging them in relevant coursework and co-curricular activities. Engaging All Students Regardless of learning style or scholastic aptitude, CTSOs engage all students in the learning process and give them an experience in school that will create a positive impact in their learning process. 9
Business Partnerships Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) engage businesses and industry at the national, state, and local levels. This involvement shows educators and students alike that business cares about their future and helps ensure that education experiences are aligned to the needs of business. Among the nine CTSOs more than 1,000 businesses are actively involved in a variety of ways. Some of the CTSO s major partners are below. 10
Career and Technical Student Organizations South Carolina CTSO Directory 11
SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 Apple Charter Charleston 7 Ashley Ridge High Summerville 157 Battery Creek High Beaufort 69 Beaufort High Beaufort 78 Berkeley High Moncks Corner 34 Berkeley Middle Moncks Corner 1 Bluffton High Bluffton 43 Cane Bay High Summerville 28 College of Charleston 2 Fort Dorchester H S Walker Fort Dorchester High Fort Dorchester North Charleston North Charleston North Charleston 11 31 9 Goose Creek High Goose Creek 58 James Island Charter High Charleston 73 James Island High Charleston 17 Lincoln Middle Mcclellanville 0 Macedonia Middle Moncks Corner 39 R B Stall High N. Charleston 93 SkillsUSA South Carolina State Office Summerville 6 St. John's High Johns Island 10 Stratford High Goose Creek 50 Wando - Mt Pleasant High Wando - Mt. Pleasant High Mt Pleasant 119 Mt. Pleasant 91 Wando High Mt. Pleasant 307 West Ashley High Charleston 49 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 Aiken County Career and Technical Center Total CTSO Members Warrenville 94 Aiken County Career Center Langley 94 Aiken couty Aiken 1 BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA Aiken High Aiken 120 Aiken Technical College Aiken 16 Airport High West Columbia 80 Barnwell Avc Blackville 8 12 *Data represents 2011-2012 school year.
Barnwell County Career Center Total CTSO Members BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA Blackville 143 Barnwell High Barnwell 37 Batesburg Leesville High Batesburg 90 Blackville Hilda High Blackville 45 Blythewood Columbia 59 Blythewood High Blythewood 103 Brookland High Cayce 56 Center For Public Health And Medical Studies Lexington 70 Chapin Middle Chapin 18 Cope Area Career Center Cope 149 Dreher High Columbia 20 Dutch Fork High Irmo 53 Edisto High Cordova 37 Gilbert High Gilbert 248 Greenbrier High Beech Island 1 Heyward Career and Technical Center Columbia 10 Heyward Career Center Columbia 206 Irmo High Columbia 122 Lexington Technical Center Lexington 1852 Lexington Technology Center Lexington 77 Midland Valley High Graniteville 176 North Augusta High North Augusta 113 Pelion High Pelion 169 R H Fulmer Middle West Columbia 7 Ridge Spring High Monetta 75 Ridge View High Columbia 125 Samuel A Heyward Career Center High Columbia 21 South Carolina Inc Aiken 36 South High Aiken 99 Spring Valley High Columbia 216 Swansea High Swansea 100 W J Keenan Columbia 0 Wagener Salley High Wagener 63 Westwood High Blythewood 95 White Knoll High Lexington 428 Williston Elko High Williston 11 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 Abbeville Career Center Abbeville 81 Abbeville High Abbeville 75 Anderson Anderson 52 Anderson Career and Technical Center Anderson Districts 1 and 2 Career and Technology C Anderson Districts 1 and 2 Technical Center Williamston 25 Williamston 40 Williamston 54 13
Anderson I and Ii Career and Technical Center Total CTSO Members BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA Williamston 102 Anderson University Anderon 1 Anderson V Career Campus Anderson 92 B J Skelton Career Center Easley 543 Belton Honea Path 216 Blue Ridge Community College Easley 1 Calhoun Falls High Calhoun Falls 41 Clemson University Clemson 33 Clemson university Collegiate College Clemson 8 Clinton High Clinton 97 Crescent High Iva 229 Dacusville Easley 0 Daniel High Center 7 Dixie Fha Due West 22 Dixie High Due West 24 G Frank Russell Career Center Greenwood 64 Hamilton Career Center High Seneca 364 Laurens Dist High Laurens 30 McCormick High Mccormick 18 Pendleton High Anderson 254 Pickens County Career and Technical Center Liberty 269 Pickens High Pickens 18 Pickens Middle Pickens 0 Piedmont Technical College Greenwood 2 Piedmont TechnologySALUDA Saluda 22 Saluda High Saluda 261 Seneca High Seneca 46 South Carolina Association Clemson 0 Strom Thurmond Career Center Johnston 109 Strom Thurmond High Johnston 147 Virginia College Belton 1 Walhalla High Walhalla 90 Ware Shoals High Ware Shoals 68 West Oak High Westminster 141 Woodmont High Piedmont 111 Wren Middle Piedmont 16 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 Benedict College Simpsonville 25 Berea High Greenville 86 Blue Ridge High Greer 53 Boiling Springs High Boiling Springs 23 Bonds Career Center Greer 584 Bryson Simpsonville 73 Carolina High and Academy Greenville 63 Carolina High Greenville 12 14
Total CTSO Members Chapman High High Inman 18 Chapman High Junior High Daniel Morgan Technical Center BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA Inman 13 Spartanburg 8 Donaldson Career Center Greenville 57 Dorman High Roebuck 41 Enoree Career Center Greenville 6 Golden Strip Career Center Greenville 85 Greenville Technical College Greenville 36 H B Swofford VTC Inman 0 Harley Bonds Greer 35 Hillcrest High Simpsonville 0 J Harley Bonds Career Center Greer 163 James F Byrnes High Duncan 12 Landrum High Campobello 35 Mauldin High Mauldin 24 RD Anderson Applied TechnologyCENT Moore 153 St. Joseph's Catholic Greenville 16 Travelers Rest High Travelers Rst 124 Virginia College Greenville 41 Virginia College of Greenville Greer 1 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4 Andrew Jackson High Kershaw 69 Applied Technical Center Rock Hill 90 Applied Technology Edu Campus Applied Technology Education Campus Applied TechnologyEducational Campus Asheville Buncombe Technical College Camden 24 Camden 22 Camden 5 Fort Mill 1 Blacksburg High Blacksburg 106 Buford High Lancaster 35 Cherokee Technology Center Gaffney 49 Chester C0 Career Center Chester 32 Chester County Career Center High Chester 71 Chester High Chester 22 Clover High Clover 418 Comenius for Creative Leadership Fort Mill 6 Crestwood High Sumter 70 do not use Lancaster 0 Ebenezer Middle Sumter 73 Fairfield Career and Technical Center Fairfield Career and Technology Center Winnsboro 14 Winnsboro 15 Fairfield Vocational Center Winnsboro 17 15
16 Total CTSO Members BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA FD Johnson Technical Center York 86 Floyd D Johnson Technical Center York 132 Floyd D Johnson Technology York 20 Fort Mill High Fort Mill 227 Gaffney High Jonesville 67 Gaston College Lake Wylie 1 Indian Land High Fort Mill 26 Lakewood High Sumter 84 Lancaster Career Center High Lancaster 9 Lancaster High Lancaster 49 Lee Central High Bishopville 56 Lee County Career and Technical Center Bishopville 47 Lugoff Elgin High Lugoff 14 Mid Carolina Middle Prosperity 9 Nation Ford High Fort Mill 187 Newberry College Newberry 4 Newberry County Career Newberry 24 Newberry County Career Center Newberry 62 Newberry Middle Newberry 7 North Central High Kershaw 9 Rock Hill Area Technical Center Rock Hill 13 Rock Hill High Rock Hill 70 South Pointe High Rock Hill 31 Sumter Car Center Sumter 14 Sumter County Career Center Sumter 58 Sumter County Career Center Culinary Arts Sumter County Career Center Early Childhood Sumter County Career Cntr Early Childhood Ed Sumter 29 Sumter 10 Sumter 12 Sumter District Two Sumter 1 Sumter High Sumter 2 The Applied Technical Center Rock Hill 23 Union Avc Union 116 Union County Career and Technical Center Union 41 York York 93 York Technical College Lancaster 21 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5 Allen University Columbia 1 Allendale High Fairfax 9 Bamberg Ehrhardt High Beaufort Jasper Academy for Career Excellence High Bamberg 28 Ridgeland 61 Beaufort Jasper Ace Ridgeland 14
Total CTSO Members BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA Bethune High Bowman 0 Branchville High Branchville 64 Burke High Charleston 1 C E Murray High Greeleyville 22 C E Murray Middle Level Greeleyville 10 Ca Johnson High Columbia 9 Calhoun County High St. Matthews 21 Charleston Charter for Math and Science Coastal Carolina University College Charleston 22 1 Colleton County High Walterboro 134 Columbia High Columbia 53 Cross High Cross 36 Cross Middle Level High Cross 7 Denmark Olar High Denmark 14 Dorchester County Career and Technical Center Dorchester 203 E Clarendon High Turbeville 53 Eau Claire High Columbia 17 Estill High Estill 3 F E Dubose Career Center Manning 29 Garrett Academy Garrett Academy Of Technology Hemingway Career and Technical Center North Charleston North Charleston 10 99 Hemingway 110 Hemingway High Hemingway 18 Hemingway Middle Hemingway 33 Holly Hill Roberts Middle Holly Hill 14 Kingstree High Kingstree 25 Lake City High Lake City 39 Lake Marion and Technical Center Holly Hill 37 Lake Marion High Orangeburg 86 Lower Richland High Consumer Hopkins 16 Lower Richland High Culinary Hopkins 13 Lower Richland High Hopkins 196 Manning High Manning 220 Morris College Sumter 24 North Charleston High N. Charleston 27 Orangburg Technical Center Orangeburg 0 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg 11 Orangeburg Technical Center Orangeburg 32 Orangeburg TechnologyEvans Orangeburg 19 RB Stall High N. Charleston 12 Ridgeland High Ridgeland 14 17
Total CTSO Members BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA Scott's Branch High Summerton 50 South Carolina High 6 St. Stephens Middle St. Stephen 37 Strayer University Columbia 8 The Technical Center Orangeburg 43 Thunderbolt Career and Technology Walterboro 20 Timberland High St. Stephen 157 University of South Carolina Columbia 33 University of South Carolina College Columbia 38 W J Keenan High Columbia 24 Wade Hampton High Varnville 112 Wade High Hampton 3 William J Clark Middle Orangeburg 6 Woodland High Dorchester 7 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6 Academy For Careers And Technology Academy for Technology and Academics Academy for Technologyand Academics Academy for Technologyand Academics Juniors Academy for Technologyand Academics Seniors Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology Academy of Arts, Science, and Technology Marion 89 Conway 7 Conway 227 Conway 10 Conway 13 Myrtle Beach 25 Myrtle Beach 187 Andrews High Andrews 55 Aynor High Aynor 75 Bridgewater Academy Myrtle Beach 12 Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach 104 Carvers Bay High Hemingway 63 Carvers Bay Middle Hemingway 18 Central High Pageland 95 Cheraw High Cheraw 122 Chesterfield High Chesterfield 125 Conway High Conway 91 Creek Bridge High Marion 14 Cruises Inc Mullis 1 Darlington County Institute Of Technology High Darlington 247 Darlington Middle Darlington 6 Dillon Atec Culin Arts Dillon 9 Dillon Avc Dillon 0 Dillon County Applied Technical Center Dillon County Technical Center Dillon 123 Dillon 34 18
Florence Career Center High Total CTSO Members BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA Florence 101 Georgetown High Georgetown 27 Governor's of Science and Math Hartsville 18 Green Sea Floyd High Green Sea 46 Green Sea Floyds High Green Sea 5 Green Sea Floyds High/ Middle Green Sea 17 Hannah High Pamplico 25 Horry County Nichols 1 Horry County District Myrtle Beach 1 Horry Georgetown Collegiate Conway 0 Johnsonville High Johnsonville 9 Lake View High Lake View 44 Lamar High Lamar 1 Latta High Latta 130 Loris High Loris 129 Loris Middle Loris 1 Marion County Technical Education Center Marion 50 Marion High Marion 17 Marlboro Career Center Bennettsville 38 Marlboro County High Bennettsville 54 Mayo High Darlington 29 McBee High Hartsville 238 McBee Middle Mcbee 10 McBee ML High Mcbee 31 Mctec Marion 39 Mullins High Marion 30 Myrtle Beach High Myrtle Beach 75 Socastee High Myrtle Beach 187 South Carolina Governor's For Science Hartsville 11 St. James High Murrells Inlet 80 Stillwaters Massage Therapy Myrtle Beach 1 The Academy of Technology and Academics Conway 40 West High Florence 17 Wilson High Florence 13 19
Total CTSO Members BPA DECA FBLA FCCLA FEA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA TSA 20
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