DECA date published: 04/10/2008 DECA is an international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service. Over 185,000 high school students in 5,000 chapters, located in the US, Canada, Germany, Mexico and Puerto Rico, benefit every year from DECA. Click here to go to www.deca.org

FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America, for Business Education date published: 04/14/2008 FBLA is an organization (with state and national affiliations) for middle and high school students enrolled in business education courses. FBLA’s mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Co-curricular activities include career exploration, civic service, economic education, and fostering entrepreneurship. Click here to go to www.fbla-pbl.org

FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, for Family and Consumer Sciences Education date published: 04/14/2008 FCCLA is a national organization for middle and high school Family and Consumer Sciences students. It is a co-curricular organization that is a vehicle for mastering Family and Consumer Sciences Education competencies through leadership, citizenship, and skill development activities. Members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. Click here to go to www.fcclainc.org

FFA - Future Farmers of America, for Agricultural Education date published: 04/14/2008 FFA is a national organization that serves students enrolled in agricultural education courses grades 7-12. FFA in North Carolina is administered by the North Carolina FFA Association in cooperation with local chapters. 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. Click here to go to www.ffa.org

TSA - Technology Students Association, for Technology Students date published: 04/14/2008 TSA is an organization for middle and high school students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses. 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, resulting in personal growth and opportunity. In addition to these goals, NC-TSA’s mission statement reads “To empower students to become leaders and citizens of the highest quality by creating and sustaining technology programs of excellence in order to serve our changing communities and nation”. Click here to go to www.tsaweb.org

HOSA - Health Occupations Student Association, for Health Education date published: 04/14/2008 HOSA is a state and national organization whose mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Occupations Education students, therefore, helping the students to meet the needs of the health care industry. Click here to go to www.hosa.org

SkillsUSA - Trade, Industrial and Technical Education date published: 04/14/2008 SkillsUSA is a state and national organization that serves trade, industrial, and technical students in secondary and post secondary public schools. Members are part of a national group of skilled youth on the move – working toward future career goals. SkillsUSA members make things happen in their schools, communities and the nation with their leadership and work skills. Members complete at various levels to demonstrate their competencies in skill, leadership, and general contests. Members meet industry, business, and civic leaders and learn to develop leadership and citizenship skills through public speaking events at the community, state, and national levels. Click here to go to www.skillsusa.org