Career and Technical Student Organizations

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) contribute toward developing students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) through activities that develop leadership abilities, citizenship skills, social competencies, and a wholesome attitude toward living and work. Through the development of program standards, DCTE supports CTSOs and requires all school districts that offer state-approved CTE programs to establish local chapters as integral components of their CTE programs to complement and enrich instruction. 

• 2024-2025 CTSO State Event Calendar
• 2024-2025 CTSO Event Planners

2024-2025 Arkansas CTSO State Officer Teams @ State Officer Leadership Academy

The Division of Career and Technical Education oversees the Arkansas Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). Each year, CTSOs hold State Conferences/Conventions that host their State Competitive Events.

Would you consider being a judge for one of those Competitive Events? You do not need prior experience as each contest is judged using an outlined rubric from the CTSO National Organization to prepare students to compete at the next level.

We are looking for volunteers who value:

1. Student Success
2. Student Personal Growth 
3. Sustainable Future Workforces

As a CTSO judge, you have a first-hand experience with our incredible students who could potentially be YOUR next employee. Don’t delay, if you are interested please follow the link to learn when and where you can volunteer as a CTSO judge.

https://form.jotform.com/221355302412138

If you have any questions about the form, please email sunni.teale@ade.arkansas.gov