CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Purpose: To prepare students for careers in Marketing, Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship
Activities: Fall Leadership Conference, WorkWinWow team building day, Fall Rally at Six Flags, Region Competitions
Advisors: Sheena Twilley and Suzanne Harris

Purpose: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues. Through participation in Competitive Events, becoming involved in community service opportunities, student leadership, and attending leadership conferences, members develop real world skills, explore Career Pathways, and become college- and career-ready.
Activities: Monthly meetings, State conferences, Community Service, Fun, Travel, Networking | 8/9/23 First Meeting
Advisors: Dr. Carmen Pedersen and Brooke Lewis-Slamkova

Purpose: The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Activities: Monthly meetings, field trips, State Convention, National Convention, Summer Camp
Advisors: Emily Murphy and Thomas Maddox

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Purpose: To empower future health professionals through community service and leadership.
Activities: Blood Drives (2 per year), community service like Teddy Bear Clinics at the local elementary schools, leadership conferences
Advisors: Kalee Howard and Robert Yadon

Purpose: SKILLSUSA MISSION STATEMENT: "SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members."
Activities: SkillsUSA Champions Rally at the Perry Fairgrounds; Fall Leadership; Region, State & National Competitions; Leadership Training; Community Service Events; Having Fun and Making Lasting Friendships
Advisors: Amanda Pugh and William Wingfield

Purpose: The Technology Student Association (TSA) enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
Activities: Field Trips, Competitions, Community Service Projects! TSA offers student varied experiences that develop leadership and technical skills to prepare students for our technological world. TSA field trips and events include: Officer leadership training, both local and with our state TSA organization, Technology Day at the Perry Fair, TSA Week events, fundraisers (often involving products manufactured on-site), Capitol Day, and our State Leadership Conference in Athens, GA.
Advisor: Teresa Johnson