Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) empower students to turn knowledge into action, enhancing their education through hands-on experiences that cultivate leadership, strengthen technical skills and prepare them to excel in the global economy.
Why join a CTSO?
There are a lot of opportunities available through the technical colleges to stretch your comfort zone a bit, or to join something you know is a perfect fit. Here are just a few reasons to consider joining one of the CTSOs at your college.
- Grow your network and make new friends
- Build confidence and leadership abilities
- Gain experiences that strengthen your resume
- Give back through community service
- Connect with future employers and industry leaders
- Develop the technical and professional skills employers want
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Giving Purpose to Potential
Business Professionals of America (BPA) empowers students to become the next generation of business, technology, and workplace leaders. Through competitive events, leadership conferences, community service, and hands-on learning opportunities, members gain real-world experience while developing the professional and technical skills employers value most.
As one of the nation's largest Career and Technical Student Organizations, BPA helps students build confidence, expand their networks, and prepare for success in college, career, and life.
MISSION
To develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world through unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service.
VISION
To be an innovator in Career and Technical Education by providing opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service, and personal development.
Visit the Business Professionals of America Wisconsin website or visit their Facebook page.
Professional Agricultural Students (PAS)
Skilled for Every Corner of Agriculture
Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) connects classroom learning with real-world agricultural careers. Designed for postsecondary agriculture students, PAS provides opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, compete with peers, and build connections across the agriculture industry.
Through hands-on experiences, professional development, and applied learning, PAS prepares students to excel in every corner of the agriculture sector, from production and agribusiness to emerging technologies and natural resources.
MISSION
To provide individual growth, leadership, and career preparation opportunities for professional agriculture students.
VISION
To be the premier leadership and career development organization serving college agriculture students.
Visit the Professional Agricultural Students website or visit their Facebook page.
SkillsUSA
America's Champion of the Skilled Trades
SkillsUSA prepares students to become highly skilled professionals and leaders in the trades, technical fields, and skilled service industries. Through classroom learning, hands-on training, leadership development, and competitive events at the regional, state, and national levels, members gain the skills and experience needed to succeed in today's workforce.
Powered by a strong partnership between students, educators, and industry leaders, SkillsUSA helps close the skills gap and ensures graduates are career-ready from day one.
MISSION
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.
VISION
To empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.
Visit the SkillsUSA Wisconsin website or visit their Facebook page.