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All Things CTSO Required Materials Word processing software Remember CTSOs? These organizations provide activities, programs, and competitive events in order to help students develop their career path and build up the skills and abilities needed to be successful, whether that path takes them to entry-level employment, military service, an apprenticeship, a community or technical college, or university. CTSOs are usually specialized and concentrate on certain industries so that the training students get is just what they need for success in that industry. Likewise, a program that specializes in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation is called a Career Technical Education program or CTE. Many students attend CTE programs to train for their careers, and there are CTSOs that work along with them. For example, the Technology Student Association works with students who have been studying in the technology field, offering robotics building competitions, coding competitions, even contests on building a solar car. Working on these projects helps students put into practice the knowledge that they are gaining in the classroom. For this activity, you will be researching CTSOs that are available for each cluster. First, create a blank word processing document and save it as “Cluster CTSO.” Then, list all of the clusters: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Energy Health Science Architecture & Construction Manufacturing Transportation & Logistics Education & Training Engineering & Technology Education Information Technology Business, Management & Administration Finance Marketing, Sales & Service Government & Public Administration Human Services Law, Public Safety & Security Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Hospitality & Tourism To complete the activity, follow along with the steps below, saving your document frequently. Pick one career from each cluster by researching My Next Move. You can either search for a career that you remember learning about in that unit (“Search Careers with Keywords”) or you can use the “Browse Careers by Industry” tab to find a career to research. Repeat for each cluster. Once you have found one career for each cluster, type the name of the career under the cluster in your word processing document. Then research what kind of CTSO opportunities are available for each career. Finding Career Training Opportunities (Note: The above website lists eight different organizations. Use the drop-down menu ‘CTSOs’ to learn more information about each and find one to fit the career you are researching. When you find one for that career, click on that CTSO’s website to research opportunities in your state.) If you can’t find a CTSO that works for the career you are researching, use the Professional Association Finder to find an industry-specific organization. These might also offer scholarships or intern programs. When you have located an appropriate CTSO, jot down the following information for each cluster/career in your word processing document: Which CTSO is available for the career. What purpose the CTSO serves for that career. What opportunities in each career type (scholarships, high school programs, etc.) are available in your state. What leadership opportunity the CTSO offers. Congratulations! You’ve identified some very valuable resources for each career cluster. You may have already narrowed down which type of career you want to follow, but remember—it is always OK to change your mind. If you do, you can reference this document to find opportunities to learn more about your new chosen career path. When you are finished, turn in your word processing document.

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Here's the structure for your document "Cluster CTSO." Please follow the outline below to fill in the necessary information for each career from the clusters you mentioned. You will need to conduct research on My Next Move and any relevant CTSO websites to find detailed information for each.

Cluster CTSO

1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

2. Energy

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

3. Health Science

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

4. Architecture & Construction

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

5. Manufacturing

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

6. Transportation & Logistics

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

7. Education & Training

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

8. Engineering & Technology Education

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

9. Information Technology

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

10. Business, Management & Administration

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

11. Finance

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

12. Marketing, Sales & Service

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

13. Government & Public Administration

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

14. Human Services

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

15. Law, Public Safety & Security

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

16. Arts, A/V Technology & Communication

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

17. Hospitality & Tourism

  • Career: [Insert Career Name]
  • CTSO: [Insert CTSO Name]
  • Purpose: [Explain the purpose of the CTSO in relation to the career]
  • Opportunities in State: [List scholarships, programs, etc.]
  • Leadership Opportunities: [List available leadership opportunities]

Make sure to fill in each section with the relevant information you gather from your research. Good luck with your project!