Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) promote career excellence, leadership, and citizenship.  The Delaware Department of Education requires Career and Technical Student Organizations to be an integral part of a high quality education program.  Schools receiving Career and Technical Education funds must support an active student organization.

The six state Career and Technical Student Organizations and their related fields are:

Benefits of CTSOs include:

• belonging to a positive group.
• allowing students to see the relationship between academics and the world of work.
• encouraging students to achieve high academic and occupational standards.
• providing an opportunity for students to gain confidence and knowledge through competition.
• motivating youth to become better students and productive citizens.
• developing school and community leaders.

Delaware Advisory Council on Career & Technical Education