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Career and Technical Student Organizations

All students at Steel Center have the opportunity to participate in a student organization. These clubs are a co-curricular component of the school. Each organization is affiliated with a state and national chapter. These student organizations elect officers early in the school year and hold monthly meetings. An important aspect of student organizations is the development of leadership skills and improvement of technical skills through organized education activities and instruction.

NTHS - National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is a national organization committed to the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today’s highly competitive workplace. Students inducted into NTHS have earned America’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education. Membership is open to eligible students from all career and technical program areas at Steel Center. To be considered for membership into NTHS the program instructor must nominate their student(s). Eligibility requirements for nomination into NTHS and maintaining active membership status are as follows:

  1. The student nominee must be enrolled at least three full marking periods at Steel Center.
  2. The student nominee must maintain a minimum 93 percent grade average in their career and technical program.
  3. The student nominee cannot miss more than 5 school days per semester.
  4. The student nominee must model good behavior at Steel Center. No major disciplinary infractions and no repetitive minor disciplinary infractions.
  5. The student nominee must maintain a 3.5 Grade Point Average at their sending high school.

Cal-HOSA – Champions of Change

HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to affiliate and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership. HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, middle school, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. HOSA is 100% health care!

 

SkillsUSA Logo

SkillsUSA is the largest student organization in the school. It is composed of students from the different trade and industrial occupations. The various SkillsUSA activities help students develop leadership qualities through education, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities. Excellence in scholarship and craftsmanship are developed through the local, state and national SkillsUSA leadership conferences and competitions.

NAHB Logo

NAHB’s Student Chapter program is dedicated to enriching students’ educational experience and exposure to the home building industry through national programming and the connection with their local home builders’ association. This national membership offers educational programming, leadership development, and networking opportunities among other benefits. NAHB Student Chapters membership is right for students studying for a career in residential construction or skilled trades, or younger minds seeking more information and exposure to construction-related career pathways.

What Does it Mean to be a Student Member?

  • Building industry valued leadership skills
  • Meeting and forming relationships with real builders and industry professionals through your local Home Builders Association (HBA)
  • Having a voice and securing your future in the residential industry

Leadership CTE

Leadership CTE is group of student leaders selected by the School Counselor and Executive Director at the beginning of the school year to provide the student’s voice in the operations of Steel Center. Members will participate in monthly meetings with the School Counselor and Executive Director. They will develop leadership skills so that they are prepared to take on leadership or supervisory roles in their chosen fields, provide ideas regarding school initiatives/activities and attend Steel Center Board Meetings. Members will also serve as Steel Center ambassadors for special events and visits by dignitaries. The valuable input and contributions made by members will help Steel Center plan for the future, elevate school spirit and contribute to the communities we serve. Any student that is interested in leadership, organizational behavior, event planning or becoming more involved in Steel Center should complete the application the first two weeks of school as announced.