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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. What Does It Mean To Be An Advisor?. Your Presenters:. Michelle Dugans, SkillsUSA Board of Directors Anne Arundel County Public Schools/Center of Applied Technology - South Fundraiser Coordinator SkillsUSA Lead Advisor

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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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  1. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS What Does It Mean To Be An Advisor?

  2. Your Presenters: • Michelle Dugans, SkillsUSA Board of Directors • Anne Arundel County Public Schools/Center of Applied Technology - South • Fundraiser Coordinator • SkillsUSA Lead Advisor • National Technical Honor Society Advisor • Yearbook Advisor • Amy Johnson, SkillsUSA Board of Directors • Montgomery County Public Schools/Thomas Edison HS of Technology • Fundraiser Coordinator • SGA Advisor • SkillsUSA Lead Advisor • National Technical Honor Society Advisor • OJT/Internship Coordinator Welcome

  3. Outcomes: • Understand what it means to be a Career Technology Student Organization (CTSO) Advisor. • Understand how CTSO’s fit into my overall program. • Understand how to ensure that you have the time to dedicate yourself to be an effective CTSO Advisor.

  4. "Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best. " ~ Bob Talbert

  5. How Does a CTSO fit into my overall program • CTSO Promotes: • leadership • teamwork • citizenship and character development • emphasizes high ethical standards • superior work skills • lifelong education and pride. •  Activities foster the development of: • problem-solving ability • teamwork skills • building self-confidence • communication skills.

  6. Why Am I A CTSO Advisor? • students who have participated in a CTSO have • higher levels of academic motivation and academic engagement, compared with students in a general education curriculum. • higher levels of academic motivation • career self-efficacy • civic responsibility

  7. Major Con’s • Extra Time Commitment • Resistance from faculty • Monetary Concerns: Fundraising • Increased Stress

  8. Pro’s • Helping Students Achieve Their Goals • Supporting and Mentoring Our Future! The Students!

  9. How Do I Find The Time To BeA Successful CTSO Advisor? • Organize • Plan • Educate/Train Students • Enlist other faculty members • Do not “reinvent” the wheel • Ask for help!

  10. Common Items for all CTSOs • Advisors and Chapters • Budget and Fundraising • Communication • Competition • Help

  11. Advisor’s Responsibilities • Develop a program of activities and calendar • Develop interest among staff and students • Develop a resource list for advisors as well as students • Hold elections to identify student leaders (chapter officers) • train officers in basic leadership skills • plan and conduct chapter meetings • allow students to take the lead when possible • Identify committees or team members to organize activities • Keep Everyone Informed

  12. Sample Calendar COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR 2009-2010 September 2009 February 2010 9 Pizza Sale between Classes 3 TEHST Regional Competition 10 Pizza Sale at Back to School Night 5 Pizza/Donut Sal 11 Donut Sale before School 10 SkillsUSA/SGA meeting, Pizza Sale 11 Names of Class Representatives & Alternates Due 12 Pizza/Donut Sale 16 SkillsUSA/SGA Representatives & Alternate Meeting, Pizza Sale 17 Pizza Sale 21 School Spirit Coffee Fundraiser Begins 19 Pizza/Donut Sale 23 Pizza Sale 22 Papa John’s Fundraiser Begins 25 Pizza Sale and Donut Sale 24 SkillsUSA/SGA meeting, Pizza Sale 26 Pizza/Donut Sale TBD Regional Competition at Prince Georges Co. 30 SkillsUSA/SGA Meeting, Election of Officers, Pizza Sale October 2009 March 2010 2 Pizza/Donut Sale 3 Pizza Sale 7 School Spirit Coffee Fundraiser Ends, Pizza Sale 5 Pizza/Donut Sale 9 Registration Due for Fall Leadership Conference, Pizza/Donut Sale 10 SkillsUSA/SGA meeting, Pizza Sale 14 SkillsUSA/SGA Meeting, Pizza Sale 12 Pizza/Donut Sales, Pizza Cards Fundraiser Ends 21 Pizza Sale 17 Pizza Fundraiser 23 Pizza/Donut Sale 19 Pizza/Donut Sale 26 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins 24 SkillsUSA/SGA/Pizza Sale 28 Pizza Sale 26 Pizza/Donut Fundraiser 30 SkillsUSA/SGA meeting, Pizza/Donut Sale TBD Maryland SkillsUSA Competition November 2009 April 2010 4 SkillsUSA/SGA meeting, Pizza Sale, Delivery of Coffee 7 Pizza Sale 5-6 SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference 8 SkillsUSA/SGA Meeting 9 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends 9 Pizza/Donut Sales 11 SkillsUSA/SGA meeting, Pizza Sale 14 Pizza Sale 13 Pizza/Donut Sale 16 Pizza/Donut Sale 16-24 Collection & Distribution of Needy Families Baskets-Thanksgiving 21 Pizza Sale 20 Pizza/Donut Sale 23 Pizza/Donut Sale 28 SkillsUSA/SGA meeting/Pizza Sale

  13. Communications

  14. Have a veteran advisor mentor a new advisor • Contact another advisor in your school or another school • Contact your state director • Contact the national office of your organization

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