XL JW L u yr 11/ r CIJjJJ rui lid yjj UiJJ y h a ifjitiii.j, ILLINOIS DEPOSITORY JUL 2 6 2002 UNIVERSITYOF ILLINOIS ATURBANA-CHAMPAIGN Ambitious student members and their energetic instructors ofIllinois CTSOs create an inspiring network for learning, sharing, and achieving. As the students step through the doors of CTSOs, co-curricularactivities develop into real-world experi- ence; competitive events breed leadership; state and national conferences foster self-confidence; knowledge becomes know-how. Working in collaboration with teachers-advisors, CTSO student members learn the technical skill requirements and specific performance standards forthe industryor occupation and meet experts in their field ofchoice. Links to national organizations extend students’ net- workof opportunity. Developingskills such as public speakingand time management, partnered with learningspecific perfor- mance standards fortheir occupation, produces confi- dent, self-assured and independentyoung professionals. Service-learning projects enrich the communitywhile improving students’ teamworkabili- ties and problem-solvingskills -assets essential for life-long learning. CTSO programs and activities are an integral part of classroom instruction that support and reinforce the Illinois LearningStandards. Enter the diverse network ofCTSOs and you’ll find success behind everydoor. Educate. Excite AGRICULTURAL CAREERS Illinois Association FFA Illinois PostsecondaryAgricultural Student Organization (PAS) BUSINESS & MARKETING CAREERS * Business Professionals ofAmerica Illinois Association Illinois Association of DECA Illinois Future Business Leaders ofAmerica (FBLA) Illinois Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES CAREERS IllinoisAssociation ofFamily, Career and CommunityLeaders ofAmerica (FCCLA) HEALTH CAREERS Illinois Association of Health Occupations Students ofAmerica (HOSA) INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CAREERS Illinois TechnologyStudentAssociation (TSA) Illinois Association ofSkills USA-VICA These nationallyrecognized organizations, approved bythe Illinois State Board of Education and the U.S. Department ofEducation, inspire students to achieve their dreams. Activities that are an integral part ofthe CTSO content area are approved bythe Illinois High SchoolAssociation. From classroom to conference room, from homework toworkforce, CTSOs open doors to the future for these students. Educate. Excite. Excel. CTSOs can make it happen. CTSOs Excel. can n ^ lWouldhavenev Jfc e W^s=^- *SS5S; “SBeforesbecoaminga^membSeroffostudsento^onfen- 1*- - meplanformyfuture.” «W'eErnstl 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Career Development Division Illinois State Board of Education 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777 217/782-2826 nake happen. it nppnrlunily. Iliiliirl. Open the door to success - it’s all within reach through Illinois Career and Technical Student Organiza- tions. Standing at the cross- roads between education and careers, students seeking direction find the keys to success in Career and Technical Student Organiza- tions (CTSOs). These organizations guide students through the doors of leadership, teamwork, competi- tion, pride and friendship down a straight path to a successful, fulfill- ing future. The experience and guidance of CTSOs combined with the knowledge students learn in the classroom builds an unbeatable strategy for success. Skills for careers translate to skills for life for thousands of student members statewide. Service-learningprojectsenrich thecommunitywhile improvingstudents’ teamworkabilities. SkillsForLife th +> 'walkedaway withas sgz&s: Ill 1 II 111 0112 042555299 IllinoisState Board ofEducation MakingIllinoisSchoolsSecondtoNone 100NorthFirstStreet•Springfield,IL62777-0001 www.isbe.net RonaldJ.Gidwitz RespicioF.Vazquez Chairman StateSuperintendentofEducation GeorgeH. Ryan Governor AnEqualOpportunity/AffirmativeActionEmployer PrintedbytheAuthorityoftheStateofIllinois•March2002;20M02-3270-01-64108-565051 ThispublicationwaspreparedpursuanttoagrantwithIllinoisStateBoardofEducation andfunded100%withStatemoney.