WorksheetsPCC: Career and Technical Student Organizations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Why does Lance attend the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association’s annual conference?
Lance is a member of the professional organization ICEAA. He always attends its annual conferences because it provides a great opportunity for _____________
with members of the same profession.
meeting
friendship
networking
Why does Lance attend the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association’s annual conference?
Lance is a member of the professional organization ICEAA. In addition to the conference, ICEAA organizes ______________ for members who are seeking better employment opportunities.
job fairs
events
competitions
What does the OVAE state in its report about CTE courses?
According to the US Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education, almost all high school students take at least three CTE course.
True
False
How many clusters do vocational counselors group career and occupation specialties into?
Vocational counselors group career and occupation specialties into ____________ career clusters.
fifteen
sixteen
seventeen
eighteen
Which government body authorized CTSOs?
Through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act, the ___________ has authorized CTSOs.
Supreme Court
Department of Education
Congress
Match each situation with the benefits that professional organizations provide.
Anthony likes to meet with
members of his fraternity to
get a better perspective
of their work.
professional growth and development
mentoring
certification
scholarship
networking
Match each situation with the benefits that professional organizations provide.
Christopher wants to know the
latest legislation pertaining
to his industry.
professional growth and development
mentoring
certification
scholarship
networking
Match each situation with the benefits that professional organizations provide.
Mariana wants to work as
an intern under the guidance
of an expert in her field.
professional growth and development
mentoring
certification
scholarship
networking
Match each situation with the benefits that professional organizations provide.
Nicolas wants to gain extra
knowledge by joining a
professional organization.
professional growth and development
mentoring
certification
scholarship
networking
Match each situation with the benefits that professional organizations provide.
Emily seeks money for
research in a particular field.
professional growth and development
mentoring
certification
scholarship
networking
Match each career path with the CTSO that can help further the goals for that path.
Kaylee dreams of becoming
a computer engineer.
National FFA Organization
SkillsUSA
Business Professionals of America
Health Occupations Students of America
Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America
Match each career path with the CTSO that can help further the goals for that path.
Francisco seeks a job in politics.
National FFA Organization
SkillsUSA
Business Professionals of America
Health Occupations Students of America
Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America
Match each career path with the CTSO that can help further the goals for that path.
Aline wants to pursue
a career in farming.
National FFA Organization
SkillsUSA
Business Professionals of America
Health Occupations Students of America
Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America
Match each career path with the CTSO that can help further the goals for that path.
Hayleigh wants to pursue
a career in the IT industry.
National FFA Organization
SkillsUSA
Business Professionals of America
Health Occupations Students of America
Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America
Match each career path with the CTSO that can help further the goals for that path.
Austin wants to be a nurse.
National FFA Organization
SkillsUSA
Business Professionals of America
Health Occupations Students of America
Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America
Match the characteristics with the organizations they describe.
(Not all answers will be used.)
CTSOs
organize job fairs
are an intrinsic part of CTE programs
hold competitive events
provide certification
Match the characteristics with the organizations they describe.
(Not all answers will be used.)
Professional Organizations
organize job fairs
are an intrinsic part of CTE programs
hold competitive events
provide certification
What motivates high school students to join professional organizations?
participating in competitive events
paying lower membership dues
getting higher credits
getting scholarships to further their education
Priscilla wants to become an industrial designer. She wants to learn this specialized skill from an expert in this industry by working for that expert as an intern. What term describes this process?
certification
mentoring
sponsorship
guidance
Emalie is interested in medical science and wants to be a doctor. Her grades in science are impressive. Which CTSO should she join to help her move closer to her ambition?
National FFA Organization
Health Occupations Students of America
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Future Business Leaders of America–Phi Beta Lambda
