Explore our Career & Technical Student Organizations and discover opportunities to build leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, compete, serve your community and prepare for your future career!
FFA
YEAR ROUND
FFA is a youth leadership and career development organization for students enrolled in agricultural education.
Regional events occur in March, State in June, and Nationals in October. Camps and Conventions occur over summer.
TNHS & NCHS joint team! MUST be enrolled in an agriculture course taught by an agriculture teacher, has an active SAE program.
JROTC
YEAR ROUND
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a federally funded high school program sponsored by the U.S. Armed Forces that focuses on teaching citizenship, leadership, character development, and community service.
TNHS & NCHS joint team
SKILLS USA
REGIONALS: FEB
STATE: MARCH
NATIONALS: JUNE
SkillsUSA is a top workforce development organization for students. We empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
Must be enrolled in a CTE Program (co-op placement counts.) Limited competitive spots are available, but are determined by SkillUP & co-op success
EDRISING
YEAR ROUND | STATE COMP: MARCH
Educators Rising is a Career and Technical Student Organization that supports future educators through leadership, professional development, and hands-on experiences.
Only open to current LEAD Nelson students (all LEAD Nelson students are required to be members and compete in the State Competition).
$25 membership dues paid by LEAD Nelson
FBLA
YEAR ROUND |
Future Business Leaders of America is the world’s largest business career and technical student organization, helping students prepare for careers in business and leadership through conferences, community service, and academic competitions.
$25 membership dues (includes a t-shirt) / $14 without shirt. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS