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CTE Student Leadership 

All state-approved CTE programs are required to provide student leadership as an integral component of their program.  Because leadership is an integral part of a CTE instructional program and embedded throughout all experiences, students should have the opportunity to engage in multiple activities to demonstrate self-improvement over time.  

The CTE Teacher Tool Kit provides clear guidance to support this work. 

Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

A Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) is a student leadership organization that provides an excellent framework for developing leadership skills. Students will understand leadership and communication for personal development, communications and speaking to groups, development of managerial skills, leading individuals and groups, and career success to gain leadership positions both in their community and career.

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    Michigan Business Professionals of America

    Maurice S. Henderson, State Director
    Eastern Michigan University
    Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
    Phone: 734-487-1700
    Fax: 866-204-4455 
    email: maurice.henderson@emich.edu
    website: www.michiganbpa.org

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    Michigan DECA

    David Wait, State Director
    Eastern Michigan University
    Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
    Phone: 734-487-3322
    email: dwait@emich.edu
    website: www.mideca.org

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    Michigan Family Career Community Leaders of America

    Andrew Richardson, State Coordinator
    Eastern Michigan University
    Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
    Phone: 734-487-8657
    email: aricha51@emich.edu
    website: www.mifccla.org

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    Michigan FFA

    Dr. Tiffany Rogers-Randolph, State Director
    Michigan State University
    108 Natural Resources
    East Lansing, Michigan 48824
    Phone: 517-353-9221
    Fax: 517-432-5632
    email:  roger187@msu.edu
    website: www.michiganffa.org

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    Michigan Health Occupations of Students of America

    Mark W. Burley, State Director
    2410 Woodlake Drive
    Okemos, Michigan 48864
    Phone: 517-347-8088
    Fax: 517-347-4096
    email: hosa@mhc.org
    website: www.michiganhosa.org

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    SkillsUSA

    Bradley Ransom, State Director
    Eastern Michigan University
    Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
    Phone: 734-487-3888
    email: bransom3@emich.edu
    website: www.miskillsusa.org