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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

Danielle West, State Director
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Phone: 734-487-3888
email:dwest30@emich.edu
website: www.miskillsusa.org