DECA is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions.

With nearly a 75-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved as we use the latest technology and apply cutting edge educational research. Our core focus has remained consistent and is captured in our mission.

DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes 220,000 members in 3,700 schools. The Collegiate Division includes over 5,000 members in 215 colleges and universities.

DECA Homepage

Career Center Advisor

Mr. Collett

The National FFA Organization is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. FFA Career and Leadership Development Events and Conferences at the local, state, and national level provide opportunities for Career Center students to compete, earn scholarships, and expand their network in the industry. Community service is also an integral part of the program.

FFA is an intracurricular student organization in which all students of the Landscaping and Floriculture programs are members. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America, however, as careers expanded in the industry, FFA changed its name to the National FFA Organization. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage. Today over 760,000 students are members of the National organization.

FFA Homepage

For more information including upcoming events and initiatives, please visit the Career Center FFA Chapter Facebook page

Career Center Advisor

Mrs. Guttadora

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations. 

Mission Statement: SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. We improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. Our vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.

SkillsUSA serves more than 372,655 students and instructors annually. This includes 20,598 instructors who join as professional members. Including alumni, SkillsUSA membership totals over 434,000. SkillsUSA has served 13.6 million annual members cumulatively since 1965 and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor as a successful model of employer-driven workforce development.

SkillsUSA Homepage

Career Center Advisor

Mrs. Arnao

Career Center Advisor

Ms. McNamara