• Student organizations are an integral part of the educational program at ACC&TC. These co-curricular experiences provide students with the opportunities to develop leadership skills and to participate in community service activities. Students are also able to compete locally, regionally, statewide, and nationally in skills and leadership competitions in their occupational specialty. Students may participate in the following organizations:
     

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    Active participation in an AWS Student Chapter provides the knowledge, experience and networking needed to begin a successful career.  Participation in a Student Chapter can provide AWS Student Members valuable experience for career and personal development. Involvement in a Student Chapter will also provide you with networking opportunities.  Meet other welding students and professionals at Chapter meetings, local AWS Section meetings, and the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show.  Volunteer as a Chapter Officer and gain valuable leadership skills that will help throughout your career.
     

    is a national organization for career and technical education hosa students enrolled in Health Occupations Technology. Members of HOSA are involved in community orientated, career related, and leadership development activities. Students participate in conferences for leadership training, chapter management workshops and competitive events that test and recognize the student’s competencies.
     

    SkillsUSA is a national student leadership organization for career, industrial, technical, and health occupations students. Skills USA provides the opportunity to participate in worthwhile educational, career, civic, recreational and social activities. Members can compete in District, State, and National competitions involving leadership and citizenship skills.
     

    recognizes the excellence of students in career and technical education while NTHS promoting a stronger, more positive image for career and technical education in America. Benefits of membership include: * Membership certificate, pin, card, window decal, white tassel with NTHS logo drop, and official NTHS diploma seal * Access to over $90,000 in scholarships * Online career resources including the American Careers Journal * Enhancing student resume * Personalized letters of recommendation * Monthly student e-newsletters * Possible recruitment opportunities from top colleges and Business To be eligible for membership in the National Technical Honor Society students must: * Maintain a cumulative CTCLC average of 3.25 or above * Cumulative Home School Average 3.0 or above * Maintain excellent attendance- no more than 5 unexcused absences Students are nominated after completing one year of their skill area program. If students maintain the requirements for induction they will be inducted in the Fall of their Senior Year. For additional information follow this