• The National Research Center for Career and Technical Education's study found CTSO participation helps academic motivation, academic engagement, grades, career self-efficacy, college aspirations, and employability skills.

• A survey by SkillsUSA and the Manufacturing Institute found that CTSO members were more likely to believe CTE has improved their GPA, to pursue a career in their field of study, and to believe that their career path is clearer due to CTE than CTE students who did not participate in a CTSO. The report includes exact percentages and visuals.

•  This study revealed that CTSO members experience a higher level of academic motivation and engagement than non-CTE non-CTSO students. When compared to non-CTSO CTE students, CTSO members experienced higher academic motivation, career self-efficacy, and civic responsibility. Additionally, the report finds that female students and students of color get even more benefit from joining a CTSO.

• This study examined public school administrators' perceptions of CTSOs. It found that 80% of administrators perceived CTSOs very favorably as being either mostly effective or very effective in developing student leadership skills, keeping students engaged, and improving student's technical skills and academic achievement.

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