“DECA isn’t just a club, it’s a community. Our community has broadened the horizons of countless students to engage in leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing management, and communication skills to pursue in the real world.”

“Cadets are taught to be examples in their schools and communities through honorable conduct, selfless service, responsibility for their actions and relentless pursuit of their goals. We train and teach our cadets to be problem solvers in every situation so they overcome any adversity, challenge, or obstacle they may face.”

“The best part of being an agriculture instructor is exposing urban students to various agriculture life experiences and careers such as horticulturist, agriculture engineer and veterinarian ... Our students don’t come in understanding what they can do with agriculture. But you expose them to it, and they light up, and they want to do more.”

“CTI has been instrumental in developing employability skills, advocacy, and leadership qualities in our students. CTI has also exposed our students to the transition activities and skills they need to successfully explore their post-secondary options proactively and a bridge into the workforce."

"FBLA is a hands-on extension of the standards learned in our business program. Although a student will leave with the necessary knowledge upon completion of our business pathways, nothing can substitute actual experience gained outside the classroom."

“Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs provide all students the opportunity to explore and experience careers and apply their academic and technical skills in relevant, real-world settings.”