Georgia students take the national stage as Career and Technical Student Organization leaders

Four Georgia students are representing their state and peers nationwide as national officers in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) during the 2026-2027 school year.

The students, representing three CTSOs, are:

• Graham Mull, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy – FCCLA national president
• Noor Khan, Cambridge High School – SkillsUSA national president
• Tiffany Kim, Wesleyan School – TSA national reporter
• Emma Grace Maisonneuve, Franklin County High School – TSA national sergeant-at-arms

View Georgia’s national and state CTSO student leaders.

“These four outstanding students exemplify the leadership, professionalism, and commitment to service that Georgia’s career and technical student organizations cultivate,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “Their accomplishments demonstrate how CTAE delivers for Georgia students — connecting their learning to their goals and preparing them to lead in their communities, careers, and beyond. Graham, Noor, Tiffany, and Emma Grace will represent our state exceptionally well as they inspire students across the nation. Their success reflects our mission of preparing all students for life, and I congratulate them, along with the educators, advisers, families, and communities who have supported them.”

The students’ national leadership reflects the growing strength and reach of Georgia’s CTSOs, which are an integral component of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE). Through CTSOs, CTAE delivers opportunities for students to apply what they learn in the classroom through leadership development, career preparation, competitive events, community service, and hands-on experiences connected to the workforce. These experiences help prepare students for success in college, careers, and life.

Georgia’s 10 state-recognized CTSOs serve students across all 14 Career Clusters. During the 2025-2026 school year, CTSO membership reached a record 218,191 students—an increase of 68,872 members, or 46%, since fiscal year 2021. View Georgia’s CTSO membership trends.

Georgia CTSOs include DECA, ENGAGE, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FFA, Georgia Career and Technical Instruction (CTI), HOSA–Future Health Professionals, SkillsUSA, and the Technology Student Association (TSA).

During the 2025-2026 school year:

• 218,191 students participated in Georgia CTSOs.
• Georgia had 2,312 CTSO chapters in 709 schools.
• CTSOs served students in 180 school districts and 17 state charter schools.
• More than 76,500 students participated in state-level conferences.
• Thirty-four school districts offered eight or more CTSOs.
• Sixty-six student state officers represented 49 high schools and 31 school districts.

View more information about Georgia CTSOs by the numbers.

“CTSOs turn classroom learning into real-world leadership,” Dr. Barbara M. Wall, Deputy Superintendent, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education, said. “Whether students are managing a project, competing in a career-focused event, serving their communities, or leading their peers, they are developing the technical knowledge and employability skills they will need for future success. The continued growth of these organizations shows that Georgia students are eager to lead, learn, and prepare for what comes next.”

Georgia’s CTSOs serve students pursuing interests across fields such as agriculture, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, education, public service, marketing, hospitality, construction, financial services, and transportation. Through their participation, students develop skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and professionalism while exploring potential careers and building connections with educators, employers, and their communities.

In addition to Georgia’s four national officers, 66 students are serving in statewide CTSO leadership positions during the 2026-2027 school year. Together, these student leaders represent communities across Georgia—from the mountains to the coast—and demonstrate the essential role CTSOs play in developing the state’s future workforce.

To learn more about Georgia’s Career and Technical Student Organizations, visit gactso.org.