MAAP Stars

  • Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs

    • Develop employment, academic, and social skills
    • Experience career-related activities 
    • Build a cooperative and competitive spirit through individual and team activities 
    • Build an appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship
    • Develop self-confidence, increase motivation, and create a desire for and belief in life-long learning

    The Minnesota chapter of Stars holds three statewide events each year.

    1. Leadership Conference
    2. Legislative Day
    3. Spring Events Conference

    Many MAAP regions and individual programs hold other Stars activities throughout the year.

    Contact: Leah Shanks | (952) 567-8012

SkillsUSA

  • SkillsUSA empowers members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible citizens. The organization works to enhance the lives and careers of students, instructors and industry representatives.

    Students may compete in:
    •  Advertising Design
    •  Pin Design
    •  T-shirt Design
    •  Photography
    •  Cosmetology
    •  Basic Health Care Skills
    •  First Aid/CPR
    •  Crime Scene Investigation
    •  Criminal Justice

    Contact: David Fuller-Rueschman | (952) 567-8056 | dfullerrueschman@swmetro.k12.mn.us 
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FFA

  • Future Farmers of America

    FFA is an intercurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of three components of agricultural education. It is not just for students who want to be production farmers but also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. FFA is made up of state associations and those state associations are made up of local chapters.

    Contact: Sarah Schurmann | (952) 567-8018 | sschurmann@swmetro.k12.mn.us 
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HOSA

  • HOSA is an international student organization with a mission to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance quality health care to all people. HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition exclusively for secondary, post-secondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs. 

    Contact: Paul Wilson | (952) 567-8068 | pwilson@swmetro.k12.mn.us 
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