Events


Oregon CTSO Academy for Chapter Excellence & Advisor Conference

 

Date: October 8-10, 2026
Location: Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites – Ashland, Oregon

Join us at the Oregon Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) for the Academy for Chapter Excellence (ACE), October 8–10, 2026, at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites in Ashland, Oregon.

This dynamic event brings together chapter officers and advisors for leadership training, professional development sessions, advisor-focused workshops, and valuable industry networking opportunities. With affordable registration, scholarships available, and free advisor attendance with student registration, ACE is designed to strengthen chapter leadership and elevate CTE and CTSO success statewide.

Registration is coming soon!

CTSO STATE CONFERENCES

State Conferences are the premier event for each CTSO’s members, advisors, alumni, and business supporters. Members participate in competitive events, general sessions, leadership training, and networking opportunities. Top performers in competitive events have the opportunity to advance to the National or International Conferences held in different major cities across America each year.

2026 CONFERENCE DATES

Feb 22-24, 2026

State Career Development Conference

Portland

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April 9-11, 2026

State Business Leadership Conference
Eugene
Learn more about FBLA

April 2026

State Leadership Conference
Location TBD
Learn More about FCCLA

March 19-22, 2026

State Convention
Deschutes Fair Grounds

Learn more about FFA

April 17-18, 2026

State Convention
Brooks

Learn more about FNRL

March 16-18, 2026

State Leadership Conference
Portland
Learn more about HOSA

April 10-11, 2026

State Leadership and Skills Conference
Location TBD
Learn more about SkillsUSA

April 23, 2026

State Leadership Conference
Location TBD

Learn more about TSA

BOARD MEMBER BOOT CAMP

Dates: TBA
Location: TBA

Get training that will help you have a strong start to the year leading your CTSO. The Board Member Boot Camp is a virtual and in-person training series designed to help CTSO board members guide their CTSO nonprofit organizations.

Whether you are a brand-new board member or rounding the bases on your time on the board, come to these training sessions to become more effective in your role on the board!

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