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National Technical Honor Society

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National Technical Honor Society
Founded1984; 40 years ago (1984)
Inman, South Carolina, U.S.
TypeHonor
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisVocational education
ScopeInternational
Colors  Purple,   Silver, and   White
Chapters5,200+
Former nameNational Vocational-Technical Honor Society
Headquarters1011 Airport Road
P.O. Box 1336

Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
United States
Websitenths.org

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an international honor society for outstanding career and technical students of workforce vocational education institutions. It was established in 1984.

History

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NTHS began in 1984 as the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society at the H. B. Swofford Career Center in Inman, South Carolina.[1]

In 1997, NTHS began its first scholarship fund, named in honor of co-founder Jon H. Poteat.[1]

In 2003, the NTHS board of directors unanimously agreed to change the name of the organization to the National Technical Honor Society.[1]

Chapters

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As of July 2024, NTHS serves over 5,200 member schools, both secondary and post-secondary, and has chapters in all 50 states, with chapters expanding into the Bahamas, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and Guam.[2]

Activities

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NTHS partners with seven career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) to offer scholarships to CTSO members:[3][4]

Notable members

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Member Chapter Notability Ref
Max Hechtman Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center Filmmaker

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "About NTHS". National Technical Honor Society. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Chapter Directory". National Technical Honor Society. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  3. ^ "NTHS Partners & Sponsors". National Technical Honor Society. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Scholarships". National Technical Honor Society. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
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