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National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is a nationally based, non-profit honor organization for outstanding students enrolled in occupational or technical programs. These include high schools, private occupational institutions, technical colleges, or colleges with technical majors.

The purpose of NTHS is to:

  • “Reward excellence in workforce education”
  • “Develop self-esteem, pride, and encourage students to reach for high levels of achievement.”
  • “Promote business and industry’s critical work-place values – honesty, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, productivity, leadership, and citizenship”
  • “Help schools build and maintain effective partnerships with local businesses and industry.”
  • “Champion a stronger, more positive image for workforce education in America”

Membership is limited to students who exhibit good character and leadership, and who plan to pursue a career in their field of technical study. Candidates will be evaluated based on school involvement, a review of previous school records, and approval by the Administration.

 

WMCTC criteria for NTHS’ induction, probation, and expulsion of students are as follows:

Induction: Students are recognized by WMCTC and by the National Technical Honor Society for outstanding technical and academic achievement. Students are nominated by their instructors.

Grade Qualifications: Nominee must have and maintain an “A” average in their technical program and a “B” or higher in each academic core course.

Attendance Qualifications: Nominee’s attendance rate must be 97% or higher, and Nominee’s absences must be excused. Nominee’s absences must not exceed 5 days.

Probation: A current member who has fallen below the established criteria for membership in NTHS and the standards of WMCTC will be placed on probation.

Expulsion: If a student’s expulsion from the society is warranted, he/she will be notified in writing, and a letter will be sent to his/her sending district’s administration.

Additional information available at: www.nths.org