• How to start a CTSO with excellent student leaders Palmdale High School Health Careers Academy has been a sustainable, successful academy for 25 years. The Palmdale High School Health Careers Academy has also been recognized both at the State and National level for HOSA- Health Occupation Student of America for the past 20 years. This Academy has infused the CTSO- Career Technical Student Organization, HOSA, into their Health Science Pathway. The team of advisors and students will demonstrate how to become a successful HOSA Chapter developing leadership while continuing to prepare students for college and career readiness.