Since 1957, we have served as the premiere organization for professionals and graduate students in CTE/vocational education. As times change, so do organizational missions.
In 2021, we joined forces and became a subgroup within the Association for Career and Technical Education Research to better serve our graduate student members and the CTE community.
WHO WE ARE
Omicron Tau Theta (OTT) is a national honorary professional graduate society in vocational and career and technical education. The society was established by Dr. Anthony G. Porreca in 1976 at the University of Tennessee to acknowledge the achievement of graduate students, professional educators, and leaders in business, industry, and government in vocational and technical education.
Omicron - Represented by the circle, signifies the cycle of human resources in society. The circle of Omicron is the cycle of life, including the Alpha and Omega - the beginning and the end. It is human resources that are most valued to us as educators and are a paramount resource in the world of work.
Tau - Represented by the “T,” signifies the truth each of us must maintain when working with learners. The value of “truth” within our decisions is of highest importance. We must be true to the goal that vocational education must provide equal opportunities for all people. No program of vocational preparation should be assigned to a class of people because of their handicaps, their backgrounds, or other unique characteristics that may limit their horizons.
Theta - Represented by the circle and centered banner, signifies you, the individual. You are the Theta who is needed to assure that Omicron, the cycle of human resources, and Tau, the maintenance of truth, are assured for future generations.
“Vocational education programs have made a real difference in the lives of countless young people nationwide; they build self-confidence and leadership skills by allowing students to utilize their unique gifts and talents.”