?HOSA assists members to:

• Develop  effective leadership qualities and skills by developing character and promoting responsible citizenship
• Build  self-confidence, motivation and enthusiasm
• Strengthen  their academic and technical skills
• Create  friendships and social networks
• Participate  in community service activities
• Set  realistic career and educational goals
• Expand  communication and teamwork skills
• Develop  workplace readiness skills
• Understand  current healthcare issues

HOSA members have opportunities to:

• Share  their enthusiasm about the health field with their communities
• Learn, grow, and become  better individuals
• Serve  as local, state, and national officers
• Build  their resume and professional portfolio
• Collaborate  with health professionals and future employers
• Apply  for scholarships offered through National HOSA
• Receive  recognition for volunteering, promoting HOSA during HOSA week, developing a Chapter Newsletter, donating time and/or money to the National Service Project
• Travel  to state and national conferences
• Participate  and/or compete in state and national leadership conferences
• Celebrate  competiti?ve events program accomplishments
• Seek ? internships in the Office of the Surgeon General and others