HOSA

What HOSA does

HOSA-Future Health Professionals (legal entity: Hosa Inc.) is a 501c-style non-profit Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) founded in 1976 in the United States and headquartered at 548 Silicon Drive, Suite 101, Southlake, Texas. It prepares middle school, secondary, and postsecondary students for healthcare careers through school-based chapters, a structured Competitive Events Program with 32+ health-related categories (including EMT, phlebotomy, medical law/ethics, CPR/First Aid), and a tiered event funnel running from State Leadership Conferences up to the annual International Leadership Conference (ILC) and the Washington Leadership Academy. The organization serves 100,000+ active student members across the U.S., Canada, and American Samoa, supported by faculty advisors at the chapter level and a National Executive Council of student officers.

HOSA's product surface is anchored on events and credentials rather than software: the ILC, Washington Leadership Academy, State Leadership Conferences, HOSA Week, scholarships and awards, the MyHOSA member portal, publications/media, career and college prep resources, and national service projects with partners such as the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Pre-college academic pathways have been added through partnerships with Georgetown University and Harvard Medical School. The underlying technology footprint is intentionally minimal: HOSA is explicitly not a technology company, and no proprietary AI, data platform, or technical IP is disclosed in the source material.

The business model combines recurring chapter/state/national membership dues, conference registration fees for the ILC and Washington Leadership Academy, and corporate sponsorship and scholarship funding from healthcare and federal partners (CVS Health, U.S. Army HPSP, HHS/ASPR, USPHS, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GSK). GTM is event-driven and community-led: students join through CTE-aligned Academy of Health Professionals programs at their schools, growth compounds through alumni-to-student mentorship, and HOSA-100 National Advisory Council members channel executive-level industry relationships. The organization is privately governed by a Board of Directors with no parent company, venture backing, or public-market exposure.

Name

HOSA

Legal name

Hosa Inc.

Website

https://hosa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a non-profit Career and Technical Student Organization founded in 1976 that prepares 100,000+ middle, high school, and college students for healthcare careers through school-based chapters, 32+ competitive events, and an annual International Leadership Conference, funded by membership dues, conference fees, and healthcare industry sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Information Management (EHR) & Medical Office Administration (EDAOAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH), Health Systems Strengthening & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnerships (HLAJAOAL)

Keywords

• Health career education
• Student leadership development
• Competitive events program
• Healthcare workforce pipeline
• Biomedical sciences training

Headquarters

HQ city

Southlake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chapter Membership Dues: Students join HOSA through their local school chapters, paying membership dues at the chapter, state, and national levels. This forms the core revenue base for the organization.
2. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue generated from registrations for the International Leadership Conference (ILC), Washington Leadership Academy (WLA), and State Leadership Conferences. These multi-day events include competitions, educational sessions, and networking.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Healthcare industry partners (CVS Health, U.S. Army, pharmaceutical companies) provide sponsorships, scholarship funding, and program support in exchange for access to the HOSA membership pipeline of future healthcare professionals.
4. Partner Scholarship Programs: Corporate partners fund scholarships awarded to HOSA members, supporting the organization's mission while building brand loyalty with future healthcare professionals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HOSA – Future Health Professionals is a career and technical student organization that delivers healthcare-focused leadership development, competitive events, conferences, and educational resources to middle school, secondary, and postsecondary students through a national chapter network. Members participate in 32+ health-related competitive events (EMT, phlebotomy, medical law/ethics, CPR/First Aid, etc.), attend state and international leadership conferences, and access scholarships, service projects, and career preparation resources. Programs are supported by healthcare industry partners and accessed through the MyHOSA online member portal.

Product overview

HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a student organization (not a software product) offering a unified platform of leadership development, competitive events, conferences, and educational resources for middle school, secondary, and postsecondary students pursuing healthcare careers. The organization's offerings center on the International Leadership Conference and Washington Leadership Academy as flagship programs, complemented by State Leadership Conferences, a Competitive Events Program spanning 32+ health-related competitions, HOSA Week celebrations, scholarships, publications, career prep resources, and national service projects with partners like NAMI and the National Marrow Donor Program. Members access resources through the MyHOSA portal and participate through chapter-based local chapters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Leadership Conference (ILC) Annual week-long flagship conference that brings together HOSA members for competitive events, educational workshops, networking, and career exposure, serving as the culmination of the competitive events pathway.
• Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) Annual four-day leadership conference in Washington D.C. providing state officers with advocacy training, leadership development, and engagement with legislators on Capitol Hill.
• State Leadership Conferences State-level conferences featuring competitive events, knowledge tests, and hands-on competitions (e.g., medical law, ethics, phlebotomy), with top finishers advancing to the International Leadership Conference.
• Competitive Events Program Structured program of health-related competitions covering categories such as medical law, ethics, phlebotomy, EMT, CPR/First Aid, and more, with rules, guidelines, and progression from state to international levels.
• MyHOSA Member Portal Online portal for HOSA members, local advisors, state advisors, and alumni to manage membership, access resources, and track competitive events.
• Partner Scholarships and Awards Program Scholarship and award offerings funded by corporate partners, including partner scholarships, alumni awards, and the Public Health Leadership Scholars program, awarded to HOSA members.
• Career and College Preparation Resources Career and college preparation resources including health-related experiences, job bank, career information, pre-college courses through partner universities (Georgetown, Harvard Medical School), and on-demand classroom activities for HOSA members.
• HOSA Service Projects National service initiatives including partnerships with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), plus community health outreach programs engaging HOSA members in service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 active student members nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2016HOSA announced a national service project partnership with NAMI in October 2016, focusing on engaging youth around mental illness awareness and support. This partnership provides HOSA members with service opportunities addressing mental health.
• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) / Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2006Partnership established in 2006 when Admiral Kenneth Moritsugu recognized synergies between HOSA and MRC. ASPR sponsors the HOSA Intern Program in Washington D.C. and the Public Health Leadership Scholars program. Creates youth engagement pipeline for public health preparedness.
• CVS HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCVS Health partners with HOSA on multiple initiatives including the Pharmacists Teach program (reaching 15,000+ students), the Spanish Immersion Internship Program for pharmacy students, and the CVS Health College Sophomore Career and Innovation Externship Program. CVS Health representatives attend HOSA conferences to recruit and mentor future healthcare professionals.
• U.S. Army (Health Professions Scholarship Program)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe U.S. Army partners with HOSA to promote the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), which covers 100% tuition for medical, dental, and veterinary school, provides monthly stipends of ~$3,000, and offers a $20,000 signing bonus. Army representatives attend ILC to meet with prospective candidates. This partnership addresses medical student debt while building the military healthcare workforce.
• National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNMDP is HOSA's national service project partner. HOSA members participate in awareness campaigns and donor registration drives. The partnership connects HOSA's service focus with life-saving bone marrow registration efforts.
• Anatomy in Clay Learning SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHOSA partner Anatomy in Clay invites chapters to submit favorite classroom activities using their learning systems. The partnership includes contests with prizes (Sports Medicine Model packages valued at $1,015 and $100 Amazon gift cards) and supports an anthology of activities for student scholarships.
• U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOSA works with USPHS on the first HOSA Internship in the Office of the Surgeon General. Officers attend HOSA conferences and interact with members about careers in the Public Health Service.
• Georgetown University Pre-College ProgramsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeorgetown University offers pre-college courses for HOSA members interested in health professions pathways. Partnership provides scholarship opportunities and academic preparation for future medical and health science students.
• Harvard Medical School Pre-College ProgramsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHarvard Medical School offers pre-college programs for HOSA members through Harvard's Office of Pre-College Programs. Provides access to elite medical education experiences for aspiring healthcare professionals.
• HOSA-100 National Advisory Council MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HOSA-100 National Advisory Council includes executives from healthcare organizations including Bristol-Myers Squibb (Patricia Cornet), GlaxoSmithKline (Dr. Michael J. Manyak), and others who provide professional expertise, connections, and philanthropic support to advance HOSA's mission.
• National Defense University (Joint Medical Chair)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOSA alumni and officers participate in the annual Interagency Health Leaders Roundtable hosted by NDU's Joint Medical Chair. The conference brings together federal health agencies to discuss strategic health priorities and workforce development.
• Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUSU is an accredited allopathic (M.D.) program with military unique curriculum. Students are on active duty from day one with O-1 salary (over $92,000/year) plus health insurance for families. Partnership provides debt-free path to medicine through 7-year service obligation.
• Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelaware HOSA co-sponsors the annual Rare and Chronic Disease Research Event with Nemours. Students research rare diseases and create visual displays; top teams win awards and all participants raise funds for research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National FFA Organization: National FFA is a national CTSO focused on agricultural education and careers. Like HOSA, it operates school-based chapters, state associations, an annual national convention with tens of thousands of attendees, alumni networks, and corporate sponsorship models — making it a structurally identical peer with a different career vertical.
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA): FCCLA is a national CTSO focused on family and consumer sciences education, including health and human services career pathways. It overlaps with HOSA in healthcare-adjacent programming, uses the same Perkins-funded chapter model, and competes for overlapping CTE student populations at the high school level.
• SkillsUSA: SkillsUSA is a national CTSO serving middle school, high school, and college students pursuing careers in trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations. It overlaps with HOSA in healthcare pathway programming and shares the CTSO chapter/conference structure, federal Perkins funding, and student leadership development model.
• Technology Student Association (TSA): TSA is a national CTSO for students interested in STEM, technology, and engineering careers. It shares HOSA's chapter-based model, competitive events program, state and national conferences, and Perkins CTE funding dependency — though focused on technology rather than healthcare.
• DECA: DECA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) preparing students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. It is the closest structural peer to HOSA — both operate school-based chapter models, receive Perkins funding, host annual leadership conferences with 10,000+ attendees, and compete for the same CTE student pipeline.
• FBLA-PBL (Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda): FBLA-PBL is a national CTSO for students interested in business and leadership careers. It operates the same chapter/conference/state-association structure as HOSA, competes for the same Perkins-funded CTE students, and hosts comparable large-scale annual leadership conferences — making it a direct structural peer.

Regional players

• Skills Canada: Skills Canada is the Canadian equivalent of SkillsUSA, coordinating trade, technology, and health occupation career development for Canadian students. It is comparable to HOSA's Canadian footprint but does not directly compete in the U.S. domestic market — serving as a regional parallel CTSO operating in HOSA-adjacent geographies.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association (AMA) — Pre-Medical Student Programs: The AMA operates pre-medical student engagement programs (e.g., AMA Medical Student Section, pre-med outreach) targeting the same future-physician pipeline HOSA cultivates. While a much larger incumbent healthcare organization, it competes for engagement with high-achieving pre-health students and partners with HOSA-adjacent institutions.
• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) — Aspiring Docs & Pre-Med Resources: AAMC provides pre-medical student resources, advising, and pipeline programs targeting the same future healthcare professional audience as HOSA. As a broad incumbent in medical education, it represents the formal endpoint of HOSA's pipeline and a key ecosystem partner for collegiate-level member engagement.

Others

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Office of Science Education: NIH's Office of Science Education and related programs support K-12 and undergraduate students pursuing biomedical and health science careers through programs and competitions. While not a membership organization like HOSA, NIH serves an adjacent function in the healthcare career pipeline and is a potential federal partner analogous to HOSA's ASPR and USPHS relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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