"The goal of the society is to see that deserving technical students recognized and that people of the community become aware of the talents and abilities of the young people and adults who choose technology educational pathways to a successful future."

• To promote the ideals of honesty, service, leadership and skill development among America's future workforce;

• To develop self-esteem, pride and encourage students to reach for higher levels of achievement;

• To assist member in their pursuit of career and educational goals;

• To promote business and industry's critical work-place values - honesty, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, productivity, leadership, and citizenship;

• To encourage the practice of high standards of personal and professional conduct and individual responsibility among the membership;

• To help schools build and maintain effective partnerships with local business and industry;

• To champion a stronger, more positive image for workfore and education.