The mission and purpose of the Texas A&M chapter is to promote health care careers and/or health care related careers. As HOSA is a national student organization which is endorsed and promoted by the U.S. Department of Education. The two-fold mission and purpose of HOSA is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry, and enhance the quality of healthcare to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage students to join and be actively involved in the Health Science Technology Education (HSTE) and HOSA partnership. HOSA is a unique organization that promotes leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, collegiate students, as well as adults.