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TAKING OFF WITH TSA
“Learning to live in a technical world.”
TSA’s Mission Statement
The Technology Student Association fosters
personal growth, leadership, and
opportunities in technology, innovation,
design, and engineering. Members apply
and integrate science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM)
concepts through co-curricular activities,
competitive events and related programs.
Who We Are

The Technology Student Association provides a
rigorous and relevant program to middle and high
school students who have a common interest in
technology, innovation, design and engineering.
150,000
student
members
75%
college
bound
35%
minority
45%
female
What TSA Offers
• 69
competitions
(MS and HS)
• Career
Exploration
• Integrated
Leadership
Lessons
Competitions
Leadership
Career
Awareness
Community
Service
• National or
local service
project
TSA and STEM


TSA competitions provide a hands-on venue for
learning about science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM).
TSA competitions align
with national criteria
for science, technology,
engineering, and
mathematics (STEM).
Career Clusters
TSA competitions support learning in identified Career Clusters
Agriculture &
Biotechnology Design
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Environmental Focus
Go Green Manufacturing
Leadership Strategies
Architectural Model
CAD Architecture
w/ Animation
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Construction Systems
Environmental Focus
Go Green Manufacturing
Leadership Strategies
Problem Solving
Structural Engineering
System Control Technology
Technical Sketching w/ App.
Technology Problem Solving
Animatronics
CAD Architecture w/Animation
CAD Engineering w/Animation
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Communication Challenge
Digital Photography
Desktop Publishing
Electronic Game Design
Essays on Technology
Film
Imaging Technology
Inventions & Innovations
Lights, Camera, Action
Career Clusters
Multimedia Production
Music Production
On-Demand Video
Prepared Speech
Promotional Graphics
Robot TOBOR
SciViz
Technical Sketching
& Applications
Techno Talk
Website Design
Write Now! Technical Writing
ZAP IT! Electrical
Applications
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Chapter Team
Environment Focus
Go Green Manufacturing
Inventions & Innovations
Leadership Strategies
Write Now! Technical Writing
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Environmental Focus
Future Technology Teacher
Go Green Manufacturing
Leadership Strategies
Prepared Speech
Tech Bowl
Techno Talk
Career Clusters
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Environmental Focus
Leadership Strategies
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Chapter Team
Environmental Focus
Leadership Strategies
Write Now! Technical Writing
Agriculture &
Biotech Issues
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Environmental Focus
Leadership Strategies
Medical Technology
Problem Solving
Career Clusters
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Cyberspace Pursuit
Desktop Publishing
Environmental Focus
Electronic Game Design
Film
Flight
Go Green Manufacturing
Leadership Strategies
Lights, Camera, Action
Multimedia Production
SciViz
TSA Cup: Marine Design
Challenging Tech Issues
Chapter Team
Communication Challenge
Engineering Structure
Environmental Focus
Flight
Leadership Strategies
Prepared Speech
System Control Technology
Write Now! Technical Writing
Animatronics
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
CAD Engineering
w/Animation
Construction Challenge
Dragster Design
Electronic Res. & Exper.
Engineering Design
Environmental Focus
Flight Endurance
Global Manufacturing
Go Green Manufacturing
Inventions & Innovations
Career Clusters
Leadership Strategies
Manufacturing Prototype
Problem Solving
Radio Controlled
Transportation
Robot TOBOR
System Control
Technology
Technical Sketching
& Applications
Transportation Challenge
TSA Cup: Marine Design
ZAP IT! Electrical
Applications
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Communication Challenge
Global Manufacturing
Graphic Design
Inventions & Innovations
Leadership Strategies
Multimedia Production
Write Now! Technical Writing
Agriculture & Biotech Issues
Animatronics
CAD Engineering w/ Animation
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Chapter Team
Electronic Research & Exper.
Digital Photography
Dragster Design
Electronic Gaming
Engineering Design
Environmental Focus
Flight Endurance
Global Manufacturing
Go Green Manufacturing
Inventions & Innovations
Leadership Strategies
Career Clusters
Lights, Camera, Action
Manufacturing Prototype
Medical Technology Issues
Multimedia Production
Problem Solving
Radio Controlled Transportation
Robot TOBOR
Structural Engineering
System Control Technology
Tech Bowl
Technical Sketching & App.
Techno Talk
Technology Dare
Technology Problem Solving
Transportation Modeling
TSA Cup: Marine Design
Website Design
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Dragster
Engineering Structure
Environmental Focus
Flight
Global Manufacturing
Leadership Strategies
System Control Technology
Transportation Challenge
TSA Cup: Marine Design
Chartered/Active State
Delegations
TSA’s Primary Benefit –
OPPORTUNITY

TSA gives students the opportunity to….
Practice
problem
solving
Develop
leadership
skills
Explore
career
options
Receive
recognition
Utilize
critical
thinking skills
Participate
as a team
member
TSA Competition Samples
Engineering
Design
Structural
Engineering
Transportation
Challenge
F1 in Schools
Challenge
TSA Leadership Skills
TSA competitions teach vital leadership skills
including:

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Goal Setting

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking
Suggested Chapter Activities
Chapters participate in a variety of activities that
fulfill their program of work during the year.
These might include:
►attending the TSA state or national conference
►visiting technology companies and hosting guest
speakers
►electing chapter officers
►producing a chapter newsletter and/or website
►participating in community service projects
►planning social events like cookouts, picnics, etc.
Timeline For Your Chapter
Course Information
Elect officers
Determine objectives
Establish TSA purposes
Leadership
Development
Newly-elected officers
may attend state
leadership events
Course Management
and Learning Activities
Follow class meeting
procedures
Establish committees
Promote safety rules
Integrate TSA programs
and activities
Promote TSA Week
Prepare for competitive events
Coordinate service project
Explore career opportunities
State and National
Opportunities
Attend state/reg.
conferences
Participate in natl.
TSA conference
Factors For Success
Organizing a local TSA chapter in a technology
education program at your school involves many factors.
 An interested instructor
 Interested and motivated
students
 A good working team of
chapter officers
 The cooperation of the
school administration
Membership Dues
Individual – best for small chapters. Each member
pays $9 national dues plus applicable state and
local dues.
OR
Chapter Affiliation Program (CAP) – best for large
chapters. The chapter pays national dues of $350
and applicable state and local dues. This is a flat
fee that pays for unlimited membership.
TSA Website
Competition overviews
Featured member
Leadership activities
Opinion poll
National conference
TSA store
For more information
National TSA
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1540
Phone: 703/860-9000 Toll free: 888/860-9010
www.tsaweb.org