1. “Learning to live in a technical world.”
Taking off with TSA
“Learning to live in a technical world.”

2. 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.

3. 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

4. What TSA Offers National or local service project Career Exploration
Integrated Leadership Lessons
69 competitions (MS and HS)
Competitions
Leadership
Community
Service
Career
Awareness

5. 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).

6. Career Clusters
TSA competitions support learning in identified Career Clusters
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
Agriculture &
Biotechnology Design
Career Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Environmental Focus
Go Green Manufacturing
Leadership Strategies

7. 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

8. Career Clusters 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 Prep
Challenging Tech Issues
Environmental Focus
Leadership Strategies

9. 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

10. Career Clusters 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
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

11. 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

12. Chartered/Active State Delegations

13. 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

14. TSA Competition Samples
Engineering
Design
Transportation
Challenge
Structural
Engineering
F1 in Schools
Challenge

15. TSA Leadership Skills
TSA competitions teach vital leadership skills including:
Teamwork
Organization
Communication
Goal Setting
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking

16. 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.

17. Timeline For Your Chapter
Course Information Elect officers Determine objectives Establish TSA purposes
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
Leadership Development
Newly-elected officers
may attend state
leadership events

18. 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

19. Membership Dues
Individual – best for small chapters. Each member pays $9 national dues plus applicable state and local dues.
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. OR

20. TSA Website Competition overviews Leadership activities
National conference
Opinion poll
Featured member
TSA store

21. For more information National TSA 1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA
Phone: 703/ Toll free: 888/