What is TSA

The Technology Student Association is a non-profit national student organization.  Its mission is to inspire its student members to prepare for careers in a technology-driven economy and culture.

TSA’s membership includes more than 300,000 middle and high school students in 2,000 schools spanning 48 states. We now have chapters in Puerto Rico, Germany, and Scotland as well. In Washington, TSA serves more than 175 middle and high schools, and more than 11,000 students.

Involvement in TSA benefits teachers as well as students.  Relating class activities to local, regional, state, and national technology related competitive events can be highly motivational for students.  The natural interaction between teachers and students can provide an excellent learning environment, while working toward goals.

Who Are TSA Members?

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students interested in technology. Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education & pre-engineering courses, our members are interested in careers in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Film/Video Production, Graphic Arts, and many other technical areas.  TSA is supported by educators, parents and business leaders who believe in the need for a technologically literate society. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities and much more. The diversity of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student. From engineers to business managers, our alumni credit TSA with a positive influence on their lives.

Chapters

TSA chapters take the study of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests. Together, chapter members work on competitive events, attend conferences on the state and national levels and have a good time raising funds to get there. Chapter organization develops leadership, as members may become officers within their state and then run nationally. Our chapters are committed to a national service project and are among the most service-oriented groups in the community.

To Join A TSA Chapter

If your school doesn’t already have a TSA chapter, you can start one with a teacher advisor and a group of motivated students.

Competitions

Imagine an activity so captivating that your students spend hours working on it after school for weeks at a time. That’s what happens when TSA members engage in TSA’s competitions. Only TSA members have the opportunity to compete at exciting state conferences and then at the annual National Conference. Expert judging by technology educators and industry representatives inspires the best from participants. Members are rewarded not only with medals or trophies, but also with memories of the camaraderie and the challenge of a TSA conference.