Why TSA?
The Technology Student Association (TSA) provides student members the opportunity to explore a wide variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and career-interest areas.
All TSA middle school competitions and high school competitions are correlated with national STEM standards and can be integrated into and enhance a school STEM curriculum. Participation in TSA competitions allows TSA members to apply technology and engineering skills in challenging and innovative ways. Working individually or as a team, TSA members are motivated by the inspiration and enthusiasm gained from being recognized for the successful application of those skills.
Benefits of membership include:
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Local, state, and national competitive events
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Career awareness opportunities
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21st century leadership skills activities
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Technology literacy development
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National service project
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Networking activities
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Scholarship and award opportunities
Why become a TSA advisor?
Many TSA advisors are involved with other school activities or organizations. So why do they take the time and make the effort to advise a TSA chapter? Most would tell you that they do so because of the many benefits that TSA offers:
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TSA competitions designed to be integrated into and enhance career and technical education (CTE) curriculum
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opportunity to mentor student members
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promotion of student member leadership
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fulfillment of preparing students to be college and career ready, and filling the STEM pipeline
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student exploration of STEM career choices
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collaboration with other educators, administrators, parents, and community leaders
