Facts about TSA

THE ASSOCIATION

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national, nonprofit organization for middle and high school students with a strong interest in technology. Since TSA was chartered in 1978, over 2,000,000 students have participated.

MEMBERSHIP

• 150,000 middle and high school students
• 2,500 teachers and advisors
• 40% female representation
• 30% minority representation
• 75% college-bound
• 47 state delegations

MISSION

The mission of TSA is to prepare its student members for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving skills, resulting in personal growth and opportunities.

MEMBER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

• Annual national conference and leadership academy
• Achievement and recognition programs
• Newsletters, directories, manuals, web site and other support materials
• Local, state, regional and national organization activities
• Technology Honor Society

RECOGNITIONS

• U.S. Department of Education
• National Association of Secondary School Principals
• Association for Career and Technical Education
• International Technology Education Association
• American Cancer Society
• State education departments
• Local education agencies

RECENT INITIATIVES

The F1 Challenge is a hands-on TSA team competition that features a five step process of designing, analyzing, manufacturing, testing, and racing a 1/20th scale formula one (F1) car. Based on technology standards, the challenge seeks to promote engineering among young people and give them access to the latest technology in the engineering and manufacturing world.

TSA is a non-partisan, non-sectarian 501(c)3 association of technology students.