TSA
Technology Student Association
STEM-EC-11 Critique and synthesize how related career and technology student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses. Students will develop leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills through participation in co-curricular activities associated with the Technology Student Association (TSA).
Our Creed
I believe that Technology Education holds an important place in my life in the technical world. I believe there is a need for the development of good attitudes concerning work, tools, materials, experimentation, and processes of industry. Guided by my teachers, artisans from industry, and my own initiative, I will strive to do my best in making my school, community, state, and nation better places in which to live. I will accept the responsibilities that are mine. I will accept the theories that are supported by proper evidence. I will explore on my own for safer, more effective methods of working and living. I will strive to develop a cooperative attitude and will exercise tact and respect for other individuals. Through the work of my hands and mind I will express my ideas to the best of my ability. I will make it my goal to do better each day the task before me, and to be steadfast in my belief in my God, and my fellow Americans.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Georgia TSA is to prepare its membership to be successful leaders and responsible citizens in a technological society through co-curricular activities within the technology education program; which include communication, leadership, and competitive skill development in the classroom/laboratory environment.
History of TSA:
The Technology Student Association (TSA), formerly AIASA, is the oldest student organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technology education classes grades K-12. It has a rich history that spans three decades. Three distinct periods may be found in TSA's history. During the period from 1958 to 1978, the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) was a sponsored activity of the American Industrial Arts Association (AIAA). In 1978, the nonprofit corporation, AIASA, Inc., was formed to oversee AIASA as a separate organization. During the decade that followed, the organization grew in size, strength, structure, and impact on students and secondary school programs. The summer of 1988 closed this third decade as AIASA reached another milestone, a change in the name of the organization to the Technology Student Association (TSA). The links below describe (a) AIASA's history through these three major periods up to the time the association changed its name, (b) the evolution and purposes of activities, and (c) the organizational structure of TSA.
What does AMHS-TSA do?
Our TSA chapter of VERY active in the State of Georgia. Our members are enthusiastic, friendly, and like to have fun.
Our members have the opportunity to take part in: National TSA Conference (Louisville, KY 2023), The Georgia Fall Leadership Conference in Jekyl Island, GA, The "CORE" officer retreat for excellence, Tech Day in Perry, GA, and the Georgia TSA State Leadership Conference in Athens, GA. At these conferences students learn to lead by example, compete in a variety of events, and make friends with students from across the state.
Our chapter also hold socials that may include: The annual TSA homecoming tailgate party, dinner and a movie at the Mall at Stone Crest, Bowling, White Elephant gift exchange, Skating, Laser tag, an end of the year banquet, and the list goes on. This year's officer team will be making plans for another year of fantastic socials!
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Write down the following information (standard, essential question, and resource). Then, explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.
Essential Question: What are CTSO's and why are they important to career pathway classes? (Students only need to write their answer here)
Resource: https://gactso.org/index.php (read this to find the answer)
Write down the following information (standard, essential question, and resource). Then, explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.:
Essential Question: How would you explain the impact and opportunities a student organization (TSA) can develop to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs?
Resource(s): https://gatsa.org/
11.3 Explore the local, state, and national opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization (TSA) including but not limited to conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other (TSA) activities.
11.4 Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development. (TSA Statesman's Test Study Guide Kahoot)
Warm Up: Complete the essential question with a 3-5 sentence response. Then click on the link for the TSA internet scavenger hunt and complete that.
Essential Question: How can being involved in TSA help you in the future, and how can it help you give back to your community when you are older and wiser?
Classwork: TSA Scavenger Hunt (graded classwork)
11.5 Demonstrate teamwork, leadership, interpersonal relations, and project management. (cardboard car activity)
11.8 Through teamwork, apply the skills in quality assurance as well as those in process management and development for appropriate applications of systems integration techniques to an assigned project (TSA Tech Day)
11.9 Effectively use project management techniques (e.g., teamwork, appropriate time management practices, effective organizational skills, conduct analysis of cost, resources, and production capacity, and quality practices with continuous improvement).
11.10 Understand and demonstrate proper work ethics when working with plans, processes, and projects, as assigned. (TSA essay or join TSA and participate in projects)
How to create an ems student account (TSA paid members only)