Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) – Technology Student Association (TSA) Year 5 Continuation
Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) – Technology Student Association (TSA) Year 5 Continuation supports secondary students through STEM activities and leadership development for career readiness.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Education
Due Dates: October 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (Application) | December 31, 2026 (First interim report) | April 30, 2027 (Second interim report) | May 31, 2027 (Budget modifications) | July 15, 2027 (Final reimbursement request) | July 31, 2027 (Third interim report) | October 31, 2027 (Final report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $158,500 for one award covering September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027
Summary: Supports statewide Technology Student Association leadership, secondary students’ STEM career readiness, and student and advisor development.
Key Information: Continuation funding is available only to The College of New Jersey, the Year 1 recipient.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Education’s fifth-year continuation program supports statewide leadership through state advisors for the Technology Student Association (TSA). Administered by the Office of Career Readiness, it supports a student-led organization that enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Local chapters operate at local education agencies serving secondary students.
The program supports co-curricular activities, competitive events, awards, student leadership activities, and professional development for teachers and advisors. Its priorities include recruiting students, including special populations, strengthening statewide partnerships, and managing grant and student organization accounts. These activities connect classroom instruction with real-world career and technical education experiences while developing students’ confidence, leadership skills, and ability to make realistic career choices.
