The mission of GCSA is to focus on helping students reach their full potential.  
The GCSA member learns employment skills, leadership skills
and life skills necessary for a successful future.
GCSA Contest Manuals

Download the Contest Manual (1 MB)

*In order to download, view or print PDF files, you must have the Acrobat Reader software.For more information about PDFs and to obtain the free software, visit the Adobe website .

Individual Contests for download:

Revised Contest Manual
Most Improved Young Lady/YoungMan

* (PDF 60 KB)

Contest Philosophy & Guidelines,Additional Guidelines, State Officer Elections/Rotation Schedules

Agricultural Science
Applied Communications (11th & 12th Grade)
Architectural Drafting
Automotive Service Technology
Career Exploration Manual (9th & 10th Grade)
Career Profile Portfolio (11th & 12th Grade)
Chapter of the Year
Child Care & Development
Collision Repair Technology
Communication Skills (9th & 10th Grade)
Community/Civic Awareness
Computer Applications (11th & 12th Grade)
Construction Technology
Cosmetology: Hair Design
Cosmetology: Nail Design
Creative Problem Solving
Culinary Arts
Entrepreneurship
Extemporaneous Speaking
Fashion Design
First Aid/CPR
Floral Design
Graphic Arts
Healthcare Science Technology
Horticulture
Interior Design
Job Interview
Leadership Development
Mathematical Concepts (9th & 10th Grade)
Mathematical Applications (11th & 12th Grade)
Mechanical Drafting
Metal Working
Most Improved Young Lady/Man
Natural Resource Management
Opening & Closing Ceremony
Outstanding Senior Scholarship
PowerPoint Presentation
Prepared Speech
School Project
Video Production
Woodworking
Word Processing (9th & 10th Grade)
Appendix A (Dress Code)
Appendix B (Verification Form)