Framework and Colors
What is the component that integrity, work ethic, and responsibility all fall under?
Personal Skills
If you are running behind and are going to be late to work what should you do first?
Call your employer or workplace and tell them roughly how long you'll be.
What is the permanent official SkillsUSA motto?
Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work.
What does the shield represent?
Denotes patriotism and democracy
What does the color gold represent for SkillsUSA?
The individual who is the most important element of the organization.
What is the component that communication, teamwork, and leadership fall under?
Workplace Skills
How long does it take for a person to form a first impression?
7 seconds
What is the 2026-2027 Annual Theme?
Level UP!
What do the gears represent?
Symbolizes the industrial society and cooperation
Who do you go to first about being a part of SkillsUSA events?
First go to your instructor
What is the component that job-specific practices and technical knowledge falls under? Be specific with this one.
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
Is showing up to an interview in pajama pants and flip flops or slides professional? What is an example of appropriate clothing?
No. Answers may vary.
What is the mission statement of SkillsUSA?
To empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.
What does the torch represent?
Knowledge and learning
When you walk into a professional meeting what is the first thing you should do?
Introduce yourself and shake their hand.
What do red and white represent in the official SkillsUSA colors?
The individual states and chapters
Is it appropriate to be on your phone at work when clocked in?
No, you should not be on your phone unless you are on an official break or clocked out. Instead look for a task to do.
What year was SkillsUSA originally founded?
1965
What do the hands represent?
the individual
Is it ever okay to take a nonemergency personal phone call on the workplace phone?
No it is never ok to take a personal call on a work phone unless its a dire emergency situation.
What does blue represent in the official SkillsUSA colors?
The common union of the states and chapters
What department do you contact to report harassment within your workplace?
HR (Human Resources)
What was the original name for SkillsUSA in 1965?
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
What do the orbital circles represent?
Technology
If everyone is spreading gossip about another employee is it okay to join in as well?
No you should stay out of gossip within the workplace wether the person involved is the one spreading it or not.