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Skills USA & who it is recognized by
A partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
Recognized by the Dept of Education and the Dept of Labor
This is the mission of Skills USA
To empower members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens.
This is the vision of Skills USA
To produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world and offer every member career success.
This is the Skills USA motto
“Preparing for leadership in the world of work.”
Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Citizenship, Service.
The purpose of the Skills USA framework
Helps students showcase growth in personal, workplace, and technical skills.
These are the 3 main components in the Skills USA framework
Personal skills
Workplace skills
Technical skills grounded in academics
Integrity, Work Ethic, Professionalism, Responsibility, Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Motivation
Workplace skills
Communication, Decision Making, Teamwork, Multicultural Sensitivity & Awareness, Planning & Organization, Leadership
Technical skills grounded in academics
Computer & Tech Literacy, Job-Specific Skills, Safety & Health, Service Orientation, Professional Development
Shield is the symbol for this
Patriotism
Gear is the symbol for this
Industrial society
Torch is the symbol for this
Knowledge
Orbital circles are the symbol for what
Technology
Hands are the symbol for
The individual
These are the colors of Skills USA and what they represent
Red & white - states & chapters
blue - union of states
gold- the individual
The official attire for Skills USA
top - red blazer, jacket, sweater
shirt - white dress shirt or blouse
bottom - black slacks or shirt
shoes - black dress shirt
These are the presidents duties
Leads meetings, delegates, uses parliamentary procedure
The vice president has these duties
Backs up president, plans programs
The secretary does these roles
Keeps records, sets agendas, takes minutes
This is the treasurers job
Manages funds and dues
This is the reporters job
Publicizes chapter news
This is the job of the parliamentarian
Ensures correct meeting procedure
These are the three historical dates of Skills USA
1965- founded as VICA (Vocational industrial clubs of America) in TN
1999- Changed name to SkillsUSA- VICA
2004- Changed name to SkillsUSA
Why was SkillsUSA formed?
To represent trade/industrial education and support student needs in leadership and technical skills.