SkillsUSA Motto
What is Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work
COMMUNICATION
What is sending and receiving clear messages.
INTEGRITY
What is doing the right thing in a reliable way
JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS
What is identifying, developing and implementing unique knowledge and skills required by a specific job
Your Secondary State Officers
James Davies and Dannon Sumsion
SkillsUSA Theme
United As One
DECISION MAKING
What is using information and processes to problem-solve and make choices
WORK ETHIC
What is being committed to punctuality, meeting deadlines and following established policies and procedures to get work done.
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY
Using technology in effective, appropriate and innovative ways
Your Alumni Officers
Te'a Flores, Kyler Kelsh, Chloe Wilson
What is SkillsUSA
Surprise Us
TEAMWORK
What is working with others to achieve a common goal
PROFESSIONALISM
What is behaving in alignment with workplace standards to display a positive image.
SAFETY AND HEALTH
What is following workplace health, wellness, financial and safety guidelines
Oliver Davis and Brandon Schroeder
SkillsUSA Emblem
The shield represents patriotism
The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life.
The gear represents the industrial society
The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind.
The torch represents knowledge
The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual.
The orbital circles represent technology
The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.
The hands represent the individual
The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.
PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND MANAGEMENT
What is embracing change and fostering creativity; being resilient
ADAPTABILITY/FLEXIBILITY
What is embracing change and fostering creativity; being resilient.
SERVICE ORIENTATION
What is meeting the needs of internal and external customers in respectful and effective ways
State Director
What is Richard Wittwer
SkillsUSA Pledge
To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers. To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service. To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself. And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.
MULTICULTURAL SENSITIVITY AND AWARENESS
What is respecting all people and cultures by fostering appropriate and respectful workplace relationships and interacting
RESPONSIBILITY
What is taking ownership of one’s work performance, behavior and actions
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What is engaging intentionally in learning experiences that contribute positively to career path progression.
Your State President