SkillsUSA History
What was SkillsUSA called when it first began?
VICA
Which officer establishes the budget for activities and records all expenses?
Treasurer
Out of Responsibility, Self-Motivation, or Teamwork, which Essential Element states that workers persevere in accomplishing their work?
Responsibility
This component of the emblem represents knowledge.
Torch
How many states were a part of SkillsUSA, then VICA, at its founding?
26
In what year was the organization's name officially changed to SkillsUSA?
2004
This officer creates the agenda for meetings.
President
Personal Skills, Workplace Skills, and this other component make up the SkillsUSA framework.
Technical Skills Grounded in Academics
The color gold represents this.
The individual, the most important element.
What is this year's SkillsUSA theme?
No Limits
Who was the SkillsUSA's first executive director?
Larry Johnson
The parliamentarian learns the basics of what book?
Robert's Rules of Order
Confronting issues, building trust, and fostering hope describes what essential element?
Leadership
Technology and patriotism are represented by these two components of the emblem, respectively.
The orbital circles and shield.
Name at least 3 of the SkillsUSA values.
Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Service
The Professional Development program was created in what year?
1987
The vice-president facilitates meetings in the absence of the president along with this other role.
Chairs committees
Out of Safety and Health, Professional Development, and Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness, which states that workers seek professional growth opportunities and develop career plans?
Professional Development
Out of blue and red, which one represents the common union of the states and chapters.
Blue
What is the SkillsUSA motto?
Preparing for leadership in the world of work.
What United States president spoke at the SkillsUSA National Conference in 1983?
Ronald Reagan
Which officer takes videos and photos of events and compose stories?
Reporter
Decision Making, Communication, and Planning, Organizing, and Management fall under what framework component?
Workplace Skills
How many components are part of the emblem?
5
The SkillsUSA Creed has 6 components. State at least 3 of them.
1) Belief in the dignity of work., 2) American way of life, 3) education, 4) fair play, 5) high moral and spiritual standards, and that 6) satisfaction is achieved by good work.