1. Student Presentation

2. Ms. Sharon Cornellier Language Arts

3.  To introduce you to the organization  To encourage your participation and enthusiasm for SkillsUSA activities.  To provide resources for students who need more information.

4.  Largest student organization in the country.  The only organization devoted to students enrolled in trade, vocational, technical, and health occupations education.  50 years and 11.6 million members!

5.  Nationally-- Currently serves over 300,000 registered members annually.  Members represent 54 state and territorial associations including Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.  Locally-- SkillsUSA Massachusetts currently serves approximately 30,000 high school, post-secondary and professional members.

6.  Every sophomore, junior and senior is a registered member.  Every student can participate.  Every student and staff member can take part in SkillsUSA opportunities.

7.  Nationwide Network of Students, Instructors and Industry Partners. ◦ Over 600 business, trade, and labor partners  Employability and Leadership Training ◦ PDP, Skill Connect, Workforce Readiness Program, Individual Leadership Development  Community Service Events ◦ 1,000’s of community service opportunities ◦ Trade and Tech Ed Ambassador Experiences

8.  Opportunities to Showcase Your Skills ◦ SkillsUSA Championships and WorldSkills International ◦ Technical, Leadership and Display Competitions ◦ Events ranging from Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Related Technical Math all the way to Team Works, Robotics, and Nursing.  Travel Opportunities ◦ Washington Leadership Training Institute, Fall State Leadership Conference, National Skills Championships, State House Luncheon, etc.  Social Events ◦ Dances… activities… talent shows…movie nights!

9. $4.5 million awarded to students at the 2014 National Conference ◦ Scholarships ◦ Tools ◦ Awards ◦ Prizes  In MA-- $1.4 Million Awarded at the 2014 State Conference

10.  Technical Events  Occupationally Related Events ◦ Related Technical Math ◦ Principles of Technology (Science Demo) ◦ First Aid and CPR ◦ Job Skill Demonstration  Leadership Opportunities ◦ Chapter Officer ◦ District Volunteer ◦ Community Service

11.  Come to a meeting! ◦ Listen to announcements!  Run for Chapter Office  Participate in a Community Service Event ◦ More on that soon!  Prepare for your trade area’s In-House Competitions.  Volunteer to help out at Districts.  Compete at Districts.  Participate in Occupationally Related Events!  Watch for ways to be involved on our bulletin board or by listening to announcements!

12.  2014 National Leadership and Skills Conference Week in Review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKO9Yw7qKUM

13. Mr. Tom Kasilowski Metal Fabrication

24. Mrs. Estelle Roy Medical

25.  Guide for Teachers/Binders ◦ To be distributed starting next week. ◦ Shop Specific  Binders include: ◦ General Information about SkillsUSA and being involved ◦ Specific Information regarding Trade Events ◦ Work Force Ready System Teacher Prep Guides ◦ PDP Information and Practice Tests ◦ Sections for each of the major conferences (Districts, States, Nationals) ◦ Copies of Last Year’s State Contest Guidelines ◦ All the information you need in one easy to reference place!

26.  December 1-19, 2014  Goal: Simulate District Competition  Components: ◦ Part 1– Trade Exam  50 Questions, Multiple Choice Exam, Teacher Created ◦ Part 2- Employability Skills  50 Questions, Multiple Choice, Provided to You ◦ Part 3- Safety Test (OSHA)  25 Questions, Multiple Choice, Provided to You

27.  Based on: ◦ In-House Competition Scores ◦ Dedication ◦ Motivation ◦ Commitment 4 District Competitors Chosen!

28.  On-line Work Force Ready Assessment System  Practice Employability Tests  Prep Session (TBA)

29.  Guides for Teachers Distributed ◦ November  Last Call for Officer Candidates!  In-House Competition ◦ December 1 st -19 th  District Competition ◦ March 13 th  State Conference ◦ April 30 th -May 2 nd

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