What is SkillsUSA? Founded in 1965 Served more than 11.9 million annual members since its founding SkillsUSA is a nonprofit national association serving middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students and their teachers

What is SkillsUSA? More than 350,000 member career and technical education (CTE) students and educators partnering with business and industry to ensure that America has a skilled workforce Organized into more than 17,000 school chapters and 54 state and territorial associations

SkillsUSA Mission SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens

[Unseen Workforce, Unknown Opportunities. Media Planet, USA Today] 33% of employers have unfilled job openings because they can’t find applicants with the necessary skills for the jobs [Unseen Workforce, Unknown Opportunities. Media Planet, USA Today]

130 occupational titles served by SkillsUSA 31 million people — that’s one quarter of America’s workforce — are employed in one of the 130 occupational titles served by SkillsUSA [Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures. Total workforce is 124 million]

is the average national freshman graduation rate 74.9% is the average national freshman graduation rate [U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Report to Congress on State Performance, Program Year 2007-2008]

90.18% is the average high-school graduation rate for for students in CTE programs [U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Report to Congress on State Performance, Program Year 2007-2008]

living its mission SkillsUSA delivers the solution by in every student’s life.

What it does Provides a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA participation (chapter activities) Assesses student skill development along a learning continuum of awareness, demonstration and mastery Creates a vision for SkillsUSA programs at the local, state and national levels to ensure quality student- led experiences that build skills in all members

Why it works Empowers every student to achieve career success Delivers a skill set demanded by business and industry but lacking in many employees today Ensures that every student member receives a consistent and specific skill set

Personal Skills Essential values, personality traits and personal characteristics for success in life Integrity Work Ethic Professionalism Responsibility Adaptability/Flexibility Self-Motivation

Essential attitudes and abilities for success in the workplace Workplace Skills Essential attitudes and abilities for success in the workplace Communication Decision Making Teamwork Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness Planning, Organizing and Management Leadership

Essential knowledge and competencies for success on the job. Technical Skills Essential knowledge and competencies for success on the job. Computer and Technical Literacy Job-Specific Skills Safety and Health Service Orientation Professional Development

SkillsUSA Program of Work — Seven Areas The program of work is created by the members of the chapter to outline activities that they plan to conduct during the upcoming year Think of it as a plan or map to conduct everything the chapter wants to accomplish

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Professional Development Activities that help students learn leadership and work-related skills Hosting an industry guest speaker

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Employability Activities that increase members’ awareness of quality job practices, attitudes, opportunities for employer contact and eventual employment Mock job interviews Résumé writing workshops

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Community Service Activities that improve the quality of our school and community A local park cleanup event

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Ways and Means Activities that raise the funds necessary for our chapters to operate

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Championships Activities that provide members with opportunities to demonstrate leadership and technical skills through competitive events Skills demonstrations during class

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Public Relations Activities that make the general public aware of SkillsUSA member accomplishments and contributions to our school, community and the nation Board of education presentation with video of chapter activities

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Social Activities Activities that create opportunities for members to meet others in their school and community Ice cream social

The Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) honors chapter achievement relative to SkillsUSA’s framework of developing personal, workplace and technical skills Every chapter or section with paid membership is eligible to participate in the CEP, with no fee or cost associated with participation The CEP application specifically outlines how chapter success is measured Most likely, your chapter already has an active program of work, and this is your opportunity to be recognized and record your activities Chapter achieves status as a Quality Chapter; Bronze, Silver or Gold Chapter of Distinction; and the ultimate honor: Models of Excellence

Thanks to State Farm, the Jump into STEM Thanks to State Farm, the Jump into STEM! curriculum provides interactive and memorable sessions Each session is written to introduce elementary students to different STEM careers and career clusters, and the value of SkillsUSA During the sessions, chapter members introduce themselves, present activities that engage student learning, and share specific career cluster and occupational information The highlight of each session is an enjoyable, hands-on learning activity. All sessions conclude with a series of review questions. Members also have an opportunity to speak about their SkillsUSA experience and present information about the local chapter

National mentoring program tied to America’s Promise High school or college student and a younger student — usually middle school Aim is to encourage younger students to explore future careers

CareerSafe Online Safety Awareness Training Authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Covers core topics relevant to basic safety in any workplace Student receives a 10-hour OSHA wallet card Valuable credential that the student can take into the job market

Presidents Volunteer Service Award Way to honor SkillsUSA members who demonstrate a commitment to volunteer service Measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime Recognizes Bronze, Silver and Gold levels Candidates must document their volunteer activities and the number of hours served — must keep a diary or timesheet Recipients receive an official lapel pin, personalized certificate of achievement and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States

Scholarship Opportunities SkillsUSA members have opportunities for more than $1 million annually in scholarships, contests, awards and honors Many are tied to the national championships Each state offers its own awards and scholarships through a state conference Complete scholarship information available at: www.skillsusa.org/membership-resources/scholarships-financial-aid/

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