2. 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

3. 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

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

5. [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]

6. 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]

7. 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 ]

8. 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 ]

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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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

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

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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:

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