SkillsUSA: Champions at Work Preparing America’s Skilled Workforce

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] Industry Fact 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 SkillsUSA Solution 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 Educational Fact 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]

is the average high school graduation rate for SkillsUSA Solution 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]

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Living the Mission Through Our Framework

SkillsUSA Framework 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 Common language to articulate to employers, school administrators, parents and other students. This is critical as students and teachers benchmark the framework skills and as students experience more opportunities through SkillsUSA and how they are growing from an initial awareness of these framework skills to a mastery of them. The ability to assess is also critical to be able to compare a student in a CTE course to a student in CTE course plus a member of SkillsUSA. What is the tangible difference between the two students. This is so key for the student’s career success. How do we help students differentiate between listing an event on a resume and describing what they learned and how they are using what they learned from a particular event?

SkillsUSA Framework 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 Think of something you are really good at — maybe a hobby or your profession. You may possess some natural talent in that area, but it is the opportunity to experience it many times and be successful (as well as having some failures and being coached) that enable you to master that skill. It is the same process for framework skill development. It can’t just be a singular event or one-hit wonder that helps students build skills in responsibility or communication. They need multiple experiences where they can succeed and fail and then try again to really move from just being aware of something and really mastering the skill.

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 grounded in academics Essential knowledge and competencies for success on the job. Computer and Technical Literacy Job-Specific Skills Safety and Health Service Orientation Professional Development 15

Living the mission through our framework

SkillsUSA Program of Work — Seven Areas Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work 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 Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work 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 Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work 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 Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work 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 Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work Seven Areas of the Program of Work Ways and Means Activities that raise the funds necessary for our chapters to operate Great American Opportunities Fundraiser

Seven Areas of the Program of Work Championships Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work 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 Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work 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 Delivering the Framework through the Program of Work 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

Chapter Excellence Program 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

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 Jump into STEM! can be used many ways: during the school day, after school or during a STEM festival

Student2Student Mentoring 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 Download the Mentoring Guide Benefits your classroom/program in several ways Benefits older and younger students who are participating in the program National program that includes recognition for chapters

CareerSafe 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 One young worker is killed in work-related accident every five days. Safety mindset

Coming 2017 Welcome to an overview of the reimagined Professional Development Program that will be launched in the fall of 2016! The SkillsUSA Reimagining PDP project and development of the Experiencing Project Management Prototype was made possible with the support of HP.

PDP, The Next Generation Goals Deepen adoption of the program Refresh, restructure and modernize the content Align PDP to the SkillsUSA Framework and Career Readiness Curriculum (CRC) Make PDP an easy-to-use, turnkey tool for instructors and students For more than two decades, SkillsUSA’s Professional Development Program (PDP) has been a key resource for developing employability skills. During this time, the program equipped thousands of students with valuable leadership, professional and employability skills. However, recent feedback from instructors and state SkillsUSA directors called for a significant revision with specific goals.

Vision The SkillsUSA Professional Development Program will: Prepare students through authentic, project-based experiences to ensure they are career ready Empower teachers with high-quality, easy-to-use 21st Century skill development resources that are engaging and locally adaptable Advance the potential of the SkillsUSA Framework by integrating with resources that already exist into one system This process relied heavily on feedback of the PDP Revision Taskforce and data from pilots with students, teachers and administrators. The overall vision and approach: project-based learning experiences that contextualize the elements of the framework in real-world situations making it turn-key by completely digitizing the experience (no more print) basing this program upon the new SkillsUSA Framework and aligning it to build on the Career Readiness Curriculum

Restructured 15 Project-based learning experiences Nine Foundational Experiences* Applying multiple essential elements Five Advanced Experiences Applying cross component elements One Capstone Experience Applying all essential elements Example Experiencing Project Management Includes Workplace Skills: Decision Making Planning, Organizing and Management Teamwork Instead of 76 activities spread over seven levels, the revised program will include 15 project-based learning experiences that contextualize the elements of the SkillsUSA Framework in real-work situations. The program is transitioning from 76 activities spread over five levels to 15 integrated project-based experiences that incorporate multiple activities from the current PDP. For instance the prototype Experiencing Project Management tested in this proof of concept will meet or exceed the learning objectives of 12 prior PDP activities.

PDP: Flexible Each two- to three-week experience can be: Shortened or expanded Sequenced to align with technical content Conducted in or out of class depending on instructional time available Instructors will have the flexibility to adapt the program and each experience to the local need. Each experience can be: Shortened or expanded Sequenced to align with technical content Conducted in or out of class depending on instructional time available

PDP: Student-directed PDP kickoff experience Individual and group project-based learning Bite-sized, Just-in-time e-learning modules The scope and overall composition of the experience will include: instructor-led PDP kickoff experience student-led, individual or group project-based learning e-learning modules to provide just-in-time “bite-sized” learning Every project starts with an instructor-led component which accounts for 10 percent of the total time. Students will be self-directed for 90 percent of the work. 10 percent instructor-led/90 percent student-directed

PDP: Digital New PDP Learning Site will provide: 24/7 access to students and teachers Automatic tracking of student progress toward completion Built-in grading and badging system Learning community for instructors to share best practices and additional tools and resources

Customer Service Training Program Online program Trains students on the practical skills required by customer service professionals 10 lesson levels Students learn what customer service is Why it is important What constitutes excellent customer service Aligns with the content of the Work Force Ready System Skill Connect Assessment

Work Force Ready System Provides assessments for career and technical education that are supported by industry, education and policy leaders 43 Skill Connect Assessments and four co-branded automotive assessments Designed to be used for end of unit, end of course or end of program Interactive, multimedia test Industry-driven — in partnership with 1,800 corporations, labor unions, trade associations and businesses Benefits to your classroom — meet Perkins IV requirements

President’s 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/

SkillsUSA Members Differ from Their Peers By consistently exhibiting traits that are essential to workplace success: Integrity, Work Ethic and Responsibility Professionalism, Self-Motivation and Teamwork Communication and Decision Making Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness Adaptability/Flexibility Leadership

Join SkillsUSA! For more information on how you can become involved, visit: www.skillsusa.org