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1 Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

2 What is Skills USA? National non-profit organization for high school and college students enrolled in trade, technical, industrial and health occupations programs. More than a quarter-million members in all 50 states and three U.S. territories (Guam, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico) 16,000+ chapters UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

3 The History Founded in 1965 as The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Became SkillsUSA-VICA in 1999 Officially changed to SkillsUSA in 2004 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

4 The SkillsUSA Advantage… Gives students a head start for college and the workforce SkillsUSA works directly with business and industry so students get the skills employers want. Leadership training is key part of SkillsUSA experience. Students put leadership programs into practice through community service. Students design and run the program. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

5 SkillsUSA Week Usually the 2 nd week in February Members can also help raise awareness of SkillsUSA at this time by: –field trips to local businesses –an open house for parents or industry partners –providing news releases and public service announcements to local media UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

6 Our Mission To empower our student members to become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. Our mission is accomplished through our Programs of Work… UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

7 Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Award-winning curriculum: The Professional Development Program (PDP) and Career Skills Education Program (CSEP). These programs teach employability skills, including communications skills, ethics, conflict resolution, time management, goal-setting and more… Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

8 Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Instills lifetime commitment to community service Promotes goodwill and understanding among all segments of a community Teaches the importance of teamwork Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

9 Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Increase cooperation in the school and community Improve self-esteem by providing healthy outlets Become part of a team! Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

10 Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Chapter fund-raising activities to support the chapters yearly projects Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

11 Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Help change public misconceptions and stereotypes of technical education students and programs Make the public aware of the value of strong technical education programs in our school systems Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

12 Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships Students offered job shadowing, mentoring, apprenticeship opportunities Increased student awareness of career options, quality job practices and attitudes Increased opportunities for employer contact and eventual employment Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

13 Professional Development Community Service Social Activities Ways and Means Public Relations Employment (school-to-work programs) SkillsUSA Championships The premiere showcase of career and technical education. The greatest commitment of corporate volunteerism on a single day anywhere in America. Programs of Work UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

14 Competitive Events Competitions occur on the local, district, state, national and international levels. Competitions conducted in occupational (hard) skills AND leadership ( soft) skills. Business and Industry set the contest standards through technical committee involvement. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

15 Competitive Events National SkillsUSA Championships held annually in Kansas City, Mo. 5,000+ state winners compete in over 91 occupational and leadership contests More than 1,700 technical experts from labor and industry design and judge the contests UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

16 Types of Events & Contests Demonstration Contests Occupationally Related Contest Individual Student Contest Skills Contest Student Exhibits Tech Prep Showcase Leadership Development Contest UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

17 Programs Offered Career Safe – online program that addresses the high-priority safety training needs of young workers Champions for Change - develop portable credentials for entry-level skills Student2Student Mentoring Program - gives high school students the chance to serve as mentors to younger middle or elementary school students Workplace Readiness - evaluates a student's knowledge of the key skill; awards certificate UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

18 Scholarships SkillsUSA Offers several scholarship opportunities here are some of the top ones: –Alumni & Friends Association Scholarship –Calculated Industries Scholarship –The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation Scholarship –International SkillsUSA Degree –LightSpeed Technologies, Inc. –NTHS Scholarships –SkillsUSA Championships –Miscellaneous Scholarships UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

19 Contact Information SkillsUSA P.O. Box 3000 Leesburg,VA 20177-0300 ph: 703-777-8810 fx: 703-777-8999 www.skillsusa.org Janet Conner State Association Director High School Texas SkillsUSA Assn. 1241 Van Zandt Co. Road #2705 Mabank, TX 75147-5477 ph: 903-887-4013 fx: 903-887-7981 http://www.txskillsusa.org/ NATIONAL STATE UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

20 Helpful Links Join SkillsUSA http://www.skillsusa.org/join/ http://www.skillsusa.org/join/ PDP Online http://www.skillsusa.org/educators/pdponline.shtml http://www.skillsusa.org/educators/pdponline.shtml UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

21 CHECK YOUR SKILLS UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

22 QUESTION #1 SkillsUSA is an organization of ______________ students. A. MathC. English B. ScienceD. Technical UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

23 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

24 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

25 QUESTION #2 BPA is in how many states? A. 23C. 5 B. 50D. 33 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

26 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

27 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

28 QUESTION #3 What year did VICA officially become SkillsUSA? A. 1994C. 2004 B. 2000D. 1999 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

29 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

30 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

31 QUESTION #4 An advantage of SkillsUSA is…. A. Receive head-start for college B. Student design & run program C. Leadership skills D. all the above UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

32 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

33 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

34 QUESTION #5 The mission empowers students to become world-class workers and ______________. A. straight A studentsC. community leaders B. responsible citizensD. managers UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

35 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

36 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

37 QUESTION #6 The mission is accomplished through Programs of Work? A. True B. False UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

38 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

39 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

40 QUESTION #7 The PDP program focuses on communication & __________ skills? A. businessC. scholarships B. employabilityD. leadership UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

41 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

42 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

43 QUESTION #8 How many Programs of Study are there in SkillsUSA? A. 1C. 2 B. 3D. 7 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

44 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

45 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

46 QUESTION #9 Business & Industry professionals set the contest standards through technical committee involvement. A. TRUE B. FALSE UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

47 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

48 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

49 QUESTION #10 Which program offered by SkillsUSA develops portable credentials for entry level skills? A. Student2Student B. Workplace Readiness C. Career Safe D.Champions for Change UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

50 Incorrect, try again! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

51 Correct! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved

52 Quiz Results 8-10 correct: You were born to be in SkillsUSA! 6-8 correct: Get a friend to join with you! 5 or less: Review the presentation & retake! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved


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