2. Founded in 1965, SkillsUSA is a national, nonprofit student organization serving more than 300,000 students enrolled in career and technical training programs at public high schools and colleges. What is SkillsUSA?

3. SkillsUSA has more than 15,000 school sections in 54 state and territorial associations. We served over 300,000 members in 2009-10. More than 16,000 instructors and administrators join as professional members. Our Membership

4. SkillsUSA students are known in their schools and communities as leaders and skilled professionals in training.

5. Students have the opportunity compete in the Skills USA Championship at the local, regional, state and national level. Why Should You Participate?

6. Competitions Automotive Technology Small Engines Job Interview Quiz Bowl Automotive Brakes Automotive Electrical Carpentry Computer Maintenance Cosmetology Plumbing Technical Math Welding Job Skills Demo Public Speaking Health and Safety Quiz Bowl Power Point Design

7. Jonathan Chandler – Power Point Presentation Adam Cashwell – Job Skills Demo

8. Jarred Babb National Winner Job Interview

9. What traits does SkillsUSA teach you? SkillsUSA teaches you the importance of responsibility, service, integrity, and communication needed in the work force today.

10. Quiz Bowl Team

11. Why Should Your Students Participate? Students will learn to manage their time, communicate effectively and work as part of a team. SkillsUSA students learn to take on a leadership role.

12. Skills Meeting 07/08 President Jonathan Chandler

13. Whitewater High School SkillsUSA 2008-09

15. Field Trips Tech Schools(11 th and 12 th )---Flint River Tech Griffin tech Gwinnett Tech Metro Atlanta Auto Dealers Association AJC Auto Show

16. Auto Show 2007

17. 2008 Auto Show

18. Dustin Davis- MAADA 2006

19. To Participate Must be passing 5 out of 6 classes at time of event. Must be approve by all 6 teachers Must be approved by administration

20. WHS Dues $8.00 to National $6.00 to State $14.00 Total Dues $6.00 for Tee shirt $20.00 total Does not include the cost of field trips