SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Connecting
You
To Career
Success
11.9 million
members since its
founding
What is SkillsUSA?
What is SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA Mission
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]
Industry Fact
33%
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]
SkillsUSA Solution
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]
Educational Fact
74.9%
90.18%
is the average high school graduation rate for students in CTE programs
SkillsUSA Solution
[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]
SkillsUSA delivers the solution by
living its mission
in every student’s life.
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Living the Mission Through Our Framework
Essential values, personality traits and personal characteristics�for success in life.
Personal Skills
Essential attitudes and abilities �for success in the workplace.
Workplace Skills
Essential knowledge and competencies �for success on the job.
Technical Skills grounded in academics
Living the mission through our framework
SkillsUSA Program of Work — Seven Areas
Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work
Seven Areas of the Program of Work
Activities that help students learn leadership and work-related skills
Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work
Seven Areas of the Program of Work
Activities that increase members’ awareness of quality job practices, attitudes, opportunities for employer contact and eventual employment
Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work
Activities that improve the quality of our school and community
Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work
Seven Areas of the Program of Work
Seven Areas of the Program of Work
Activities that raise the funds necessary for our chapters to operate
Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work
Seven Areas of the Program of Work
Activities that provide members with opportunities to demonstrate leadership and technical skills through competitive events
Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work
Seven Areas of the Program of Work
Activities that make �the general public aware�of SkillsUSA member �accomplishments and contributions �to our school, community and the nation
Delivering the Framework Through the Program of Work
Seven Areas of the Program of Work
Activities that create opportunities for members to meet others in their school and community
Delivering the Framework through the Program of Work
Chapter Excellence Program
Thanks to State Farm®, the Jump into STEM! curriculum �provides 22 interactive and memorable sessions
Jump Into STEM! can be used many ways: during the school day, after school or during a STEM Festival
Jump Into STEM!
Student2Student Mentoring
CareerSafe
CareerSafe Online Safety Awareness Training
Professional Development Program
PDP
Career Skills Education Program
CSEP
Customer Service Training Program
Customer Service Training
Work Force Ready System
President’s Volunteer Service Award
Complete scholarship information available at:�www.skillsusa.org/membership-resources/scholarships-financial-aid/
Scholarship Opportunities
By consistently exhibiting traits that are essential to workplace success:
SkillsUSA members differ from their peers
For more information on how you can become involved, visit:
www.skillsusa.org
Join SkillsUSA!