SkillsUSA Exam Review

Flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to SkillsUSA and its impact on workforce development.

SkillsUSA

A program that impacts America's workforce by developing personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics.

Professional Development

Provides a foundation for success in a career, one of the key components of SkillsUSA.

SkillsUSA Championships

An event that demonstrates technical and leadership skills through competitive events.

Public Relations

Important for making the public aware of the good works performed by Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.

Community Service

Encourages goodwill and understanding within the community supported by SkillsUSA.

Teamwork

Fosters collaboration and effective working relationships among members in SkillsUSA.

Multicultural Sensitivity

Promotes awareness and understanding among diverse groups within SkillsUSA.

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Outlines the roles and responsibilities of lifeguards and safety team members during emergencies.

Membership Types in SkillsUSA

Includes Active, Professional, Direct, Alumni, and Honorary Life memberships.

Gold in the SkillsUSA Emblem

Represents the individual, considered the most important element of SkillsUSA.

Secretary's Role

Keeps the minutes of meetings and maintains chapter records.

Quorum

The minimum number of members required to be present to conduct business.

Professional Dress

Well-fitting, clean, neat, and conservative clothes appropriate for the job.

Goals

Short-term goals can be achieved in a year or less while long-term goals require achieving a series of short-term goals.

Motion

A proposal put forward in a meeting that requires a second to be considered.

Training and Certification

Members of the safety team should be trained and certified in first aid and CPR/AED to effectively support lifeguards.