SkillsUSA Knowledge Study Guide

What does the shield in the Skills logo represent?

Patriotism

What does the gear in the Skills logo represent?

Industrial Society

What does the torch in the Skills logo represent?

Knowledge

What do the orbital circles in the Skills logo represent?

Technology

What do the hands in the Skills logo represent?

The individual

What do Skills' red and white represent?

States and chapters

What does Skills' blue represent?

Common union of states and chapters

What does Skills' gold represent?

The individual

5 types of membership

Active, professional, direct, alumni, honorary life

5 levels of organizational structure

Section -> Chapter -> State association -> Region -> National Skills

Officer who conducts meetings and represents

President

Officer 2nd to the president

Vice-President

Officer who keeps minutes

Secretary

Officer who maintains funds

Treasurer

Officer who makes stories about chapter activity

Reporter

Officer who advises the president

Parliamentarian

7 components of the Program of Work

- Professional development

- Community service

- Employment

- Ways and means

- SkillsUSA Championships

- Public relations

- Skills activities

6 things to believe in in the Skills creed

- Dignity of work

- American way of life

- Education

- Fair play

- Satisfaction achieved by good work

- High moral and spiritual standards

What was Skills originally called?

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)

Where was VICA founded?

Nashville, Tenn.

When was VICA's name changed to SkillsUSA?

2004

Executive Director of SkillsUSA

Chelle Travis

What is the SkillsUSA Motto?

Preparing for leadership in the world of work