SkillsUSA new pd test 2024

Mission statement

SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skills trades. Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.

Vision statement

SkillsUSA’s vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success

What are the 5 SkillsUSA Values

• Integrity

• respect

• responsibility

• community

• service

What does integrity mean

We are consistent and authentic in word and action to each other, our members, and the communities we serve

Motto

Preparing for leadership in the world of work

what does respect mean

Respect is foundational. Our self-awareness precedes our ability to connect with each other and our members while mutually valuing our unique experiences

What does responsibility mean

we are accountable to the whole of our organization, from internal staff to our diverse group of stakeholders.

what does community mean

We value and belong to a diverse community. We strive to do our best in service through continuous reflection and growth.

what does service mean

SkillsUSA acts through the willing service of staff and committed volunteers to empower its members and their communities to reach their highest potential.

How many different aspects of the SkillsUSA emblem have meaning

5

What does the shield represent on the SkillsUSA Emblem

Patriotism

What does the gear represent on the SkillsUSA Emblem

Industrial society

What does the torch represent on the SkillsUSA Emblem

Knowledge

What do the orbital circles represent on the SkillsUSA Emblem

Technology

What do the hands represent on the SkillsUSA Emblem

The individual

What are the four skillsusa colors

• red

• white

• blue

• gold

What does red and white mean to skillsusa

the individual states and chapters

What does blue mean to skillsusa

the common union of the states and of the chapters

What does gold mean to skillsusa

The individual, which is the most important element

How many points are on the pledge?

4

How does the skillsusa pledge begin

upon my honor, I pledge

how many points are in the SkillsUSA creed

6

What are the first three points of the creed

• I believe in the dignity of work

• i believe in the American way of life

• I believe in education

What does the skillsusa framework do

• Provides a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkilsUSA participation to employers, school administrators, parents, and other students.

• Assess student skill development along a learning continuum of awareness, demonstration, and mastery

• Creates a vision for SkillsUSA programs at the local, state, and national levels to ensure quality student-led experiences that build skills in all members

Why does the skillsusa framework work

• Empowers every student to achieve career success

• Delivers a skill set demanded by business and  industry but lacking in many employees today

• Ensures that every student member receives a consistent and specific skill set

What are the three groups of framework elements

• personal skills

• workplace skills

• technical skills grounded in academics

What are the 6 personal skills

• Integrity

• work ethic

• professionalism

• responsibility

• adaptability/flexibility

• self-motivation

What are the 6 workplace skills

• communication

• decision making

• teamwork

• multicultural sensitivity and awareness

• planning, organizing, and management

• leadership

What are the 5 Technical skills grounded in academics

• Computer and technology literacy

• job-specific skills

• safety and health

• service orientation

• professional development

What year was skillsusa officially founded

1965

What is the year and name of the first law passed that provided funding for agriculture, homemaking, and trade and industrial education

1917 - The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act

What does CTSO stand for

career and technical student organizations

What is a program of work?

The road map for planning and implementing an annual calendar of chapter activities

A program of work is also referred to as

PoW

How many program of work categories are there?

6

What are the different categories of the PoW

• Advocacy and Marketing

• Community engagement

• Financial management

• Leadership development

• Partner and Alumni Engagement

• Workplace experiences

In the PoW, what does the Advocacy and marketing category do?

This category promotes SkillsUSA chapter programs, career and technical education programs, public relations initiatives and experiences to help students build social responsibility.

In the PoW, what does the community engagement category do?

students will assess community needs, identify services and employ skills to meet needs that develop long-lasting partnerships.

In the PoW, what does the financial management category do?

this category helps students develop personal financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills through relevant work experience, project management and chapter fundraising.

In the PoW, what does the leadership development category do

In this category, students establish interpersonal relationships along with individual and team development through chapter operations, leadership competitions and individualized growth plans.

In the PoW, what does the Partner and Alumni Engagement category do

This PoW category encourages students to engage former members, parents, advisory committees, administrators, faculty and partners in SkillsUSA chapter and classroom activities.

In the PoW, what does the workplace experiences category do

This category encourages participation in career exploration, planning and work-based learning opportunities, including the SkillsUSA Championships.

According to the PoW, what are skills students learn in the Advocacy and marketing category

• identify characteristics of effective marketing

• promote SkillsUSA

• Advocate for themselves and their ideas

According to the PoW, what are skills students learn in the community engagement category

• assess and analyze needs

• create a heart of service

• apply technical skills for the benefit of others

According to the PoW, what are skills students learn in the financial management category

• Work efficiently and effectively within a budget

• manage personal finances effectively

• manage resources efficiently

According to the PoW, what are skills students learn in the leadership development category

• Communicate vision

• inspire others to reach a common goal

• equip and empower team members

• develop interpersonal skills

According to the PoW, what are skills students learn in the partner and alumni engagement category

• appreciate the contributions of others

• build a personal and professional network

• recognize and value the expertise of others

According to the PoW, what are skills students learn in the workplace experiences category

• gain relevant work experience

• develop job-seeking skills

• understand workplace expectations

Activities conducted in the category of Advocacy and Marketing may include:

• Participation in SkillsUSA Week.

• Delivering a presentation to the local school board.

• Conducting a recruitment activity.

• Creating social media posts related to SkillsUSA activities.

Activities conducted in the category of community engagement may include:

• Culinary students holding a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast.

• Automotive students performing oil changes for military families.

• Construction students building an accessibility ramp at a local elementary school.

• Cosmetology students providing services for residents at a senior center.

Activities conducted in the category of financial management may include:

• Hosting an entrepreneurial fair.

• Engaging a financial management guest speaker.

• Holding a chapter fundraiser.

• Engaging students in the creation of personal budgets.

Activities conducted in the category of leadership development may include:

• Conducting a leadership workshop for all members.

• Attending a Fall Leadership Conference.

• Holding a chapter officer retreat.

Activities conducted in the category of partner and alumni engagement may include:

• Conducting Program Advisory Committee meetings.

• Engaging partners to serve as mentors.

• Recognizing contributions of partners and alumni.

• Providing business acumen and expertise to the chapter’s program of work.

Activities conducted in the category of workplace experiences may include:

• Conducting local competitions.

• Touring a local industry.

• Holding a resume and mock interview day.

• Holding virtual or in-person employer panel discussions.

When assembling your portfolio for employment in your profession, what should be included

Resume and letter of recommendation

What pen color should you never complete a job application in

red

As a committee member, what are you responsible for

• treating other peoples opinions and ideas with respect

• expressing ideas

• keeping an open mind

What was the original name of SkillsUSA

The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)

How many purposes for skillsusa are there

13

what are the first half of the purposes of this organization

• To assist local skills usa members in their growth and development

• To unite in a common bond without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation,  gender identity or gender expression

• To develop leadership abilities through participation in educational occupational, civic, recreational and social activities

• To foster a deep respect for the dignity of work

• To assist students in establishing realistic career goals

• To help students attain a purposeful life

• To create enthusiasm for learning

what are the second half of the purposes of this organization

• To promote high standards in all phases of occupational endeavor including, trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship and safety

• To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects using the use of the democratic process

• To foster a wholesome understanding o the functions of labor and management organizations and a recognition of their mutual interdependence

• To create among students, faculty members, patrons o the school and persons in industry a sincere interest and esteem for trade, industrial, stem and health science education

• To develop patriotism through a knowledge of our nation’s heritage and the practice of democracy

• To emphasis the importance of continuous education consistent to the need of the individual and the requirements of his or her chosen occupation

The officer responsible for preparing minutes, and dealing with letters and forms is the

the secretary

The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is:

president

Which officer is the authority on procedural matters?

parliamentarian

Receiving all chapter funds in a safe and businesslike manner and maintaining a record of all income and expenses is the job of the ___.

treasurer

what color of pen should be used when filling out a job application

blue or black

The SkillsUSA officer responsible for presiding over and conducting meetings in the absence of the president is the ___.

Vice president

Which officer is responsible for roll call?

Secretary

what kind of learner learns through hearing

auditory

what kind of learner learns by seeing

visual/spatial

What kind of learner learns through reading or writing

reading/writing learners

what kind of learner learns by doing and feeling

kinesthetic

The diagram or chart that shows how a company or business is organized is called a/an

organizational chart

What is the term for a settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions?

negotiations

who is someone who organizes, operates and assumes the risk of a business venture

Entrepreneur

The process of directing or controlling activities with regard to use of time is called

Time Management

Conduct or attitudes toward work or a philosophy dealing with rules of right or proper conduct is referred to as

ethics

A worker who continues difficult tasks until they are completed is said to have

Perseverance

A worker who does assigned tasks until they are completed is said to have

Reliability

What term defines a task performed to business and industry standards that is developed through repeated successful attempts?

Competency

What term describes a person's income before any deductions?

Gross

What is the second point of the pledge

To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service.

What is the third point of the pledge

To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself.

What is the fourth point of the pledge

And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.

what is the first point of pledge

To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers.

What are the second three points of the creed

• I believe in fair play

• I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work

• I believe in high moral and spiritual standards

2024-2025 theme

Ignite your potential