2025 MA SkillsUSA State Officer District Test Study Guide

Where is the SkillsUSA national headquarters?

Leesburg, Virginia

What type of membership is required to become a state officer?

active

A few social media platforms that future employers might look at

Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Snapchat

The SkilllsUSA creed (6)

• I believe in the dignity of work.

• I believe in the American way of life.

• I believe in education.

• I believe in fair play.

• I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work.

• I believe in high moral and spiritual standards.

The SkillsUSA pledge

Upon my honor, I 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.

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

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

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

Who is the SkillsUSA Massachusetts Executive Director?

Karen Ward, began in 1983

Who is the SkillsUSA Massachusetts Board of Directors President?

Brian Bentley

When did Massachusetts become a state?

1788

Who is the Massachusetts state governor?

Maura Healey

How many districts are in Massachusetts?

6

Who is the SkillsUSA administration?

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Who are the Massachusetts Senators?

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey

Who is the national SkillsUSA Executive Director?

Chelle Travis

The colors of the emblem and what they represent

white & red - individual states and chapters

blue - the common union of the states and of the chapters

gold - the individual, the most important element of the organization

What is a 100 percent chapter?

When every eligible student in a program is a SkillsUSA member

How many points are in the Program of Work?

6

6 Points of the Program of Work

Leadership Development

Community Engagement

Partner and Alumni Engagement

Financial Management

Workplace Experiences

Advocacy ad Marketing

In the opening and closing ceremonies, the president raps the gavel how many times to call the meeting to order?

2

Goal setting

There are three steps to goal setting.

A goal setting should consist of WHAT the goal is, WHEN it is going to happen, and HOW it will happen.

The specific goal needs to be stated.

When preparing a public speech what should you take into consideration?

Who your audience is, what type of speech you are asked to give, body language

What is the name of the SkillsUSA employability skills training program?

Career Essentials

The SkillsUSA Massachusetts headquarters is located in

Raynham, MA

There are ___ Purposes of SkillsUSA as outlined by the constitution

11

National Organizational Structure

-Chelle Travis (National Executive Officer)

- Board of Directors

- Joint Executive Council

- State Association

- Local Chapters

Local/Chapter Organizational Structure

-Advisor /Chapter Executive /Advisory Council

- Chapter

- Chapter Executive Council

- Members

State delegate formula

2 delegates for the first 25 members, +1 for each 25 members

Who decides the structure of the SkillsUSA National dues?

Student House of Delegates

Where was the first national conference for trade and industrial youth held?

Nashville, Tennessee

National Programs

Leadership Training

Career Essentials

Student2Student Mentoring

Chapter Excellence Program

SkillsUSA Championship

SkillsUSA Week

President's Volunteer Service Program

What is Foundations?

Foundations is a curriculum to help learn the key elements of the ShillsUSA framework.

Includes lessons on this vocabulary:

Workplace skills

Professionalism

Responsibility

What are the 4 Career Essentials?

Foundations

Experiences

Assessments

Credentials

What is the lowest level motion?

main motion

Which is the symbol for knowledge?

torch

Which is the symbol for Technology?

orbital rings

Which is the symbol for the individual?

hands

Which is the symbol for patriotism?

shield

Which is the symbol for industrial society?

gears

Official SkillsUSA attire includes:

SkillsUSA blazer, SkillsUSA Sweater, SkillsUSA Windbreaker

Why is it important that chapters engage in community service?

To promote and improve good will and understanding among all segments of the community through services donated by SkillsUSA chapters, and to install in its members a lifetime commitment to community service.

Define "Competency"

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

3 purposes of the SkillsUSA Framework

-Providing a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA

- assessing skill development

- creating a vision for SkillsUSA programs

3 sections of the framework

-Personal Skills

-Technical Skills Grounded in Academics

-Workplace Skills

decision making steps

1. Identifying the goal

2. Gathering information (brainstorm)

3. Weight the evidence

4. Choose amongst options

5. Making a decision

6. Evaluating results

What is the SkillsUSA State President's role?

Presides over meetings, serves as a spokesperson for the group

What is the SkillsUSA State Vice-President's role?

Community Service liaison, Takes place of president in case of absence.

What is the SkillsUSA State Secretary's role?

Keeps track of minutes from every meeting.

What is the SkillsUSA State Treasurer's role?

Keeps track of the money.

What is the SkillsUSA State Parliamentarian's role?

Knows and carries out Parliamentary Procedure.

What is the SkillsUSA State Reporter's role?

Takes care of publicity.

What is the SkillsUSA State Historian's role?

Keeps track of the history of the chapter.

Kallie Allen

National High School President, Blackstone Valley THS

Thomas Marshall

State President, Greater Lowell THS

Akram Mchiti

State Vice-President, Essex Northshore Agriculture THS

Natalie DeLano

State Secretary, Whittier RTHS

Victoria Graumann

State Treasurer, Keefe THS

Logan Rebello

State Parliamentarian, Taunton HS

Jada Sanchez

State Historian, Greater New Bedford RTHS

Damian Cook

Eastern Region Vice President, Cape Cod THS

Leah Shneyer-VanZile

Western Region Vice President, Minuteman THS

Lauren McPherson

State Reporter, Southestern RTHS

The purposes of SkillsUSA are symbolized by its…

emblem

A ________ is a collection of work representing education, self-development, and career information.

portfolio

A written list of the order of businesses that will take place during a meeting is known as…

an agenda

According to basic parliamentary procedure…

All members have the right to express their ideas

When presenting an award of plaque you should…

Present the award with your left hand while shaking hand with your right hand

What year was SkillsUSA established?

1965

What region of the country is Massachusetts located in?

Region 1

How many national SkillsUSA regions are there?

5

According to Roberts Rule of Order, what is the classification of "calling for the question"?

secondary

When is an appropriate time to call "Division" during a meeting utilizing Parliamentary Procedure?

When a vote is too close to call and a member wants to revote in a different manner.

Define "Minutes"

written record of topics discussed and actions taken during meeting sessions.

What book is used to govern SkillsUSA meeting?

Roberts Rules of Order

SkillsUSA Motto

Preparing for leadership in the world of work

National SkillsUSA mission statement

SkillsUSA's Mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible community members.

3 rights of a member of an assembly

Make a Motion, Second a Motion and Vote on a Motion

Define "privileged motion"

Unrelated to the current motion but is urgent and considered right away

Define "Subsidiary motion"

may be applied to another motion for the purpose of modifying it, delaying action on it, or disposing of it.

Define "Main motion"

the basis of all parliamentary procedure.

Define "Incidental motion"

not related to the business being considered.

Define "Adjourn"

A privileged motion to officially close a meeting.

Define "Quorum"

The minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted at a meeting.

Define "Absentee voting"

Voting by mail or proxy for a member who is unable to attend a meeting or vote.

Define "Assembly"

A body of people assembled for the transaction of business

Define "Ad Hoc Committee"

a committee created for a specific short-term purpose

Define "Ruling"

an official decision made by the presiding officer

Define "Out of Order"

A motion or procedure that violates the rules of an organization.

Define "General order"

The agenda or any subject placed on the agenda

SkillsUSA mission statement

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

4 Types of Motions

1. Privileged

2. Subsidiary

3. Main

4. Incidental

6 steps of processing a motion

1. Stand and be recognized by the chair.

2. Say "I move that...."

3. Wait for motion to be seconded

4. Ask for any discussion

5. Call to vote

6. Majority Rules

Structure of a meeting

-Opening

-Roll Call

-Reading of the minutes

-Officer reports

-Committee reports

-Unfinished business

-New business

Announcements

-Adjournment

What is parliamentary procedure?

A system of guidelines or rules for conducting a meeting to ensure all voices are heard and to maintain order.

During a meeting, you think one of the members exceeded their debate time, a violation of the rules. What is the correct way to handle this situation?

make a point of order

The President raps the gavel ____ to get members to stand.

3

SkillsUSA 2025 theme

Ignite Your Potential

What does WLTI stand for?

Washington Leadership Training Institute

The membership and fiscal year for SkillsUSA is…

September 1 - August 31

To receive full membership benefits students must join SkillsUSA on or before

November 15

Name of the main grant that funds career and technical education by federal law?

Perkins Grant

How many points to the Creed?

6