skillusa 2023 facts

\_________ refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who involved in a like activity or setting

Cultural Diversity

\_________ stress could lead to physical or emotional problems

Excessive

\______ setting is an important factor in being successful

Goal

Preparing for leadership in the World of Work is a

Motto

what is the Skills USA Purpose

To create enthusiasm for learning is part of the

A \________ journal is a publication directly related to a profession.

Professional

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

Portfolio

A basic rule of business meetings is \_________?

Parliamentary Procedure

A goal is a statement direction in your life.

Plan of Action

A good goal statement usually has ________ parts. What are those parts?

3 (What,When How)

A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a/n

Team

A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expand your thinking is called \________.

Brain Storm

A written list of the order of business that will take place during the meeting, is known as a/an

Agenda

According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken into what three basic parts?

Introduction, Body, Close

According to the PDP, what do we all call an association of merchants and business people for the promotion of commercial interest within the community?

Chamber of Commerce

After you have been hired by a company and before you can be paid, you will have to complete a federal form that tells the employer how many deductions you will claim for taxes. What is the name of that form?

Form W-4

An auditory learner: learns best by\_______

Listening

Business meetings represent \_________ in action

Democracy

Communication skills include \______,\______ and writing.

Speaking, Listening

Develop a \_______ handshake so a person's first impression of you will be a good one.

Firm

Each year by January 31st your employer is required to provide a record of earnings to you. By what name is this federal known form ?

W-2 Form

Every state in the U.S has state \___________elected to serve on a legislated body that develops policies and laws.

Legislation

Filling out a/an \___________ is often the first step when applying for a job.

Job Application

How many categories of motions are recognized by Roberts Rules or Order, Newly Revised ?

4

How many main motions may be on the floor at any one time?

1

If a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it?!

Long term

If there is no second to a motion, the motion is

Lost or dead

In a business meeting, how many people preside at any one given time?

2

In the Professional Development Program, the highest possible degree one may earn is \______

International SkillsUSA Degree

What year was SkillsUSA founded? and where?

1965 Nashville

In what year was VICA founded?

1965

In which document should be the quorum of an organization be established?

By laws

It is healthy to balance your time between: \____ & \_____

Work and Life

One way to help you identify effective work skills:

To shadow someone employed in your prospective occupation

One way to help you identify effective work skills:

To shadow someone employed in your prospective occupation

Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work is ?

SkillsUSA motto

Professional development activities assist students in making a smooth transition from \_____

Education into the workforce

Public Relations is the responsibility of which officer?

Reporter

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

Parliamentarian

Remember, you never get a second chance to make a

First Impression

Taking hotel souvenirs such as ashtrays, towels and glasses is \_________

Stealing

Taxi drivers should receive \_____ of the fare, plus $.50 per bag if they handle your luggage for a tip.

15-20%

The color blue represents the:

Common union of the states and of the chapters

The current SkillsUSA theme is:

Our Time Is Now

The officer responsible for preparing minutes is :

Secretary

The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is:

President

The officer that calls attention to errors in procedure during a meeting is the \__________

Parliamentarian

The SkillsUSA creed includes:

I believe in the dignity of work

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

Vice President

The vice president's job includes:

Presides at meetings and functions in the absence of the president

The words " foster" and "create" can be found in the:

skillusa purpose

To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying

I move that

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

Blue or Black

What does taking roll mean?

Checking to see who is in attendance and to see if there is a quorum

What does the acronym PDP represent?

Professional Development Program

What does the letter "V" stand for in SkillsUSA?

Vocational

What is a standing committee?

A permanent committee which operates for the entire school year

What is included in your portfolio?

Documents and work samples to verify occupational qualifications and competencies used to promote oneself to an employer

What is the accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant?

15%

What is the current SkillsUSA Theme ?

Our time is now

What is the name given to the written record of what is done during a meeting

Minutes

What is the term given to an unpaid experience in which you observe and participate in a specific occupation?

Apprentice or Shadowing

What is the web address of SkillsUSA?

www.skillsUSA.org, www.skillsusatx.org

What is a written statement form a person in authority that acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes?

Letter of Recommendation

What is/are the minimum essential officer (s) necessary to conduct business?

President and Secretary

What name is given for the summary of one's personal history and employment experience?

Application

What should you do if you lose your job?

Prepare a personal budget

What term describes a wise, mature, experienced person who helps take steps toward being all that you can be?

Mentor

What term describes the exchange of ideas, messages of information?

Communication

What term describes the forms and practices of correct behavior?

Etiquette

What term describes the smaller in number of groups in populations?

Minority

When assembling your portfolio for employment what should be included?

Current Resume

When did the organizations name change to SkillsUSA?

Sep 1, 2004

When presenting an award, which is the proper way to pass it?

From left hand to left hand

Yourself

When reciting the SkillsUSA pledge, you are making a promise to \____________ to prepare as a productive worker and citizen.

When using parliamentary procedure during a regular meeting, what can be used when taking a vote:

Ensuring that all members have an equal say in chapter decisions

Where is the State SkillsUSA office located?

Loudoun County, VA

Which color is the standard recommended for identifying danger?

Red

Which colors of SkillsUSA represent the individual states and chapters?

Red and White

Which officer is responsible for advising the president about the agenda during a meeting?

Secretary

Which officer is responsible for roll call?

Secretary

Which officer is the authority on procedural matters?

Parliamentarian

Which SkillsUSA document says you will " prepare myself diligent study and ardent practice?

SkillsUSA pledge

Which SkillsUSA program is designed to help students make the transition from school to work?

Professional Development Program

Who can offer an amendment to a main motion?

Any member

Who ultimately decides whether you succeed or fail?

You and you alone

Who should you ask to write letters of reference?

A trusted adult who is not your family member.

Who has the right to speak first on a motion?

The member who made the motion

Who is the current SkillsUSA board President?

Charles Wallace

Who is the State SkillsUSA Director?

Joe Seabrooks

Hardhats, goggles, gloves, and respirators are examples of what?

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

What is the SkillsUSA THEME for the current school year?

SkillsUSA: Our Time is now

What is NOT an example of a parliamentary procedure rule?

The decision of the minority of members must be followed

What is a document that many employers use to identify worker applicants' qualifications for employment?

Resume

What term defines an organized display of materials, equipment and services by a group of business and industry partners?

Trade Show

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

Flow Chart/ organization chart

What is an appropriate question an employer can ask in an interview?

Where would you like to be in five years?

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

Compromise

A person who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture is a/an \_____?

entrepreneur

The process of directing and controlling activities with regard to use of time is called \____?

Time Management