SkillsUSA PD 2026

What is the 2025 - 2026 SkillsUSA theme?

Champion Your Future

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

The International Degree

In what year was SkillsUSA-VICA founded?

1999

Who has the right to speak first on a motion?

The member who made the motion

The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is:

President

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

Mentor

Who ultimately decides whether you succeed or fail?

Yourself

What does taking roll mean?

Checking to see who is in attendance

What group develops policies and laws?

Legislators

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

"I move that"

Which Skills USA document says you will "prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice"?

SkillsUSA Pledge

Preparing for leadership in the world of work is the SkillsUSA _______

Motto

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

Present it with your left hand so you can shake hands with your right hand

What is the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual (Honesty, gratitude, etc)?

Character

Both following the dress code and being loyal are part of Professionalism.

True

In what year was VICA founded?

1965

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

One (1)

The SkillsUSA Creed states, "I believe in _______"

All answers are correct

How many points are there in the creed?

6

The officer responsible for preparing minutes is:

Secretary

In SkillsUSA emblem, the Gear represents

industrial society

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

Minority

Remember, you never get a second chance to make a …..impression.

first

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

Vocational

The colors of the emblem represent SkillsUSA. What does the color gold represent?

The individual

The color blue represents the:

common union of the states and chapters

Who is the SkillsUSA executive director?

Chelle Travis

Communication skills include …… ,…… and writing.

speaking, listening

What are the 3 types of skills that make up the SkillsUSA Framework?

Personal skills, workplace skills, and technical skills grounded in academics

Which officer is responsible for roll call?

Secretary

In a formal dinner service, which utensils sit above the plate?

dessert fork/spoon

In the SkillsUSA pledge the statement, "And ardent practice," is defined as:

A person of character makes every effort in spite of setbacks and personal losses

Which is NOT a part of the Official SkillsUSA attire?

Red Jean Jacket

Official SkillsUSA attire includes:

All answers listed

Which of the following is NOT a part of the SkillsUSA Framework?

Communication Skills

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

lost or dead.

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

15%

In the SkillsUSA emblem, the Orbital Circles represents

technology

What is the web address of SkillsUSA?

www.skillsusa.org

An auditory learner learns best by

listening.

In the SkillsUSA emblem, the Torch represents

knowledge

In the SkillsUSA emblem, the Hands represents

the individual

What is the name of the federal grant that funds career and technical education?

Perkins Grant

If there are 100 members in a chapter, how many members must vote to pass by majority?

51

Preparing for ___________ in the world of work.

leadership

Which colors of SkillsUSA represent the individual states and chapters?

Red & White

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

One (1)

A basic rule of business meetings is

Parliamentary Procedure.

Which is the best example of a SMART goal?

80% of members will participate in the Movie Night on October 31, 2020.

What term describes the forms and practices of correct behavior?

Etiquette

In the SkillsUSA emblem, the Shield represents

patriotism

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

Dark Blue or Black

The colors Red and White represent?

The individual states and chapters

How many Essential Elements are in the SkillsUSA Framework?

17

According to the SkillsUSA colors, what is the most important element?

The individual

Carl D. Perkins Act provides ___________ to help CTE in the USA?

Federal Funds

When reciting the pledge, you make a promise to _____ to prepare as a worker.

yourself

What was SkillsUSA called when it was founded?

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)

What year was SkillsUSA established?

1965

What does the acronym PDP represent?

Professional Development Program

The SkillsUSA pledge starts with the statement:

Upon My Honor, I pledge

SkillsUSA Texas divides the state into 13 District areas and 3 Regions.

True

Which is NOT a CTSO?

TIVA

"Do what I say I will" is a behavior of which Essential Element?

Integrity

Which are behaviors that demonstrate Work Ethic?

Be productive through the workday

SkillsUSA is a national organization

true

Which of the following is not a value of SkillsUSA

Communication

Who is the SkillsUSA Texas Executive Director?

Crystal Latham-Alford

Which level of Career Essentials is typically for ages 14-16

fundamentals

What is the social media handle for SkillsUSA Texas on Instagram?

@SkillsUSATX

Which President spoke at the SkillsUSA Nationals in 1983?

President Ronald Reagan

SkillsUSA Texas is part of which National region?

4

The SkillsUSA Texas Constitution can be found at www.______________.org

skillsusatx

In what year was SkillsUSA-VICA renamed SkillsUSA?

2004

Which is the oldest CTSO?

FFA

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

Minutes

What is the social media handle for SkillsUSA Texas on Facebook?

@SkillsUSATexas

Taking hotel “souvenirs“ such as towels and glasses is _____

Stealing

SMART goals should be:

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Based

Where is the SkillsUSA National headquarters?

Leesburg, VA

A ….. is a collection of work representing education and career information.

portfolio

Public Relations is the responsibility of which officer?

Reporter

There are ______ purposes of SkillsUSA as outlined by the constitution

15

Filling out a _____ is often the first step when applying for a job

Job application

The president raps the gavel how many times to call the meeting to order?

2

Where does the bread plate go?

top left

Which of the following should not go on a resume?

Religious beliefs

Which officer maintains the archives and takes pictures?

Historian

A tip of ______ is appropriate for a shuttle driver handling luggage

$1-$2 per bag

________ setting is an important factor in being successful.

Goal