SKILLSUSA PDP

What is the SkillsUSA Motto?

Preparing for leadership in the world of work

What do red and blue represent?

States and Chapters

What does blue represent?

Unity of states and chapters

What does gold represent?

The individual

Name 3 SkillsUSA Creeds

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

What is the SkillsUSA membership year?

September 1 to August

31

What was SkillsUSA's previous name?

VICA

What year was SkillsUSA founded in?

1965

Why are SkillsUSA blazers red?

George Washington's Drummer Boy's

What shapes make up the SkillsUSA emblem?

A Shield, Gears, Torch, Orbital Circles, and Hands

What are the 6 SkillsUSA creeds?

I believe in...Dignity of Work, American Way of Life, Education, High Moral & Spirituality, Good Work, Fair Play.

Using SkillsUSA's Job Board, you can browse for jobs, apply online, receive emails from a Job Agent, and what else?

Post your résumé

According to the SkillsUSA website, what city will host the 53rd National Leadership and Skills Conference?

Atlanta, Georgia

When is SkillsUSA week?

The second week in February

When is CTE month?

February

One contest for SkillsUSA has a February 5 deadline. The winner will receive recognition and monetary prizes for this contest. What is it?

The National Conference Pin Design Contest

How many hours of work must be documented to complete the International Degree of the PDP?

960

To bring up an item of business, you must go through the steps of processing what type of motion?

Main motion

How many categories of motions are recognized in Robert's Rules of Order?

5

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

1

A goal is a statement of...

"What is going to happen, when it will happen, how it will happen."

What type of membership in Skills USA does not require the payment of dues?

Active

What is the web address of Skills USA?

www.skillsusa.org

Who has the first right to speak on a motion?

A member in favor of the motion

Public Relations is the responsibility of which officer?

President

Felicia recites the following: "I know our culture is the result of freedom of action and

opportunities won by the founders". Which point of the Creed is she quoting?

I believe in the American Way of Life.

Skills USA unites in a common bond students in enrolled in education for what four kinds of

fields?

Trade, industrial, technical, & health occupations

SkillsUSA rules allow chapters to include more than the traditional six officers in an Opening

Ceremony. Name the two other officers most commonly suggested by the Leadership

Handbook

chaplain and counselor

You are completing an order with Skills USA and they offer a reduced price on the ASK materials.

What is the full name of this resource?

advisor success kit

Using Skills USA's Job Board, you can browse for jobs, apply online, receive emails from a Job

Agent, and what else?

post your resume

In goal setting, there are how many parts of the goal statement?

3

When did the organization's name officially change to SkillsUSA?

2004

What does the acronym PDP stand for?

Professional Development Program

When using parliamentary procedure during a regular meeting, which of the following can be

used when taking a vote?

Voice, hand, and standing

According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken down into what three

basic parts?

Introduction, body, and closing

Parliamentary procedures at all meetings will be governed by:

Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised

Which term listed is NOT a correct item for a business meeting agenda?

Old business

SkillsUSA has five types of memberships.

Active, alumni, professional, direct, honorary life

What is a resume?

A summary to help you sell yourself to a prospective employer

Who has the right to speak first in a debate AFTER a motion is made:

The person who made the motion

To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself" is a part of the:

Pledge

What does the shield represent on the SkillsUSA emblem?

Patriotism

Which part of the SkillsUSA emblem represents the challenge of modern technology?

Orbital circles

Which committee is responsible for fundraising?

ways and means

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

With official SkillsUSA attire, what type of slacks is acceptable?

black slacks

When a motion is made in a meeting, you

Need a second to discuss it

Effective communication is

both speaking and listening

SkillsUSA Vermont Executive Director

Linda Randall

SkillsUSA Vermont State President

Aidan Kimball

SkillsUSA Maine Executive Director

Hal Casey

When was the first skillsusa region 1 conference?

2015