SkillsUSA

2025-2026 Theme

Champinon your Future

Shield (Emblem)

Patriotism

Gear (Emblem)

Industrial society

Torch (Emblem)

Knowledge

Orbital Circles (Emblem)

Technology

Hands (Emblem)

The individual

Red and White (Colors)

Individual states and chapters

Blue (Color)

Common union of the states and chapters

Gold (Color)

The individual

Founding Year

1965 (as VICA)

Founding Location

Nashville Tennessee

Name change to SkillsUSA

September 1 2004

President (Officer)

Conducts business meetings and represents the organization

Secretary (Officer)

Keeps meeting minutes and maintains chapter records

Parliamentarian (Officer)

Authority on procedural matters and advises on the agenda

Treasurer (Officer)

Manages chapter funds and financial records

Vice President (Officer)

Presides in president's absence and manages program planning

PDP

Professional Development Program

Gross Income

Income before any deductions

Net Income

Take-home pay after deductions

Red (Safety)

Danger

Main Motion

The process of introducing business in a meeting

Quorum

Minimum number of members needed to conduct business

Second

Required for a motion to be considered

Introductions

A man is introduced to a woman