Skills USA Professional Development Study Guide

How many districts in PA?

11

How many national regions?

5

What national region is PA in?

Region 1

How many parts of the SkillsUSA emblem?

5

What does the shield represent?

Patriotism

What does the torch represent?

Knowledge

What does the gear represent?

Industrial Society

What do the orbital circles represent?

Technology

What do the hands represent?

Individual

How many colors?

4

What does red represent?

Individual states

What does white represent?

Individual chapters

What does blue represent?

Common union of states and chapters

What does gold represent?

The individual

When was SkillsUSA founded?

1965

What is the motto?

Preparing for leadership in the world of work.

What is 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.

How many points of SkillsUSA Creed?

6

What are the points of SkillsUSA Creed?

I believe in __
education
dignity in work
American way of life (no in)
fair play
satisfaction is achieved by good work (no in)
high moral and spiritual standards

What are the active divisions of SkillsUSA?

Secondary and Post Secondary

Who can be in SkillsUSA?

Any student enrolled in a trade or health area

How many vocational student organizations are there in PA?

8

Name the vocational student organizations in PA.

DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, Young Farmers, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA

Who is the National Executive Director?

Chelle Travis

What is the proper method of making a motion?

I move that

What is the theme for 2025?

Ignite Your Potential

What is the SkillsUSA Framework?

Skills -
Personal
Workplace
Technical

What are things the state parliamentarian have available at meetings that are essential?

Roberts Rule of Order, Handbook, Agenda

Who is the Executive Director for PA?

Dodie Amigh

What is the federal form that tells employers how many deductions you will claim for taxes?

1040

What is a written statement of endorsement for your positive attributes?

Recommendation

How much do you tip someone who takes your luggage?

A dollar a bag

Who would you ask to write a letter of reference?

Employer or teacher

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

15%-20%

What is someone’s income before taxes?

Gross pay

What is a collection of work that represents your information?

Portfolio

What is the idea of coming up with many ideas in a short time?

Brainstorming

What are the types of membership?

Active, professional, alumni, honorary life

How much do you tip a taxi?

15%, 20% if luggage

What program is based on employment skills determined by business and industry to be important to your success on the job?

Career Essentials

How many levels in the Career Essentials?

5

The official membership year runs from _____ through _____ .

Sep 1, Aug 31

What are the three basic parts of a public speech?

Introduction, body, conclusion

What was SkillsUSA called before 2004?

VICA / Vocational Industrial Clubs of America