SKILLS USA TIEBREAKER

SkillsUSA Motto

Preparing for leadership in the World of Work

SkillsUSA 2022-2023

SkillsUSA: Our Time is Now

Red and White

Represents the individual states and chapters that make up the organization

Blue

Represents the common union of the states and chapters

Gold

Represents The individual, the most important element of the organization.

Six points of the SkillsUSA Creed:

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.

SkillsUSA Dress Code for Women

Red SkillsUSA blazer, sweater or windbreaker; white collarless blouse or small-collared blouse or white turtleneck (collar must not extend over the blazer lapel or the sweater or windbreaker); black skirt (knee length) or black dress slacks; clear seamless nylons, black shoes.

SkillsUSA Dress Code for Men

Red SkillsUSA blazer, sweater, or windbreaker; white dress shirt; plain solid black tie (tied in four-in-hand knot); black slacks; black socks; black dress shoes.

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.

SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Executive Director

Dodie Amigh

The National Leadership Center is located in

Leesburg, VA (Loudoun County, Virginia)

What are the two active divisions of SkillsUSA?

High School Division and College/Post-Secondary Division

Who can belong to SkillsUSA?

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

What does the acronym PDP stand for?

Professional Development Program

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

W-4 (IT IS NOT W-2)

What is the written statement from a person in authority who acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes?

Letter of Recommendation

What does the secretary of state do?

The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service of the United States.

What is the accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant/hotel baggage carrier?

15%

What term describes a person's income before deductions?

Gross

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

Introduction, Body, and Closing

How do you pass the salt and pepper at a meal function?

Together

. What is the method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expanding your thinking?

Brainstorming

When completing the past employment section on an application, in what order should jobs be listed?

Start with current or most recent job.

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

Black

What is the collection of work representing education, self-development and career information?

Portfolio

What are the duties of the officers for all organizations?

Ensuring the success of the chapter.

What is the process in debating a motion?

To introduce a new piece of business or propose a decision or action, a motion must bemade by a group member ("I move that......") A second motion must then also be made (raise yourhand and say, "I second it.") After limited discussion the group then votes on the motion. Amajority vote is required for the motion to pass (or quorum as specified in your bylaws.)

What is litigation?

Term describing a legal proceeding in a court of law.

What is community service?

Work for the betterment of the community.

What is effective communication?

Speaking, Observing, and Listening

What are the parts of the emblem?

Shield - patriotism
Gear - industrial society
Flaming Torch - knowledge
Orbital Circles - technology
Hands - Individual
Letters - SkillsUSA (name of the organization)

Who is the current governor of Pennsylvania?

Josh Shapiro

Who would you ask to write a letter of reference?

Teachers/Employers

What is a survey?

a method of gathering information from individuals.Surveys have a variety of purposes, and can be conducted in many ways. Surveys may be conducted to gather information through a printed questionnaire, over the telephone, by mail, in person, by diskette, or on the web.