SkillsUSA Review

Flashcards for SkillsUSA Review

SkillsUSA Mission

To empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.

SkillsUSA Vision

To produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.

Personal Skills

Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Motivation, Responsibility, Integrity, Professionalism, Work Ethic

Workplace Skills

Communication, Teamwork, Multicultural sensitivity and Awareness, Planning Organizing and Management, Leadership

Technical Skills Grounded in Academics

Computer and Technology Literacy, Service Orientation, Professional Development, Safety and Health, Job-Specific Skills

SkillsUSA Creed

I believe in the American way of life. I believe in the dignity of work. 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 Founded

1965

VICA

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

VICA name change to SkillsUSA-VICA year?

1999

SkillsUSA-VICA change to SkillsUSA happened in

2004

SkillsUSA Texas Executive Director

Crystal Latham-Alford

National SkillsUSA Executive Director

Chelle Travis

Districts in SkillsUSA Texas

13

Regions in SkillsUSA Texas

3

National Region for SkillsUSA Texas

4

Program of Work Categories

Leadership Development, Partner and Alumni Engagement, Workplace Experiences, Community Engagement, Advocacy and Marketing, Financial Management.

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 on 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 Emblem: Shield

Represents patriotism

SkillsUSA Emblem: Gear

Represents the industrial society

SkillsUSA Emblem: Torch

Represents knowledge

SkillsUSA Emblem: Orbital Circles

Represents technology

SkillsUSA Emblem: Hands

Represents the individual

SkillsUSA Emblem: Red and White

Represent the individual states and chapters

SkillsUSA Emblem: Blue

Represents the common union of the states and the chapters

SkillsUSA Emblem: Gold

Represents the individual

Three branches of government

Legislative, Judicial, and Executive

Strengthening Career and Technical Education in the 21st Century Act

Also known as Perkins V (5), provides funding for CTE programs nationwide

24-25 SkillsUSA Theme

Ignite your Potential

How many Districts and regions are there in SkillsUSA Texas?

13 / 3

What is the SkillsUSA Motto

Preparing for leadership in the world of work

6 Essential Elements from each

Tech: Professional development, Service Orientation. Personal: Integrity, Work Ethic. Workplace Skills: Communication and Teamwork

What is the Perkins act?

The Perkins Act is a federal law that provides funding for vocational education and career technical education programs in schools. It aims to enhance the skills of students to meet the needs of the workforce.

Official SkillsUSA attire?

White dress shirt or blouse. Red Blazer. Black pants. Black dress shoes and socks. Black skirt for women.

What are the four parts of risk boldly?

Risk Boldly, seek improvement, seize the moment, and support honestly.

Describe the Colors of SkillsUSA?

Red and White represents the individual states and chapters. Blue are the unity between the states. Gold represents the individual person in Skills.

Name and Describe the six categories of the program of work.

1. Workplace Experiences: New career paths, gain real world experience and compete.

2. Leadership Development: Individual and team development, individual growth planning and leadership competitions.

3. Community Engagement: Meaningful partnerships and new opportunities for community growth and improvement.

4. Advocacy and Marketing: Spreading the word about the chapter and the value of SkillsUSA.

5. Partner and Alumni Engagement: Engage support from alumni, faculty, and business and industry partners.

6. Financial Management: Learn to manage finances and build entrepreneurial skills.

Name the SkillsUSA Texas Board of Directors:

• Gavino Carrasco

• David Lanman

• Rebecca Jan Holland

• Danna Farmer

• Caroline Hinojosa

• Aaron Paul

• Regina Lopez Montague

• Dean Matzo

• Nathan Vanryn

• Bobby Horner

• Dean Matzo

• Crystal Latham Alford

• Lucy Freeman

• Jennifer Flores

• Kevin Walker

• Tom Spence

New Mission Statement

SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.

Six points of the creed

1. I believe in the dignity of work

2. I believe in the American way of live

3. I believe in education

4. I believe in fair play

5. I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work

6. I believe in high moral and spiritual standards

Current US senators from Texas

are John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.

Difference between CTE and CTSO

CTE: For public Schools. CTSO: Usually for private schools and led by students

Region 1 Board Rep:

Gavino Carrasco

Region 2 Board Rep:

David Lanman & Rebecca Jan Holland

Region 3 Board Reps:

Danna Farmer and Caroline HInojosa

Industrial Member 1

Aaron Paul

Industrial Member 2

Regina Lopez Montague

Industrial Member 3

Bobby Horner

Industrial Member 4

Dean Matso

Ex-Officio Member 1 / Executive Director

Crystal Latham Alford

Ex-Officio Member 2 / TEA rep

Lacy Freeman

SkillsUSA Texas Alumni Representative / Trainer

Jennifer Flores

SkillsUSA Texas State Board Advisor

Tom Spence

Treasurer

Kevin Walker