SkillsUSA®

SkillsUSA® is a professional organization that recognizes outstanding students in secondary and postsecondary education. SkillsUSA® members participate in chapter meetings, competitions, leadership conferences, and activities. Members conduct community service projects. They can also interact with local business people in their field of study. Through the SkillsUSA® Championships program, members can earn recognition, industry tools and prizes, and college scholarships by competing in local, state, and national competitions.

As a national organization, SkillsUSA® has as its purpose:

1. To unite in a common bond all students enrolled in trade, industrial, technical, and health education.
2. To develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational, and social activities.
3. To foster a deep respect for the DIGNITY OF WORK.
4. To assist students in establishing realistic vocational goals.
5. To help students attain a purposeful life.
6. To create enthusiasm for learning.
7. To promote high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety.
8. To create among students, faculty members, patrons of the College, and persons in business and labor a sincere interest and esteem for trade, industrial, technical, and health education.
9. To develop patriotism through a knowledge of our Nation’s heritage and the practice of DEMOCRACY.