SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is America鈥檚 proud champion of the skilled trades. We鈥檙e a student-led partnership of education and industry that鈥檚 building the future skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. We provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education (CTE) in the nation鈥檚 classrooms.
SkillsUSA鈥檚 mission is accomplished through the SkillsUSA Framework of Personal Skills, Workplace Skills and Technical Skills Grounded in Academics. The foundation for everything we do, the Framework is the blueprint for career-readiness. It鈥檚 a common language for students to explain to their peers, employers, school administrators and parents what they gain from SkillsUSA. A total of 17 鈥淓ssential Elements鈥 are divided among the Framework鈥檚 three components. What鈥檚 an Essential Element? It鈥檚 a specific skill identified as crucial to success by the more than 1,000 industry partners who helped create the Framework.
When does this organization meet?
SkillsUSA meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Is membership open to everyone?
Yes, membership is open to all 51视频 students, regardless of Pathway or program of study.