SKILLS USA: TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL

SkillsUSA is a national student organization that develops employability, participatory and leadership skills to complement the occupational skills developed by students in technical education classrooms or work-based learning sites. SkillsUSA is an integral part of approved technical education occupation programs.

PURPOSES OF SkillsUSA

To unite in a common bond all students enrolled in trade and industrial education
To develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities
To foster a deep respect for the dignity of work
To assist students in establishing realistic vocational goals
To help students attain a purposeful life
To create enthusiasm for learning
To promote high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship and safety
To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic process
To foster a wholesome understanding of the functions of labor and management organizations and a recognition of their mutual interdependence
To create among students, faculty members, patrons of the school and persons in business and labor a sincere interest in the esteem for trade, industrial, technical and health occupations
To develop patriotism through knowledge of our nation’s heritage and the practice of democracy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CONFERENCE/CONTACT INFO	DATES	TIMES	COST	LOCATION
SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference	Sep 21-23 2008	Sun 3pm to Tue 1pm	$150 (includes meals, materials and lodging)	Camp Dixie, Fayetteville NC
SkillsUSA Regional Conference	Feb 2009 (dates vary)	Time varies	Cost TBD	Varies
SkillsUSA State Conference	Apr 21-23 2009	Tue 1pm to Thu 12pm	$60	Greensboro NC
SkillsUSA National Conference	Jun 21-26, 2009	Mon 12pm to Fri 9pm	$175	Kansas City MO

CONTACT INFORMATION

State Director: Glenn Barefoot, 919.807.3887
State Advisor: Peyton Holland, 919.291.8835

LINKS

SkillsUSA NC
The NC SkillsUSA web site presents news and information of interest to NC SkillsUSA members.

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. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).