SKILLS USA: TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL
SKILLS USA: TRADE AND INDUSTRIALSkillsUSA 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).