SkillsUSA is leading the way in preparing America’s Skilled Workforce. We know how vital Career and Technical Education is to our students in preparing for the challenge. SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary: Champions at Work

ANNUAL EVENTS Advisor Fall/Summer Trainings Yearly trainings to provide opportunities for advisors and industry partners to learn SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference, April, Houston, Texas (SLSC) Attended by more than 1,200 students, instructors, and industry representatives, the state conference, and SkillsUSA Championships includes 120 contest, employment opportunities and much more. State Officer Training This leadership training is offered to all State Officers and National Officer Applicants. Training includes SkillsUSA National Leadership and SkillsUSA Conference (NLSC), June A showcase of career and technical education students. More than 20,000 people, including students, instructors, and business partners from across the United States. Participation is a week-long commitment. For more information on SkillsUSA membership information, call: 844-875-4557 For information on becoming an organization partner, call: 325-829-1028 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Crystal Latham-Alford P.O. Box 453 Colorado City, Texas 79512 Phone: 325-829-1028 crystallatham@skillsusatxps.org SkillsUSA is a National Career Technical Student Organization

We are serving students enrolled in career and technical education training programs in our nation’s public middle schools, high schools, and colleges. SkillsUSA mission is to help its members become world-class works and responsible America citizens. SkillsUSA complements technical skill training with instruction this that is co-curricular and integral to CTE programs making a well-rounded worker and citizen. Founded in 1965, the organization has served more than 12.2 million workers through active partnerships between employers and educators. SkillsUSA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and state department of education and is cited in federal legislation as an integral part of career and technical education. Our Membership SkillsUSA has approximately 18,500 school chapters in 53 state and territorial associations and serves more than 400,000 members annually. More than 19,000 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA. Our members are known in their institutions and communities as leaders and skilled professionals in training. In Texas Postsecondary we have a membership of over 1,000 students and 350 advisors and administrators. We continue to grow these numbers every year. An Applied Method of Learning SkillsUSA is an applied method of learning where students practice skills and build self confidence while helping their schools and communities. SkillsUSA provides experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. The program emphasizes high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education and pride. These are qualities employers’ value and look for when hiring or promoting workers. School-Based Programs and Resources SkillsUSA offers materials and programs to help students develop as individuals, employees and citizens. The Career Essentials Suite teaches workplace skill competencies in a series of hands-on self-paced lessons in an online format. These products ensure your students have the foundational skills, attitudes and values to distinguish them from other applicants in the skilled labor marketplace. The SkillsUSA Career Essential suite is the solution to your needs in producing career-ready graduates who are prepared for 21st-century demands of employers. The Career Essentials Assessments program provides a path to other professionals’ certifications and pave the way ahead for our future workforce. The Chapter Excellence Program recognizes achievement as it relates to the integration of the SkillsUSA Framework in chapter program of work activities. Every chapter is encouraged to participate in CEP and there are three award levels to recognize program involvement. Implementing CEP can result in benefits for members, instructors/chapter advisors, and for the chapter, campus and community. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is offered in recognition of sustained service. Recipients receive a lapel pin, certificate or congratulatory letter from the president of the United States. Candidates must document hours served. Our Partners Nationally, SkillsUSA enjoys support from more than 1,500 corporations, business, associations and labor unions. These sponsors support SkillsUSA financially and with in-kind contributions because they believe in our mission. The SkillsUSA Foundation is SkillsUSA’s philanthropic arm. The foundation is comprised of representatives of business, industry, organized labor and interested parties. In addition to this operating support, funds raised support SkillsUSA’s mission-related programs and events, including the WorldSkills Competition.

SkillsUSA benefits students by: • Teaching teamwork and leadership • Reinforcing employability skills • Offering a state and national contest

program • Providing ways to serve the local

community • Offering $1 million in scholarships

annually • Helping students meet potential

employers SkillsUSA benefits teachers by: • Connects students to interactive

learning • Supports a pathway for program

recognition • Generates student excitement for a

meaningful experience. • Offers structured training for career

readiness. • Helping showcase training programs • Growing administrator support SkillsUSA benefits schools by: • Showcasing schools to the community • Helping institutions meet educational

standards • Producing more qualified graduates • Provide introductions for high end

employment • Helping meet Perkins standards

through education opportunities SkillsUSA benefits industry by: • Ensuring industry standards meet

educational institution curriculum • Provides employment opportunities • Promotes specific industry trades National Program of Work: The heard of SkillsUSA is the program of work or what your chapter is going to do. The activities and projects – the plan of action – that your chapter will carry out through the school year. The SkillsUSA program of work includes: • Professional Development • Community Service • Employment • Ways and Means • SkillsUSA Championships • Public Relations • Social Activities

SkillsUSA Championships

SkillsUSA Championships The SkillsUSA Championships brings together industry and labor representatives, educators and the public to watch students compete in leadership and skilled events for a full day. The SkillsUSA Championships begin at the State level with contest in colleges nationwide. Winners advance through regional and state competition, and the best of the best make it to the National event. Student’s benefit no matter if they get first or last in their contest. Their skills are tested, industry relationships are made, and they are given a chance a state recognition. Regional, state and national winners receive gold, silver, and bronze medallions, scholarships, certifications, tools, and other awards. The National SkillsUSA Championships occupies a floor space equivalent to 16 football fields of space, with nearly 2,000 judges and with 7,500 competitors in over 100 different events. Business and industry partners contribute more than $38 million in equipment, supplies, and personnel to support the SkillsUSA Conference. This event is considered more the largest single day commitment of corporate volunteerism in America. Every other year, a select few are chosen to compete on an international level in the World Skills Competition. SkillsUSA Championship Regulations The official regulations for the national events are published online in the SkillsUSA Championship Technical Standards free to download to anyone with a professional membership. National contest descriptions are on the national web page, https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/contest-updates/.

Leadership Contest Action Skills American Spirit Chapter Business Procedure Chapter Display Community Action Project Community Service Employment Application Process Extemporaneous Speaking Job Interview Job Skill Demonstration A Job Skill Demonstration Open Opening and Closing Ceremonies Outstanding Chapter Pin Design Prepared Speech Promotional Bulletin Board Quiz Bowl Occupationally Related Contests Career Pathways Showcase Customer Service Engineering Technology Entrepreneurship First Aid-CPR Health Knowledge Bowl Health Occupations Professional Portfolio Medical Math Medical Terminology Principles of Engineering/Technology Related Technical Math T-Shirt Design Skilled and Technical Sciences Contest 3-D Visualization & Animation Additive Manufacturing Advertising Design Architectural Drafting Audio/Radio Production Automated Manufacturing Technology Automotive Refinishing Technology Automotive Service Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Barbering Basic HealthCare Skills Broadcast News Production Building Maintenance Cabinetmaking Carpentry CNC Milling Technology CNC Turning Technology CNC Technician Collision Damage Appraisal Collision Repair Technology Commercial Baking Computer Programming Cosmetology Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Diesel Equipment Digital Cinema Production Early Childhood Education Electrical Construction Wiring Electronics Technology Esthetics Firefighting Graphic Communications Graphic Imaging Sublimation Industrial Motor Control Information Technology Services Interactive Application & Video Game Design Internet of Things and Smart Home Internetworking Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology Marine Service Technology Masonry Mechatronics Medical Assisting Mobile Electronics Installation Mobile Robotics Technology Motorcycle Service Technology Nail Care Nurse Assisting Photography Plumbing Power Equipment Technology Practical Nursing Restaurant Service Robotics and Automation Technology Robotics Urban Search and Rescue Screen Printing Technology Sheet Metal Team Engineering Challenge Teamworks Technical Computer Applications Technical Drafting Telecommunications Cabling Television Video Production Web Design Welding Welding Fabrication Welding Sculpture State Only Contest 3-D Nail Art Automotive Quiz Bowl Cosmetology Quiz Bowl Land Surveying Nail Art Theatrical Makeup Demo Contest Emergency Medical Technician Drone Contest Laser Engraving Cyber Security Heavy Machinery Operator

College Chapters Austin Community College-Round Rock Campus Del Mar College Regional Tech Center El Centro College Houston Community College Lamar Institute of Tech Lamar State College Midland College Navarro College San Jacinto College - Central San Jacinto College - North San Jacinto College - South South Texas Vocational Tech Southwest Texas Junior College St. Philip's College Tarrant County College Tarrant County College NW Texas A&M University-College Station TSTC - Abilene TSTC - Harlingen TSTC - Marshall TSTC - Waco TSTC - Sweetwater TSTC - Breckenridge TSTC - Fort Bend TSTC - Hutto TSTC - North Texas TSTC - Brownwood Texas Tech University Tulsa Welding School Tyler Junior College Universal Technical Institute University North Texas University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at San Antonio Vantage College-El Paso Campus Vista College Western Technical College

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