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SkillsUSA Theme

August 1st, 2012

The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2012-13 year is:

SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Prepared with the Skills America Needs

The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests is how our slogan, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, relates to our national program of work in the area of professional development.

Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:

  • Based on research from employers, what skills do Americans need?
  • How does SkillsUSA provide the skills needed?
  • How does participation in SkillsUSA provide members an edge in the workforce?
  • How does involvement in SkillsUSA provide a competitive edge to America in the global economy?
  • By participating in SkillsUSA events, how will you be more marketable in the workforce?
  • What do SkillsUSA members need to do to be prepared?
  • What skills have you gained through SkillsUSA that will make you prepared to enter your chosen field?
  • How does SkillsUSA continue to adapt to prepare students with these needed skills?
  • What principles was America founded on and how are those still relevant today?
  • Why do American citizens need to have a variety of skills?
  • How do we establish an attitude of life-long learning through the SkillsUSA programs?

SkillsUSA Theme

July 31st, 2011

The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2011-12 year is:

SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Skilled and Motivated

The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests is how our slogan, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, relates to our national program of work in the area of Professional Development.

Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:

  • How does participation in SkillsUSA increases student motivation for success?
  • How do SkillsUSA’s Championships provide students an opportunity to showcase their technical and professional skills?
  • How does involvement in SkillsUSA increase America’s competitive edge in the global economy?
  • How does participation in SkillsUSA give students hope for their future?
  • What activities in SkillsUSA assist students in mastering technical skills?
  • How does SkillsUSA train a motivated workforce?
  • How do SkillsUSA’s partnerships with business and industry ensure that students are prepared for tomorrow’s workplace?
  • What opportunities does SkillsUSA provide to celebrate and honor student achievement?
  • How does involvement in SkillsUSA keep students in school?
  • How does involvement in SkillsUSA inspire students to continue life-long learning?
  • How does participation in SkillsUSA assist students in finding their passion?
  • How does participation in SkillsUSA motivate students to pursue their career dreams?
  • What strategies does SkillsUSA use to promote student success?

2010-11 Theme

August 1st, 2010

SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Respecting All Perspectives

The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests is how our slogan, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, relates to our national program of work in the area of Professional Development.

Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:

  • How SkillsUSA’s professional development opportunities respect and value cultural differences to optimize personal and team success in the workplace.
  • How members value different talents/skills to achieve common goals in competition and within the community.
  • How students use collaboration and cooperation to achieve team success inside and outside the classroom.
  • How SkillsUSA values inclusion and diversity in decision making and problem solving by teaching students to process all perspectives in a respectful and productive manner.
  • How involvement in SkillsUSA creates a global awareness that broadens the horizons of students to foster an open-minded approach to learning.
  • How SkillsUSA ideals support an understanding of generational differences in the workplace to merge existing practices with new technology and ideas.
  • How SkillsUSA championships emphasize an appreciation of individual skills to strengthen team efforts and successes.
  • How members build a respect for lifelong learning through quality education, competition, professional opportunities, and volunteerism.
  • How SkillsUSA championships and activities promote innovative thinking to achieve personal and professional growth.
  • How the dynamics of SkillsUSA programs and championships challenge individuals to adapt and achieve flexibility in various workplace situations.
  • How SkillsUSA activities teach students the value of self-responsibility and the use of courage and candor to support team efforts in a helpful and productive way.
  • How SkillsUSA creates an awareness of environmentally conscious industry practices that empower students to employ safe and sustainable work habits and ideals.

2009-10 Theme

August 1st, 2009
2009-10 THEME
The SkillsUSA Championships theme for the 2009-2010 school year is “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work – Connecting the Opportunities.” This is the theme for the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests.
Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:
How SkillsUSA’s professional development opportunities motivate students to be the best they can be in their technical skill development and in their personal and professional development.
How members grow professionally by connecting with educators, community leaders, and business and industry representatives. SkillsUSA connects students to education and employment opportunities.
How students attending SkillsUSA leadership conferences and competitions develop professionally as they make connections with other students having similar interests. Through SkillsUSA, they network across their state, region and the nation.
How SkillsUSA provides opportunities for students to participate in a balanced program of work in which they can practice and demonstrate leadership, technical skills, teamwork, team building, creativity and management.
How SkillsUSA increases productivity by cultivating a highly skilled and knowledgeable work force to meet 21st century needs.
How SkillsUSA is the national organization for public high school and college/postsecondary technical students enrolled in trade, technical and skilled service profession instructional programs including allied health occupations.
How SkillsUSA participation prepares each member for entry into the work force.
How each SkillsUSA member can demonstrate excellence in career and technical education.
How SkillsUSA represents 130 different occupational areas in its affiliated instructional programs and more than 300,000 high school and college/postsecondary members nationwide.

The SkillsUSA Championships theme for the 2009-2010 school year is “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work – Connecting the Opportunities.” This is the theme for the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests.

Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:

How SkillsUSA’s professional development opportunities motivate students to be the best they can be in their technical skill development and in their personal and professional development.

How members grow professionally by connecting with educators, community leaders, and business and industry representatives. SkillsUSA connects students to education and employment opportunities.

How students attending SkillsUSA leadership conferences and competitions develop professionally as they make connections with other students having similar interests. Through SkillsUSA, they network across their state, region and the nation.

How SkillsUSA provides opportunities for students to participate in a balanced program of work in which they can practice and demonstrate leadership, technical skills, teamwork, team building, creativity and management.

How SkillsUSA increases productivity by cultivating a highly skilled and knowledgeable work force to meet 21st century needs.

How SkillsUSA is the national organization for public high school and college/postsecondary technical students enrolled in trade, technical and skilled service profession instructional programs including allied health occupations.

How SkillsUSA participation prepares each member for entry into the work force.

How each SkillsUSA member can demonstrate excellence in career and technical education.

How SkillsUSA represents 130 different occupational areas in its affiliated instructional programs and more than 300,000 high school and college/postsecondary members nationwide.