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Middle School Momentum

Career Confidence Starts in Middle School

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Middle School Momentum is designed to help middle school advisors establish, engage, and grow high-quality chapters.

This program equips advisors with age-appropriate resources that introduce students to leadership, career readiness, and personal development through the SkillsUSA Framework. With lessons, activities, customizable tools, and promotional materials, advisors can easily implement SkillsUSA in any classroom.

Middle School Momentum empowers students to take ownership of their chapter experience while laying a strong foundation for future success in high school and beyond.

Calendar for Success

Kick off the year with momentum by inspiring students to learn, lead, and grow. Introduce all students to the SkillsUSA Framework. Elect chapter officers to lead. Recruit members through engaging activities and a high-impact Kickoff Meeting. Use our ready-to-go tools including lesson plans, PowerPoints, flyers, and teacher tips to make it all happen.

Download all Skills USA Framework, Chapter Officer Selection, and Recruitment resources here or download individually using the links below.

Resources

SkillsUSA Framework

Chapter Officer Selection

Recruitment

SkillsUSA empowers students to become career-ready leaders. At the heart of this journey is the Program of Work, a roadmap for meaningful chapter experiences. By planning and conducting activities, students develop essential skills, while chapters can earn recognition through the Chapter Excellence Program. Whether you’re new or experienced, these lesson plans, PowerPoints, flyers, and teacher tips will help build momentum this year.

Download all Middle School Momentum Program of Work and and Chapter Excellence Program resources here or download individually using the links below.

Resources

Program of Work

  • Program of Work lesson plan
  • Program of Work PowerPoint
  • Program of Work checklist
  • Program of Work printable flyer
  • Program of Work teacher tips

Chapter Excellence Program

  • Chapter Excellence Program lesson plan
  • Chapter Excellence Program PowerPoint
  • Chapter Excellence Program checklist for Level 1 Quality Chapter Award
  • Chapter Excellence Program checklist for Level 2 Chapter of Distinction Award
  • Chapter Excellence Program teacher tips
  • Chapter Excellence Program sample application 1
  • Chapter Excellence Program sample application 2

SkillsUSA Framework Essential Element Activities

  • Planning, Organization, and Management
    Teamwork

Work-Based Learning Toolkit: Shared Experiences

  • SWOT Analysis

Fundraising is essential for most chapters, but this year, make it a valuable learning experience. Use ready-made lessons, PowerPoints, and flyers to teach students budgeting, fundraising strategies, and financial management while supporting chapter goals and building career-ready skills.

Download all Middle School Momentum Financial Management resources here or download individually using the links below.

Resources

Financial Management & Fundraising

  • Financial Management & Fundraising lesson plan
  • Financial Management & Fundraising PowerPoint
  • Fundraising checklist
  • Fundraising customizable flyer
  • Fundraising sample flyer
  • Fundraising customizable social media graphic
  • Fundraising teacher tips
  • Unique fundraising ideas

SkillsUSA Framework Essential Element Activities

  • Leadership
  • Responsibility

Work-Based Learning Toolkit: Shared Experiences

  • Reality Check

Service-learning turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact by helping students solve problems and stay motivated. Community Engagement benefits students as they develop skills and also communities as they gain support in addressing local needs . Use ready-to-teach lessons, PowerPoints, and flyers to inspire lasting civic responsibility.

Download all Middle School Momentum Community Engagement resources here or download individually using the links below.

Resources

Community Engagement

  • Community Engagement lesson plan
  • Community Engagement PowerPoint
  • Service Learning checklist
  • Community Engagement teacher tips

SkillsUSA Framework Essential Element Activities

  • Decision Making
  • Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness

Work-Based Learning Toolkit: Shared Experiences

  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs