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Chapter Excellence Program

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The Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) is the single best way to build a successful SkillsUSA chapter! To learn more, check out the information below.

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CEP Application
CEP COACHING

SkillsUSA is excited to offer the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one coaching session with our CEP and PoW Coach, Kelli Engelbrecht. Learn how to integrate the SkillsUSA Framework, articulate your SMART goals and select and evaluate your Essential Elements within your CEP application.

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2022 Chapter Excellence Program Participating Chapters

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ALABAMA

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Career Academies of Decatur

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Auburn High School
Escambia Career Readiness Center
Etowah Career Technology Center

Quality Chapters

Calera High School
Edward Bell Career Center
Greene County Career Center
Hale County Technical Center
Haleyville Center of Technology
Pike Road High School
Pinson Valley High School, Welding

ARKANSAS

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Huntsville High School

ARIZONA

Model of Excellence Chapters

Douglas High School
Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education, Bldg. Trades & Renovations
Yuma High School

Gold Chapters of Distinction

River Valley High School, Graphic Communications
San Luis High School
Willow Canyon High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Canyon Del Oro High School, Auto Service Technology
Estrella Foothills High School, Technical Education
Higley High School, Graphic Communications
Verrado High School

Quality Chapters

Canyon Del Oro High School, Carpentry
Pima County JTED @ Master Pieces
Snowflake High School
Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education, Law Enforcement
West-MEC SW Campus

CALIFORNIA

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Downey High School
Norwalk High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Armijo High School
Pioneer High School
Van Nuys High School
Victor Valley High School

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Dinuba High School
Folsom High School
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
James C Enochs High School
John F Kennedy High School
Mark Keppel High School
South Pasadena High School
Stride Career Prep @ CAVA
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet

Quality Chapters

Abraham Lincoln High School - San Jose
Abram Friedman Occupational Center
Academies of the Antelope Valley
Academy of Careers and Exploration
Alhambra High School
Alhambra High School
Allan Hancock College
Amistad High School
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Apple Valley High School
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
Arroyo Grande High School
Atwater High School
Bellflower High School
Beverly Hills High School
Brawley Union High School, Welding
Buhach Colony High
Burbank High School
California Advancing Pathways for Students
California High School
Carlsbad High School
Cathedral City High School
Central Valley High School
Cesar Chavez High School
Citrus Valley High School
Coachella Valley High School
Colton High School
Cordova High School, Engineering Related Technology
Cordova High School
Crescenta Valley High School
Desert Hot Springs High School
Duarte High School
Duncan Polytechnical High SchoolDurham High School
Eagle Rock High School
East San Gabriel Valley ROP, Architectural Drafting
East San Gabriel Valley ROP
East San Gabriel Valley ROP, Computer Technology
East San Gabriel Valley ROP
East San Gabriel Valley ROP - Baldwin Park HS
Eden Area ROP
Edward C. Merlo Inst. of Environmental Technology
Ernest McBride High School
Fairfield High School
Fontana High School
Fortuna High School
Fountain Valley High School
Franklin High School
Fremont High School
Frontier High School
Glen A Wilson High School
Golden Valley High School
Granite Hills High School
Great Oak High School
Hanford West High School
Healdsburg High School
Highland High School
Indio High School
Inspire School of Arts & Sciences
John Burroughs High School
Kern High Regional Occupational Center
Kingsburg High School
La Mirada High School
La Quinta High School
Lakeview Leadership Academy
Lompoc High School
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Lower Lake High School
Lynwood High School
Madera South High School
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
Marina High School
Martin Luther King High School
Maxine Waters Employment P. C.
Mayfair High School
Miramar College
Mission Trails ROP
Monache High School
Monte Vista High School
Montecito High School
Moreno Valley High School
Mountain House High School
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Nevada Union High School
NOCROP/Oxford Academy
Nogales High School
Norco High School
Norte Vista High School
North Monterey County High School
North Valley Occupational Center
Oceanside High School
Olive Vista Middle School
Orange Cove High School
Orangewood High School
Orosi High School
Palm Desert High School
Palm Springs High School
Palmdale High School
Parlier High School
Paso Robles High School
Pleasant Valley HS
Polytechnic High School
Ramona High School
Redlands High School
Redwood High School
Reedley High School
Reseda High School
Rio Linda High School
Rio Mesa High School
Ripon High School
River City High School
Riverbank High School
Rowland High School, Auto Service Technology
Rowland High School, Engineering Related Technology
San Gabriel High School
San Joaquin Office of Education
San Luis Obispo High School
Sanger High School
Santa Rosa High School
Santiago High School
Schurr High School
Selma High School
Serrano High School
Sierra Pacific High School
Silicon Valley Career Technical Ed Center
Silverado High School
Simi Valley High School
Slawson Occupational Center
Soledad High Schools ROP
Somerset High School
South High School
Sultana High School
Summit High School
Summit Leadership Academy High Desert
Temple City High School
Thomas A. Edison Middle School
Thousand Oaks High School
Trinity High School
Vallejo High School
Valley High School
Venice Skills Center
Vista Del Lago
Warren High School
Wasco Union High School
West Valley Occupational Center

COLORADO

Gold Chapters

Thomas Jefferson High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, Auto Service Technology
Durango High School

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

Quality Chapters

Florence High School

CONNECTICUT

Gold Chapters

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School

FLORIDA

Quality Chapters

Lyman High School
Osceola High School
Stranahan High School

GEORGIA High School

Model of Excellence Chapters

Cambridge High School

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Apalachee High School
Forsyth Central High School
Sandy Creek High School
Statesboro High School, Mixed Training
West Forsyth High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Alliance Academy for Innovation
Meadowcreek High School
South Forsyth High School
Treutlen High School
W.S. Hutchings College & Career Center
West Laurens High School

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Americus Sumter County High School
Greenbrier High School
Lafayette High School
Marion E. Barnes Career Center
Union County High School
Worth County High School

Quality Chapters

Atkinson High School
Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy
Berkmar High School
Berrien High School
Buford High School
Chestatee High School
College and Career Academy
East Laurens High
Effingham College and Career Academy
Fulton Schools College and Career Academy
Gilmer High School
Gordon Central High School
Griffin High School
Groves High School
Grovetown High School
Haralson County High School
Harlem High School, Law Enforcement
Harris County High School
Hart County High School
Heritage High School
Jackson High School
Jefferson County High School
Kendrick High School
Lamar County High School
Lanier County High School
Lee County High School
Loganville High School
Lumpkin County High School
Marietta High School
Maxwell High School of Tech
McEachern High School
McIntosh County Academy
Mount Zion High School
Mountain View High School
Newton College & Career Academy (NCCA)
North Atlanta High School
North Carroll County and Career Academy
North Cobb High School
North Oconee High School
Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy
Northwest Whitfield High School
Peach County High School
Rockmart Comprehensive
Union Grove High School
Valdosta High School
Veterans High School
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
Ware County High School
West Hall High School
White County High School

GEORGIA College/Postsecondary

Model of Excellence Chapters

Wiregrass Georgia Tech College

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Gwinnett Technical College
Lanier Technical College

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Savannah Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College

Quality Chapters

Atlanta Technical College
Augusta Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College

IDAHO

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Meridian Technical Charter High School

ILLINOIS

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Morton High School
Thomas Kelly College Prep

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Indian Valley Vocational Center

Quality Chapters

Argo Community High School
Career Center of Southern Illinois
Carl Sandburg High School
Carver Community Center
Clinton High School
Downers Grove South High School
Lockport Township High School East
Peotone High School
Peotone Junior High School
West Aurora High School
York Community High School

KANSAS

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Labette County High School

Quality Chapters

Field Kindley High School
Fort Scott High School
Hutchinson Career & Technical Academy
Neodesha High School
Newton High School, Welding
Paola High School
Salina Area Technical College
Valley Center High School
Wichita East High School
Wichita Heights High School
Wichita North High School
Wichita South High School
Wichita Southeast High School
Wichita West High School

MASSACHUSETTS

Model of Excellence Chapters

Cape Cod Tech
Greater Lowell Tech High
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Weymouth Vo-Tech High School

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Taunton High School

Quality Chapters

Assabet Valley Regional Tech High School
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
Greater New Bedford RVTHS
South Shore Vo-Tech High School
Westfield Technical Academy

MARYLAND

Model of Excellence Chapters

Dorchester Career & Technology Center

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Worcester Technical High School

Quality Chapters

Carver Vo-Tech High School
Center of Applied Tech North
Frederick County Career & Tech Center
Severna Park High School
Somerset County Technical High School
Thomas Edison High School of Technology

MICHIGAN

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Bay Arenac ISD Career Center

MISSOURI

Model of Excellence Chapters

New Madrid County R-I Technical Skills Center

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Franklin Technology Center
Gibson Technical Center
Scott Regional Technology Center

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Clinton Technical School

Quality Chapters

Northland Career Center
Waynesville Career Center

MONTANA

Quality Chapters

Butte High School
Havre High School

NEBRASKA

Model of Excellence Chapters

Louisville High School

Quality Chapters

Cozad High School
Scottsbluff High School

NEVADA

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Southeast Career Technical Academy, Culinary Arts

Quality Chapters

Nevada Virtual Academy

NEW JERSEY

Model of Excellence Chapters

Cumberland County Technical Education Center
Gloucester County Institute of Technology

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Somerset County Vocational & Technical HS

Quality Chapters

Bergen County Tech High School - Paramus
Essex Co Vocational-West Caldwell
MCVTS-East Brunswick
Passaic County Technical Institute 

NEW MEXICO

Model of Excellence Chapters

Deming High School

Quality Chapters

Farmington Cate Center, Welding
Farmington High School, Welding

NEW YORK High School

Model of Excellence Chapters

Niagara Career and Technical Center

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Oneida Herkimer Madison BOCES CTEC
Orange-Ulster BOCES
Thomas A Edison Career & Technical High School
WEMOCO Career and Education Center
Wildwood Educational Center

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Ulster Vo Tech Center

Quality Chapters

Aviation Career & Technical Education High School
HS for Construction Trades, Engr & Architecture
Kenton Career & Technical Center Erie 1 BOCES
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Rockland Career Education Center

NORTH CAROLINA

Model of Excellence Chapters

Catawba Valley Community College

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Midway High School
Nash Community College

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Richlands High School
Roanoke Rapids High School

Quality Chapters

Avery County High School
Bear Grass Charter School
Carrboro High School
Carteret Community College
Lee County High School
Rowan Cabarrus Community College - Salisbury 

OHIO

Model of Excellence Chapters

Buckeye Hills Career Center
Upper Valley Career Center

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Vanguard-Sentinel CTC-Sentinel Campus
Wayne County JVS

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Fairfield Career Center
Pickaway-Ross JVSD
Tri-County Career Center
Vanguard-Sentinel CTC-Vanguard Campus

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Springfield-Clark CTC
Trumbull Career & Technical Center

Quality Chapters

Apollo Career Center
Ashland County-West Holmes JVS
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center
Auburn Career Center
Bellefontaine High School
Belmont Career Center
Buckeye Career Center
Butler Tech School of the Arts
Butler Tech-Colerain High School
Butler Tech-D. Russel Lee CTC
Choffin Career and Technical Center
Clay High School
Collins Career Center
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center
Coshocton County Career Center
C-TEC High School
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Delaware Area Career Center, Automotive Refinishing Tech
Diamond Oaks Career Development Center
East Liverpool High School
Eastland Career Center-Groveport
EFCTS Gahanna
EHOVE Career Center
Fort Hayes Career Center
Four Cities Compact
Four County Career Center
Greene County Career Center
Hudson High School
Jefferson County JVS
Kettering-Fairmont High School
Knox County Career Center
Lake Shore Compact
Lancaster High School
Laurel Oaks Career & Tech Center
Lima Senior High School
Live Oaks JVS
Lorain County JVS
Madison Comp High School
Mahoning County Career & Technical Center
Mansfield Senior High School
Maple Heights High School
Massillon Washington High School
Mayfield High School
McKinley Senior High School
Medina County Career Center
Meigs High School
Miami Valley CTC
Mid-East Career & Technology Centers-Zanesville
Mid-East Career and Technology Centers -Buffalo
Millstream Career Center
New Albany High School
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center at Benjamin Logan HS
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center/Bellefontaine Campus
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center/Kenton Campus
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center/MECHS
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center/Riverside Campus
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center/Urbana South Campus
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
Parma City Schools District
Penta Career Center
Pickaway-Ross CTC/Chillicothe Campus (Dist. 4)
Pike County CTC
Pioneer Career & Technology Center
Piqua City Schools
Polaris Career Center
Portage Lakes JVS
R G Drage Career Educational Center
Sandusky High School
Scarlet Oaks CDC
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Southern Hills JVS, Graphic Comm
Southern Hills JVS, Carpentry
Southern Hills JVS, Criminal Justice
Southern Hills JVS, Auto Service Technology
South-Western Career Academy
Swiss Hills Career Center
Sylvania Northview High School
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Tri Star Career Compact
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Triway High School
U S Grant JVS
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy
Vantage Career Center
W E Stebbins High School
Waite High School
Warren County Career Center
Washington County JVS, Carpentry
Whitmer Career & Tech

OKLAHOMA

Model of Excellence Chapters

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Tulsa Tech High School Extension Programs, Exploratory Programs

Quality Chapters

Northeast Technology Center-Claremore
Tulsa Technology Center-Owasso Campus
Tulsa Technology Center-Riverside 

OREGON

Quality Chapters

Taft High School

PENNSYLVANIA

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Mon Valley CTC
North Montco Technical Career Center

Quality Chapters

Lenape Technical School

PUERTO RICO

Quality Chapters

Antonio Luchetti
Ocupacional y Tecnica de Yauco

RHODE ISLAND

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Providence Career & Technical Academy

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

Warwick Career Tech Center

SOUTH CAROLINA

Model of Excellence Chapters

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Anderson Institute Technology
Heyward Career Center 

TENNESSEE High School

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Lawrence County High School, Engineering Related Technology
Spring Hill High School

TENNESSEE College Postsecondary

Model of Excellence Chapters

Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Pulaski

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Motlow State Community College
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Chattanooga
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Hartsville

Quality Chapters

Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Shelbyville

TEXAS High School

Gold Chapters of Distinction

McMillan Jr. High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

College View High School
Seminole High School, Auto Service Technology

Bronze Chapters of Distinction

George Ranch High School
Gorman ISD
Magnolia High School
Townview Law Magnet
Wylie East High School

Quality Chapters

Blanson CTE High School
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Klein Collins High School
La Vernia High School
Lake Travis High School
New Caney High School

TEXAS College Postsecondary

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Temple College

UTAH

Quality Chapters

Dixie High School
Maple Mountain High School

VERMONT

Quality Chapters

North Country Career Center, Bldg. Trades & Renovations

VIRGINIA

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Pulaski County High School, Cosmetology

Quality Chapters

Academies of Loudoun
King George High School

WASHINGTON High School

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Oak Harbor High School
Pierce County Skills Center

WISCONSIN High School

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Dodgeland High School
Elkhorn Area High School
LakeView Technology Academy
Oshkosh North High School
Unity School District
Whitnall High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Oakfield High School

Quality Chapters

Colby High School
Joseph A. Craig High School
New Glarus High School
River Valley Senior High School
Watertown High School
Webster High School

WEST VIRGINIA

Model of Excellence Chapters

Putnam Career &Technical Center

Gold Chapters of Distinction

Brooke High School
Nicholas County Career and Technical Center

Quality Chapters

Cabell County Career Technology Center
Mercer County Tech Educational Center
Monongalia County Tech Center
Roane-Jackson Tech Center
South Branch Career & Technical Center
Wheeling Park High School

WYOMING

Model of Excellence Chapters

East High School

Silver Chapters of Distinction

Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Quality Chapter

Campbell County High School

Chapter Excellence 2.0 PowerPoint
What is CEP?

CEP recognizes achievement as it relates to the integration of the SkillsUSA Framework in chapter program of work activities. As a chapter’s yearly action plan, the program of work is at the heart of student learning and employability development. By using the Framework as a guide, chapters have a blueprint for creating relevant activities that encourage participation and foster an understanding of student learning attained during each activity. The Framework’s focus on intentional learning turns the program of work into more than just a planning tool. Using the Framework, the program of work becomes the vital conduit that links students to the application of personal, workplace and technical skills demanded by industry. The SkillsUSA trifecta for student success!

Within the personal, workplace and technical skills areas, there are specific Essential Elements tied to each. The Essential Elements are high-demand employability skills as defined by industry, and the benchmark for measuring student success during an activity. If students learn the Essential Element of responsibility during a personal component activity, the Framework requires that a chapter be specific regarding the how and why students learned responsibility. This conscientious approach gives added meaning to the valuable experience gained by students in the planning, organization and implementation of activities. Most importantly, this approach actualizes SkillsUSA’s mission to “empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens” on the chapter level.

Every chapter is encouraged to participate in CEP and there are three award levels to recognize program involvement. The first two levels are acknowledged by a chapter’s state association and the third level is recognized nationally. Each level is designed to give chapters a benchmark for success and future improvement, leading to stronger chapters and more prepared students. The more a chapter applies the Framework, the greater the chance for CEP honors.  

Why get involved in the CEP?

Implementing the CEP can result in benefits for members, teachers/chapter advisors and for the chapter, campus and community

For members:

  • Creates opportunities to apply Framework skills
  • Fosters personal and workplace skill development
  • Equips with valuable leadership skills and experiences
  • Improves chapter organization and efficiency
  • Develops teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Instills a sense of purpose and belonging
  • Promotes friendly competition in pursuit of excellence
  • Recognizes achievement
  • Provides experiences in completing an application

For teachers/chapter advisors:

  • Provides experiences to develop Framework skills
  • Empowers member’s leadership skill development
  • Reduces workload when members plan and lead chapter activities
  • Educates school administration and community members about SkillsUSA and chapter accomplishments
  • Increases member engagement
  • Increases positive exposure of SkillsUSA chapter
  • Strengthens the presence and support of SkillsUSA on campus and in community
  • Summarizes and documents chapter progress for the year
  • Brings state and national recognition to your program

For Chapter/Campus/Community:

  • Benefits the community by addressing community needs through Framework skills
  • Provides trained workforce allowing for sustainability of the community with Framework skills
  • Highlights Framework skill development for college and career readiness
  • Serves as baseline for chapter improvement in future years
  • Connects members to employers
  • Garners support of campus administration/faculty for SkillsUSA Chapter
  • Gains support of community for SkillsUSA Chapter
  • Illustrates relevance in accomplishing campus goals
  • Brings state and national recognition to your campus and community
What Must Our Chapter Do to Earn Level 1 Quality Chapter Award?

To earn Level 1 Quality Chapter Award, a chapter must:

  • Pay membership dues
  • Have all section advisors pay professional dues to SkillsUSA
  • Elect chapter officers
  • Conduct well planned, regularly scheduled chapter meetings
  • Complete a projected chapter budget (list of planned income and expenses for the year)
  • Complete a program of work (list of planned chapter activities for the year)
  • Conduct at least one activity within each of the three framework components
    • Personal Skills
    • Workplace Skills
    • Technical Skills
  • Complete the Level 1 Quality Chapter application
What Must Our Chapter Do to Earn Level 2 Chapter of Distinction?

To earn Level 2 Chapter of Distinction, a chapter must:

  • Conduct chapter officer training
  • Conduct a chapter recruitment activity (i.e. membership drive, middle school presentation)
  • Engage members in committees to conduct chapter activities
  • Prepare to participate in State Leadership and Skills Conference
  • Complete at least seven of the Chapter of Distinction indicators
    • 75% of eligible students are SkillsUSA members
    • Hold executive committee meetings with local chapter officers
    • Conduct an activity to engage business and industry partners
    • Students attend Fall Leadership Conference
    • Chapter members attend one activity above the chapter level excluding, Fall Leadership Conference
    • Present a report of chapter activities and accomplishments to the school board
    • Hold SkillsUSA local technical area Championships
    • Hold SkillsUSA local leadership/occupational area Championships
    • Celebrate SkillsUSA Week through chapter activities
    • Publish one of more articles in local media
    • Provide a social media or web presence for your local chapter
    • Have a candidate for state office
    • Conduct chapter awards program or banquet on the local level, in which all members may attend
    • Participate in the Career Essentials: Experiences
    • Plan to participate in SkillsUSA Signing Day
  • Complete and record three Chapter Activities
  • The CEP rubric offers specific information to help support a fair distribution of points.
    • Bronze Chapter of Distinction: 100 – 164 points
    • Silver Chapter of Distinction: 165- 239 points
    • Gold Chapter of Distinction: 240 – 300 points
What Must Our Chapter Do to Earn Level 3 Models of Excellence?

National Models of Excellence

The National Models of Excellence award is the highest honor a chapter can receive.

To earn Level 3 Models of Excellence, a chapter must:

  • Complete Level 1, Quality Award
  • Complete Level 2, Chapter of Distinction
  • Receive a Gold Chapter of Distinction award
  • Be submitted by the state director for consideration as a national Models of Excellence.  The number of submissions per state must not exceed 10 percent of all chapters in the state.  For example, if a state has 250 chapters, 25 Gold Chapter of Distinction winners would be eligible
  • For those chapters that are forwarded by the state director to the national office, a panel of judges will evaluate the Level 2 Chapter of Distinction activities based on the criteria of goals, plan of action, results, evaluation and framework
  • Level 3 Models of Excellence will be announced by April 15 so schools can prepare to attend the national conference. Eight schools will be awarded in each component of the framework (Personal, Workplace and Technical) for a total of 24 Level 3 Models of Excellence
  • Chapters will have members participate in business and industry partner interviews
  • At the conclusion of the Level 3 Models of Excellence presentations and interviews during the national conference, a single chapter in each component will be announced as the Model of Excellence
What do CEP award recipients receive?

Quality Chapter Award (Level 1)

  • Each chapter fulfilling the Quality Chapter Award (Level 1) will receive a certificate
  • Recognized at the state level

Chapter of Distinction Award (Level 2)

  • Each chapter will receive the Quality Chapter Award plus an opportunity to compete for gold, silver and bronze status
  • Silver and bronze winners will receive a certificate
  • Gold winners will receive:
    • A display banner
    • Advisor lapel pin
  • Invitation to attend the Chapter of Distinction mega prize reception at NLSC
  • Recognized at the state level

Models of Excellence Award (Level 3)

  • Each chapter will receive the Quality Chapter Award certificate, Gold Chapter of Distinction recognition items plus:
  • Large award banner
  • Award plaque
  • Invited to the Models of Excellence awards banquet during NLSC
  • Recognized during the NLSC Awards Ceremony
  • Recognition in promotional materials and best practices guide highlighting Models of Excellence award winners

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Sample Chapter Program Management Tool

Use the following text “Use this sample Chapter Activity to plan your Program of Work activities and ensure that the SkillsUSA Framework is embedded within each activity.

Download the sample Chapter Program Management Tool.

Template Chapter Program Management Tool

The blank application is available as a word document so that students can work on their project goals, action plan and evaluation prior to completing the online application. Spell check and ensure grammar is correct in the word document first, then copy and paste the contents into the online application.

Download a blank application.

Chapter of Distinction Rubric
Mini Lesson Plans
CEP Teacher's Guide
Sample Budget
Teacher Created Resources
SkillsUSA Framework Essential Element Self-Evaluation

Have each member complete the Essential Element self-evaluation to rate themselves in each of the Essential Elements.  This assessment will assist your chapter members in identifying their strengths and weaknesses allowing your chapter to create and plan the Program of Work with intentionality.

Take the Assessment

Click here to take the self-assessment. When completing the assessment include your Chapter ID number which can be found by clicking here. Assessment results will be emailed to the participant and advisor email address provided.

Receive Results

Advisors are able to receive an aggregated report of all chapter members for use in planning their chapter’s Program of Work and/or framework skill building lessons. To receive your chapter’s report, please contact SkillsUSA’s Customer Care Team at customercare@skillsusa.org.