Mission
SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high performance
workers enrolled in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education
experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development.
It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills.
It emphasizes total quality at work—high ethical standards, superior work skills,
life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding
of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service.
Partners
Currently, 17,000 teachers and school administrators serve as professional SkillsUSA
members and instructors. More than 1,100 business, industry and labor sponsors actively
support SkillsUSA at the national level through financial aid, in-kind contributions,
and involvement of their people in SkillsUSA activities. Many more work directly with
state associations and local chapters.
Programs
SkillsUSA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students
demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. At the annual national-level SkillsUSA
Championships, more than 5,400 students compete in 91 occupational and leadership
skill areas.
Membership
More than 300,000 students and instructors join SkillsUSA annually, organized into
more than 17,000 sections and 54 state and territorial associations. SkillsUSA has
served more than 9.9 million members since its founding.