Introduction
Welcome to SkillsUSA--Arizona . Level 1 Programs (Technology Division) has been designed to provide leadership and competition opportunities for students and instructors in middle schools and junior high schools. (Students and teachers in high school settings in Level 1 programs would also qualify for membership in the Technology Division).

Purpose
The Technology Division of SkillsUSA--Arizona has been established to meet the needs of middle school and junior high school students and teachers interested in active participation in a career and technical student organization focusing on Career and Technical Education.   

Goals

1. An introduction to SkillsUSA for middle/junior high school students
2. Leadership Development
3. Career Exploration

Membership
Membership in the Technology Division of SkillsUSA--Arizona is by school chapters.  A teacher at each campus would request membership for the school year and all students registered in that teacher’s program(s) would become members for the one-year fee of $25.00.  Four additional teachers at each site can be listed on the school’s annual membership. This fee is renewable each year. The membership form is located here and also in the Forms section of this publication. The membership year is September 1^st to August 31^st.

Technology Division – Level 1 Programs
The Technology Division (Level 1 Programs) was created to serve the needs of our younger members. Membership is only valid in the State of Arizona. SkillsUSA--Arizona’s Level 1 Programs are aligned with the State of Arizona’s Career and Technical Education programs.

Level 1, which is designed for grades 7 and 8 is the exploratory level. It represents a core of academic and technical competencies that support all occupations and career exploration for all interest areas. These competencies may also be taught at the high school level.  –The Handbook, Secondary Career and Technical Education Resource Handbook, Revised April 2003, Arizona Department of Education
 

SkillsUSA-Arizona Championships
Our annual skill and leadership conference is the showcase event for the school year. Member-contestants, Advisors, School Administrators and Businesspeople from around the state travel to Phoenix for this event. Our attendance includes 1450 high school, middle/junior high, and post-secondary member-contestants, 250 teachers and school administrators and over 400 businesspeople. The SkillsUSA-Arizona Championships will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center. Our space requirements exceed 150,000 square feet. This is a big event!!

Getting Your Students Excited
If you have attended the annual state conference, SkillsUSA-Arizona Championships, this should be an easier task. However, we are committed to assisting you and your students in any way possible. If you would like to have someone from our office visit your class and get your students “fired-up” about SkillsUSA, contact us directly. We are also available to help in planning for the state conference or to explain the contests in more detail. Phone (602) 542-5565 or e-mail our office at info@azskillsusa.org.

Technology Division Board Member
Randy Jarvis, Technology Division (Level 1) Board Member is available to visit your class. He can be reached at Powell Junior High School via email mrjarvis@mpsaz.org or through our office.