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Core Message
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working
together to ensure America has a skilled work force. We help each student
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"In this program I can learn
leadership skills and training
that I will need for my
future career...in becoming
a fire fighter or owning
and operating a construction
business. Taking an important
role in SkillsUSA will help me
achieve my goals, and share
an experience of a lifetime."
Chase Fogelson
2005-06
State Parliamentarian
Flagstaff High School |
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Mission
SkillsUSA is an applied method of
instruction for preparing America's high performance workers 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. |
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Vision
SkillsUSA--Arizona is recognized as the standard for student professional
organizations in the state of Arizona. Every advisor is trained to deliver
high quality technical, employability and academic skills and every eligible
student is involved. SkillsUSA and CTE are recognized as the driving forces
in high school reform.
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Theme (2007-08) |
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"Champions at
Work: Preparing for the 21st Century." |
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Values
The
SkillsUSA mission is built upon – and its success depends on – the
commitment of our members and partners to the following values.
▪ Respect
▪ Integrity
▪ Pride
▪ Quality
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Responsibility
▪ Relevancy
▪ Work Ethic
▪ Customer Service |
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Pledge
Upon my honor, I pledge:
- To prepare myself by diligent study and
ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as
honorable by my employer and fellow workers.
- To base my expectations of reward upon the
solid foundation of service.
- To honor and respect my vocation in such a
way as to bring repute to myself.
- And further, to spare no effort in
upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.
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"I have been a member
for three years. SkillsUSA has
taught me the value and reward
of leadership and communication.
My goals for the year and this
position are to spread
the name and mission
of SkillsUSA."
Francisco Lopez
2005-06 State Officer
Chandler High School
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What is a CTSO?
CTSO stands for career and technical student organization. CTSOs serve
career and technical education students throughout the United States. The
following are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:
▪ SkillsUSA
▪ FCCLA
▪ DECA
▪ FBLA
▪ HOSA
▪ National Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (National PAS
Organization)
▪ National Young Farmer Educational Association (NYFEA)
▪ Technology Student Association (TSA)
After completion of their career training, graduates enter a highly
competitive labor market. Success will be enjoyed most by those who possess
the competitive edge that participation in a CTSO provides.
When implemented properly, a CTSO can be a positive force for:
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increasing program
enrollments; |
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gaining maximum program
visibility; |
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involving employers; |
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securing commitment of vital
support groups; |
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motivating career and
technical students and instructors to higher
levels of personal and group performance; |
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recognizing excellence; and |
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providing the means by which
personal and career goals become
realities for career and technical students. |
By providing a leadership lab (chapter) in
which students can develop,
practice and refine skills that distinguish them from others in the
work force, the career and technical classroom and curriculum can be
energized. The mission of career and technical education and career and
technical student organizations is to provide students with the very best
preparation available to enhance their job performance and competitiveness
in their chosen profession. Students who are not “leadership ready” may not
be as valuable in tomorrow’s work force. By fully integrating the career and
technical student organization into the classroom and curriculum, career and
technical programs are able to provide students with the edge needed to be
adaptable, innovative and competitive in the work force. |
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Policy of the United States
Department of Education
For Vocational Education Student Organizations
The United States Department of Education maintains a close relationship
with ten career and technical student organizations and welcomes their
cooperation and support in strengthening programs of career and technical
education. Recognizing that the past performance and future potential of
these ten organizations are compatible with the overall purposes and
objectives of education today, the United States Department of Education
strongly endorses their objectives and seeks to involve their thinking in
the improvement of career and technical education. In view of this, these
policies represent the position of the United States Department of
Education:
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The United States
Department of Education recognizes the educational programs and
philosophies embraced by the following career and technical student
organizations as being an integral part of career and technical
education instructional programs:
▪ Business Professionals of America
▪ DECA
▪ Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
▪ Future Business Leaders of America—Phi Beta Lamda
▪ National FFA Organization
▪ Health Occupations Students of America
▪ National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization
▪ National Young Farmer Educational Association
▪ SkillsUSA
▪ Technology Student Association |
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The United States
Department of Education recognizes the concept of total student
development as being necessary for all career and technical education
students to assume successful roles in society and to enter the labor
market. |
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The United States
Department of Education will facilitate technical and supportive
services to assist career and technical student organizations through
State agencies in their efforts to improve the quality and relevance of
instruction, develop student leadership, enhance citizenship
responsibilities, overcome sex and race discrimination and stereotyping,
and serve students of special populations. |
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The United States
Department of Education recognizes the responsibility for career and
technical instructional programs and related activities, including
career and technical student organizations, rests with the State and
local education agencies. |
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The United States
Department of Education approves of Federal and State grant funds for
vocational technical education to be used by the States to give
leadership and support to these career and technical
student organizations and activities directly related to established
career and technical education instructional programs at all levels
under provisions of approved State plans for career and technical
education. |
Efforts on the part of state and local
education agencies to recognize and encourage the growth and development of
these career and technical student organizations are highly important and
deserve the support of all leaders in American Education. |
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