SkillsUSA Framework Overview
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SkillsUSA Framework Overview

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What does the SkillsUSA framework consist of?

Personal skills, workplace skills, technical skills grounded in academics

Which of the following are components inside personal skills? (Select all that apply)

  • Work ethic (correct)
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Integrity (correct)

    • Which of the following are components inside workplace skills? (Select all that apply)

  • Professional development
  • Job specific skills
  • Adaptability (correct)
  • Communication (correct)

    • Which of the following are components inside technical skills grounded in academics? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Computer &amp; technology literacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SkillsUSA pledge?

    <p>Upon my honor, I pledge to prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker who's service will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SkillsUSA Motto?

    <p>Preparing for leadership in the world of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many purposes are there in SkillsUSA?

    <p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SkillsUSA Creed?

    <p>I believe in the dignity of work, the American way of life, education, fair play, satisfaction achieved by good work, and high moral and spiritual standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the SkillsUSA Program of Work.

    <p>Professional Development, Public Relations, SkillsUSA Championships, Social Activities, Community Service, Employment, Ways and Means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members are on the board of directors of SkillsUSA?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the SkillsUSA colors?

    <p>Red, White, Blue and Gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the SkillsUSA colors represent?

    <p>Red &amp; White - The individual states and chapters; Blue - The common union of the states and chapters; Gold - Individual (the most important element of SkillsUSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the SkillsUSA emblem.

    <p>Shield - Patriotism; Gear - Industrial Society; Torch - Knowledge; Orbital Circles - Technology; Hands - Individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SkillsUSA mission statement?

    <p>SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is SkillsUSA Week?

    <p>The 2nd week of February</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four pillars of SkillsUSA?

    <p>Hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CEP?

    <p>Chapter Excellence Program - It's the best way to ensure you have a successful SkillsUSA Chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the complete guide to parliamentary procedure?

    <p>Roberts Rules of Order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying:

    <p>I move that</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Minutes are a record of?

    <p>Business transacted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To bring up an item of business, you must go through the steps of processing?

    <p>A main motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parliamentary procedures are followed when multiple questions can be discussed at a time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A listing of personalized meeting events written in a logical sequence is called?

    <p>Agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A listing of typical meeting events that help members know what to expect during a SkillsUSA meeting is?

    <p>Order of business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The suggested order of business for a typical meeting does not include old business.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to parliamentary procedure, decisions are made when a simple majority agrees.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A main motion must be seconded to indicate that only one person wishes to discuss or debate the motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first national organization for students in T&I education formed?

    <p>1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was VICA founded?

    <p>1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the VICA post secondary division approved?

    <p>1969</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the leadership handbook released?

    <p>1970</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the 1 millionth member inducted?

    <p>1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the national board of directors vote to change the name from VICA to SkillsUSA?

    <p>1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first middle school chapter of SkillsUSA formed?

    <p>2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    SkillsUSA Framework

    • Encompasses personal skills, workplace skills, and technical skills grounded in academics.

    Personal Skills Components

    • Integrity, work ethic, professionalism, responsibility, adaptability/flexibility, self-motivation.

    Workplace Skills Components

    • Includes communication, decision-making, teamwork, multicultural sensitivity & awareness, planning, organizing & management, and leadership.

    Technical Skills Components

    • Encompasses computer & technology literacy, job-specific skills, safety and health, service orientation, and professional development.

    SkillsUSA Pledge

    • A pledge to prepare oneself through study and practice, to pursue honorable service, and to uphold the values of SkillsUSA.

    SkillsUSA Motto

    • "Preparing for leadership in the world of work."

    Purposes of SkillsUSA

    • Consists of 11 distinct purposes.

    SkillsUSA Creed

    • Values include dignity of work, American way of life, importance of education, fair play, satisfaction through good work, and high moral standards.

    SkillsUSA Program of Work

    • Focuses on professional development, public relations, SkillsUSA Championships, social activities, community service, employment, and fundraising.

    Board of Directors

    • Composed of 17 members.

    SkillsUSA Colors

    • Red, White, Blue, and Gold represent different aspects of the organization.

    Color Representation

    • Red & White signify individual states and chapters; Blue represents common union; Gold symbolizes the individual, the core of SkillsUSA.

    SkillsUSA Emblem

    • Features a shield (patriotism), gear (industrial society), torch (knowledge), orbital circles (technology), and hands (individual).

    SkillsUSA Mission Statement

    • Aims to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens.

    SkillsUSA Week

    • Celebrated in the 2nd week of February.

    Four Pillars of SkillsUSA

    • Hope, compassion, trust, and stability.

    Chapter Excellence Program (CEP)

    • Designed to ensure the success of SkillsUSA Chapters.

    Parliamentary Procedure Guide

    • Governed by Roberts Rules of Order.

    Making a Motion

    • Begin a motion by stating, "I move that..."

    Meeting Minutes

    • Serve as a record of business transacted.

    Business Item Processing

    • Involves a main motion to bring up new business.

    Parliamentary Procedures

    • Ensure only one question is discussed at a time.

    Agenda

    • A personalized listing of meeting events structured logically.

    Order of Business

    • A typical sequence of events for SkillsUSA meetings.

    Order of Business Exclusion

    • Suggests that "Old business" is not included in the suggested order of business.

    Decision-Making in Parliamentary Procedure

    • Achieved when the majority agrees.

    Main Motion Requirement

    • Must be seconded to indicate interest in discussion.

    Historical Milestones

    • First national organization for students in T&I education formed in 1920.
    • VICA founded in 1965; Post-secondary division approved in 1969.
    • Leadership handbook released in 1970; Inducted its 1 millionth member in 1975.
    • Board voted to change from VICA to SkillsUSA in 1999; First middle school chapter formed in 2014.

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