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Customer Care Team

Contact the SkillsUSA Customer Care Team! Team members are ready to answer your questions on how to start a new chapter, engage chapter members and strengthen an existing chapter — you name it, they are ready to tackle it! Agents are on call on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET), and Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ET).

Connect to Your State Association

SkillsUSA state association directors are responsible for overseeing all school chapters within their state or territory. They ensure that the SkillsUSA program is being implemented effectively, providing students with the necessary skills and training to succeed in their chosen career fields. They empower students and educators to excel through hands-on skill competitions, leadership opportunities and professional development.

Association directors also plan and execute exciting state conferences and special events, providing a platform for students to showcase their skills and talents while connecting them with industry leaders and potential employers. They are instrumental in shaping the future of career and technical education in their state or territory, and their role is vital in the success of the SkillsUSA program nationwide.

SkillsUSA Resource Store

The SkillsUSA Resource Store offers everything a SkillsUSA instructor needs for chapter management, member development and career and technical education (CTE) classroom engagement. Resources include a variety of student engagement books, competition coaching guides, the SkillsUSA Career Essentials suite, SkillsUSA Framework tools, posters and so much more.

Below is a quick glance at five educational resources available on the SkillsUSA Resource Store: 

  1. SkillsUSA Framework Resources – The simple and practical strategies for classroom management and instructional practices included in this resource are designed to help instructors be very purposeful in capturing opportunities to reinforce all of the Essential Element skills of the SkillsUSA Framework. ($24.95) 
  2. Jumpstart-Ice Breakers and Mixers – Educators have compiled 41 activities from many years of youth leadership development to create this quick reference guide that allows presenters to quickly identify activities ideal for small or large groups, with varying degrees of physical activity, and many require little to no materials. ($9.95) 
  3. Leveraging Your Leadership with Effective Chapter Meetings – Student Booklet – The student booklet covers why meetings are important, successful meeting basics, ways to enhance meetings and tips for holding large meetings. ($5.95) 
  4. SkillsUSA Member Handbook – The SkillsUSA Member Handbook is the official guide to help members run and participate in successful chapters. Provide one to chapter officers and committee leaders. (Revised, 26th printing, formerly the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook). ($6) 
  5. Thumball – Looking for a fun and engaging way to get your students physically involved in discovering the SkillsUSA Framework? Look no further, the SkillsUSA Framework Thumball provides hours of fun and learning and can be used year after year to engage members. ($24.95) 

The SkillsUSA Resource Store provides a streamlined process for purchasing educational resources. For a complete review of the educational resources available for purchase, please view the Educational Resource Catalog.