Complete the Essential Element self-evaluation to rate yourself in each of the Framework’s Essential Elements. This assessment will assist chapter members in identifying their strengths and weaknesses, allowing your chapter to create and plan the Program of Work with intentionality.
The heart of SkillsUSA’s success can be found in our thousands of local chapters across the nation. That’s why providing ways for chapters to stay strong and engaged throughout the year is so important. SkillsUSA’s Program of Work (PoW) is the road map for planning and implementing an annual calendar of chapter activities. When a SkillsUSA chapter aligns its yearly activities with the PoW, students receive rich experiences that empower them to become career ready.
The PoW features six categories that define areas of focus for a well-run chapter in the same way a well-run business may be divided into different divisions. Each division has specific responsibilities, but all contribute to the overall success of the business. Likewise, SkillsUSA chapters are encouraged to create separate committees for each of the six categories and then facilitate category-specific activities for the whole chapter. When a chapter provides rich experiences in all six categories of the PoW, it empowers students to become career ready. It also allows students the opportunity to practice and perform the Essential Elements of the SkillsUSA Framework and receive feedback to strengthen their skills.
SkillsUSA chapter meetings provide a platform for students to develop leadership skills, network with peers, and engage in meaningful community projects. These gatherings foster personal growth and professional development, preparing members for success in their future careers.
Learn more about Chapter Meetings.
SkillsUSA Week is celebrated in February each year in SkillsUSA chapters nationwide. The event offers state associations, advisors and student members the opportunity to promote SkillsUSA programs and activities at the local and state levels while highlighting the importance of the skilled trades. Learn more about SkillsUSA Week.
SkillsUSA is a student-led organization, and that shines through when chapters hold a SkillsUSA Recruitment Week. The week is designed to empower chapter leaders to recruit potential new members through a series of activities and events that promote SkillsUSA throughout their school. Learn more about SkillsUSA Recruitment Week.
In partnership with SkillsUSA, the Skilled Careers Coalition has just launched SKILLS JAM, the all-new, heart-pounding, episodic docuseries that follows several of our talented members as they prepare for and compete in the National Leadership & Skills Championship in Atlanta! Learn more about SKILLS JAM.