What is SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization whose members include students, teachers, and industry.
Why is SkillsUSA such a vital part of a career technical education?
As a key component of a career technical education, SkillsUSA provides experience in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It emphasizes in its members the importance of high ethical standards, superior work skills,lifelong education, and pride.
Approximately, how many members does SkillsUSA have nation-wide?
Currently, SkillsUSA has approximately 300,000 members.
South Tech SkillsUSA facts of distinction:
Membership for the 2008-2009 School Year: Approximately 600
Numbers of 100% Shop Membership: 18
Students of Leadership: 3 East District Officers and 3 Missouri SkillsUSA State Officers
Official SkillsUSA Website: http://www.skillsusa.org
South Tech SkillsUSA National Competitors---Kansas City, MO---2008
Julie Boren—Cosmetology
Michelle Eckstein---Promotional Bulletin Board
Joy Ming—Criminal Justice
Mike Teiber—Precision Machining Technology
Mike Flynn—Welding
Dan Wehner—Internetworking
****Sanel Smajlovic—Electronics Technology/Bronze Medal Winner
Upcoming SkillsUSA Dates for 2009-2010
Aug. 28 - Skills Membership Day
Oct. 1-3 - Missouri Skills USA Leadership Conference
Oct. 28 - Halloween Party
Oct. 28-31 - Mid America Leadership Conference
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Luncheon
Nov. 16-20 - Food Drive
Jan. 25 - Skills USA Technical Information Test
Feb. 19 - Skills USA East District Championships (Lewis & Clark)
March 25-27 - Missouri Skills USA State Championships
April 15 - Skills USA Field Trip Incredible Pizza












