Skills Knowledge Flashcards
(22 cards)
What year was skillsUSA founded
1965
What year did the organization change from VICA to SkillsUSA
2002
What did VICA stand for
Vocational industrial clubs of America
Name three of the states that founded VICA
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
How many districts and regions are there in skillsUSA Texas
13 districts 3 regions
Where is the national skills and leadership conference
Louisville, Kentucky
What do the colors of SkillsUSA represent
Red and white- the individual states and chapters
Blue- the common union of the states and chapters
Gold- the individual
6 points of the SkillsUSA creed
I believe in... The dignity of work Fair play High moral and spiritual standards Education American way of life Satisfaction is achieved by good work
What is the SkillsUSA motto
Preparing for leadership in the world of work
What do the parts of the SkillsUSA emblem represent
Shield- patriotism Torch- knowledge Hands- the individual Orbital circles- technology Gears- industrial society
Proper official attire for males and females
Males- SkillsUSA red blazer, windbreaker ect., white dress shirt, solid black tie, black dress slacks, plain black socks, and black dress shoes
Females- SkillsUSA red blaze, windbreaker ect., white collarless shirt, black dress skirt or slacks, black sheer or skin tone hose, black shoes
Name the different types of motions and examples
Main motion- to make a decision
Incidental motion- voting
Subsidiary motion- to amend
Privileged motion- example to make a motion to go to a recess
SkillsUSA pledge
Upon my honor I pledge to prepare myself through 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 efforts in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA 2015 theme is
SkillsUSA champions at work connecting you to career success
Name 6 of the SkillsUSA purposes
- To foster a deep respect for the dignity of work
- to assist students in establishing realistic occupational goal
- to help students attain a purposeful life
- to create enthusiasm for learning
- to promote high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship and safety
- to develop patriotism through a knowledge of our nations heritage and the practice of democracy
Executive director of SkillsUSA Texas
Janet Conner
Describe student2student program
Allows for high school students to serve as mentors for younger students in middle or elementary school. This allows younger students to consider carrier options before going to high school. Through this program mentors give presentations of their program or career area.
Name 5 of the SkillsUSA goals
- creation of programs that will motivate members in their training and chapter activities
- expand competitive activities
- improved public relations and civic/ community involvement
- continued growth of membership in high school and college
- additional print and electronic resources for members and chapters
Current Texas governor
Greg Abbott
Proper pen placement
Name badge- centered at the widest part of your right lapel
Conference pin- centered half inch below name
Officer pins- centered on the left lapel and top of pin aligns with widest part
Statesmen and PDP- side by side (statesmen on right)centered 1/4 in above the emblem pocket
Program of work goals and described
Professional development- prepare each member for entry of the workforce
Community service- instill a lifetime commitment to community service
Employment- to increase student awareness of quality job practices
Ways and means- allow members to carry out chapter projects
SkillsUSA champions- to offer student the chance to compete and be recognized
Public relations- to make general public aware of the good work members are doing to better themselves and the community
Social activities- allows student to get to know each other through a new settings
Name and describe different types of SkillsUSA membership
Active - students at high school or college level in a CTE class
Professional- participate in professional development of members such as an adviser or teacher
Direct- college students in a CTE class but do not have a chapter to serve them
Alumni- former active member no longer in a CTE class but has been appointed by board of directors to be an alumni member
Honorary life- have made a significant contribution to the development of SkillsUSA and the CTE areas
