Why is it important for an advisor to register as a professional member of SkillsUSA? It's one of the best ways to demonstrate to students the importance of the organization and the opportunities that membership will provide for career and technical education in South Dakota.
The official competition guide for the SkillsUSA Championships contains rules for all national competitive events, including an overview, lists of technical skills and knowledge required, clothing requirements, eligibility and equipment lists. Because of the constant need for updates, the latest contest updates and official scorecards are posted online.
Find out moreCurriculum including middle-school and elementary-school STEM career exploration activities that can be taught by high-school and college/post-secondary members. A great way to expose students to STEM careers and recruit for career and technical education programs as well as SkillsUSA.
A complete curriculum of 29 SkillsUSA lesson plans that support the SkillsUSA Framework and prepare students for workplace success. Career Essentials: Foundations is the first building block in the suite of products offered through SkillsUSA Career Essentials.
SkillsUSA has partnered with Pathful to give chapters a complete career readiness platform — virtual career exploration, industry professional connections, work-based learning experiences and employability skill building that pair directly with the SkillsUSA Framework. Advisors can use Pathful to bring real employers into the classroom and document student career-readiness growth.
Explore SkillsUSA PathfulSkillsUSA professional members receive all of these materials when they submit membership along with a valid email address. The SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards and other materials are provided through a digital delivery system.
National dues for professional members are $20 plus state dues, which vary. The complete listing of state dues and deadlines is available online or in the mailed membership kits.
See South Dakota SkillsUSA membership duesIf you need assistance with SkillsUSA membership or registration, the National Customer Care team can help — starting a new chapter, ways to engage chapter members, strategies to strengthen an existing chapter, and technical issues.
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