The New SkillsUSA Member Handbook is Now Available!
SkillsUSA is excited to announce the release of the revised, 26th printing of the SkillsUSA Member Handbook (formerly known as the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook). This handbook is the official guide to help members run successful local chapters. The newly revised edition includes tools to helps students intentionally weave the SkillsUSA Framework into their chapter’s annual Program of Work. Rich color photographs, real-member stories, and personal reflection pages combine to offer a living guide we hope active members will want to keep for years to come! The SkillsUSA Member Handbook can be orered online ($6.00 per copy) at: https://www.skillsusastore.net/skillsusa-leadersip-handbook.html.
SKU#: BK090
SkillsUSA is excited to announce the release of the revised, 26th printing of the SkillsUSA Member Handbook (formerly known as the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook). This handbook is the official guide to help members run successful local chapters. The newly revised edition includes tools to helps students intentionally weave the SkillsUSA Framework into their chapter’s annual Program of Work. Rich color photographs, real-member stories, and personal reflection pages combine to offer a living guide we hope active members will want to keep for years to come! The SkillsUSA Member Handbook can be orered online ($6.00 per copy) at: https://www.skillsusastore.net/skillsusa-leadersip-handbook.html.
SKU#: BK090
Join Today — SkillsUSA Membership Before March 1
The SkillsUSA national membership deadline is March 1 each year, but many state deadlines fall earlier. Please ensure membership dues are current for all chapter members in order for them to be able to fully participate in all SkillsUSA programs and activities. Visit www.skillsusa-register.org to register yourself and student members. If you need assistance, please contact our Customer Care Team at 844-875-4557 or customercare@skillsusa.org.
You can download state dues and deadlines here.
The SkillsUSA national membership deadline is March 1 each year, but many state deadlines fall earlier. Please ensure membership dues are current for all chapter members in order for them to be able to fully participate in all SkillsUSA programs and activities. Visit www.skillsusa-register.org to register yourself and student members. If you need assistance, please contact our Customer Care Team at 844-875-4557 or customercare@skillsusa.org.
You can download state dues and deadlines here.
Volunteers Earn Recognition Through The President’s Volunteer Service Award
During national conference, SkillsUSA will recognize eligible individuals or chapters with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). This presidential honor recognizes the valuable contributions of volunteers across the country who are answering a call to serve others through their current activities or lifetime efforts.
This program allows SkillsUSA advisors, students and registered alumni to earn recognition for their community service and volunteer activities. To qualify, SkillsUSA members, advisors or alumni must submit a record of service hours. With SkillsUSA’s focus on service, many advisors and students have already met the requirements to receive the award.
For details on qualifying hours and requirements,
visit: www.skillsusa.org/membership-resources/awards/presidents-volunteer-service-award/.
Applications must be received by April 1 for recognition at the 2021 NLSC.
During national conference, SkillsUSA will recognize eligible individuals or chapters with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). This presidential honor recognizes the valuable contributions of volunteers across the country who are answering a call to serve others through their current activities or lifetime efforts.
This program allows SkillsUSA advisors, students and registered alumni to earn recognition for their community service and volunteer activities. To qualify, SkillsUSA members, advisors or alumni must submit a record of service hours. With SkillsUSA’s focus on service, many advisors and students have already met the requirements to receive the award.
For details on qualifying hours and requirements,
visit: www.skillsusa.org/membership-resources/awards/presidents-volunteer-service-award/.
Applications must be received by April 1 for recognition at the 2021 NLSC.
CareerSafe Sponsoring the Annual National Youth Safety Video Contest
CareerSafe is sponsoring the annual National Youth Safety Video Contest, challenging students to create a two-minute video demonstrating safety in the workplace. The winning students will receive a SkillsUSA prize pack as well as a scholarship up to $2,500, and the winning school will receive a prize up to $5,000. All submissions must be sent to CareerSafe by March 1. For details visit the CareerSafe
website at: www.careersafeonline.com/scholarships/video-contest.
CareerSafe is sponsoring the annual National Youth Safety Video Contest, challenging students to create a two-minute video demonstrating safety in the workplace. The winning students will receive a SkillsUSA prize pack as well as a scholarship up to $2,500, and the winning school will receive a prize up to $5,000. All submissions must be sent to CareerSafe by March 1. For details visit the CareerSafe
website at: www.careersafeonline.com/scholarships/video-contest.
“SkillsUSA Champions” Digital Hub Story of the Week
The only thing more overwhelming than Edwin Maxcy’s story of pain and loss was the strength of his resolve to succeed in spite of it. SkillsUSA membership played a huge role in creating that reservoir of resolve and resiliency for Maxcy. Read his inspiring story and share it with your students here. You’ll find many other success stories about SkillsUSA members and local chapters across the country on the digital hub, which can be accessed at skillsusachampions.org. And don’t forget, you can always submit your own story ideas through the “Share News and Stories” link at the top of the web page.