SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health- and technology-related fields. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

SkillsUSA prepares America's high performance workers. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and the pride and dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and the involvment in community service activities.

SkillsUSA programsinclude local, state, and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. During the annual national-level SkillUSA Championship, more that 4,500 students compete in 77 occupational and leadership skill areas. SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for job-skill training in the classroom.

For more information, please visit the National SkillsUSA site and the Colorado SkillsUSA site.