Competition
The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2011-12 year is:
SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Skilled and Motivated
The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests is how our slogan, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, relates to our national program of work in the area of Professional Development.
Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:
- How does participation in SkillsUSA increases student motivation for success?
- How do SkillsUSA’s Championships provide students an opportunity to showcase their technical and professional skills?
- How does involvement in SkillsUSA increase America’s competitive edge in the global economy?
- How does participation in SkillsUSA give students hope for their future?
- What activities in SkillsUSA assist students in mastering technical skills?
- How does SkillsUSA train a motivated workforce?
- How do SkillsUSA’s partnerships with business and industry ensure that students are prepared for tomorrow’s workplace?
- What opportunities does SkillsUSA provide to celebrate and honor student achievement?
- How does involvement in SkillsUSA keep students in school?
- How does involvement in SkillsUSA inspire students to continue life-long learning?
- How does participation in SkillsUSA assist students in finding their passion?
- How does participation in SkillsUSA motivate students to pursue their career dreams?
- What strategies does SkillsUSA use to promote student
success?
One of the best ways to learn is through competition. SkillsUSA capitalizes on individuals competitive drive and encourages the development of leadership and career skills through competition. In California, students must be successful at one of the six regional contests (January 28 & Febuary 4, 2012) in order to advance to the annual SkillsUSA California State Championships and Leadership Conference (April 12-15, 2012). Gold medal winners at the state level have the opportunity to advance to the National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Kansas City in June 26-29, 2012.