SkillsUSA California Membership

No matter who you are, no matter where you’re from, you’ve got what it takes to be a SkillsUSA champion. Join us, because there’s never been a better time to be skilled.

Quick Facts

Digital Membership Kit

Who Can Join?

SkillsUSA is open to students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) class, CTE Program teachers, Administrators, and Professionals.

Total Participation Plan

TPP is the affiliation plan that SkillsUSA California uses for Secondary Chapters (Middle School and High School). This plan aligns with Perkins and CTEIG funding, meaning ALL students in a class section must be registered members of the Chapter to be eligible for use of this funding. Integrating SkillsUSA (CTSO) in the classroom ensures ALL students have access to the benefits of membership.

Affiliation Fees

Secondary Chapters:

(Middle School & High School - TPP)

- Students: $10 each

- Advisors: $40 each (minimum of 1 per program)

- Administrators/Professionals: $40 each

Post-Secondary Chapters:

(College Level - not TPP)

- Students: $40 each (minimum of 7 required)

- Advisors: $40 each

- Administrators/Professionals: $40 each

How Do I Join?

Invoicing

Membership Fees: Secondary SkillsUSA California is billed by the state association in 2 rounds. Once in December and once in March of each school year.

Events: Invoices for events are billed following the close of registration for each event.

Terms: Due on Receipt

Contact admin@skillsusaca.org for more information.

Deadlines

You can register as a member anytime during the school year; however, if your chapter would like to attend events or compete in the conferences, the participants in the events/conferences will need to become a member before the Regional Conference Registration Closing Date. Check the Calendar.

Sample Quote

TPP High School Affiliation: 300 Students - 4 Advisors
$10 per student + $40 per advisor (teacher) = Total Participation Affiliation Fee (300 X $10) + (4 X $40) = $3,160 TPP Affiliation Fee

This includes membership benefits and access to the Career Essentials Suite (Experiences & Assessments) for all students and advisors (teachers) - or - other learning material (SkillsUSA Framework Certification).

Benefits of Membership

* California Only

Students

Middle, High School, Post Secondary

A chance to learn and practice professional and leadership skills in chapter activities
Opportunities to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships at the local, state, or national levels
*Career Essentials Curriculum - MS/HS Only
Access to career resources and contact with industry
Opportunities for scholarships, awards, and honors
Meet and network with other students across the State and Nation
Job contacts and networking opportunities
Recognition from peers, teachers, and leaders within the community
SkillsUSA Magazine Subscription
Speaker Series

Professionals

Administrators & Industry

Supporting Students and Teachers
Improving and Developing the Workforce
Connection to potential employees
Participation in contest development
Sponsorship Opportunities
Speaker Opportunities
Contest Development
Board & Committee Opportunities

Advisors

CTE Teachers

Becoming a professional member of SkillsUSA is one of the best ways to demonstrate to your students the importance of the organization and the opportunities that membership will provide.
As a professional member, you will receive online access to the following:
Framework Integration Toolkit
Program of Work Toolkit
Jump Into STEM!
*Career Essentials Curriculum - MS/HS Only
SkillsUSA Championships Toolkit – includes the Technical Standards (Competition Guidelines)
The latest SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards
Free educational resource item for early registration
SkillsUSA Magazine Subscription
Scholarship Opportunities for Students
Speakers Series