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SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) serving middle school, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
Utilizing an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high-performance workers in public career and technical programs, SkillsUSA provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. These experiences build and reinforce self-confidence, a strong work ethic and effective communications skills.
SkillsUSA Podcast
- Cory James Speaks at the 2024 NLSC Opening SessionCory James is an Emmy-award-winning journalist in Washington, DC. He's also a proud SkillsUSA Alumni who was a gold medal winner in Video News Production as a SkillsUSA Georgia student. He went on to compete at nationals where he placed fourth. Currently, James co-anchors DC News Now weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. James […]
- Chris Gardner Speaks at the 2024 NLSC Opening SessionChris Gardner knows first hand the lasting impact one leader can have on an entire generation. He went from homelessness to a business icon. His story was even depicted in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. He spoke at the 2024 NLSC Opening Session.
- SkillsUSA: Dream Builders (Poem by Amena Brown)Poet Amena Brown recites her original work, SkillsUSA: Dream Builders. Recorded during the Opening Session of the 2024 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.
- 2023 NLSC Opening Session Keynote SpeakersThree SkillsUSA Alumni – Aaron Robles, Laila Mirza and Matt DiBara – were the featured keynote speakers at the Opening Ceremony for SkillsUSA's 2023 National Leadership and Skills Conference Opening Session.
- Social Media TipsBrooke Gatchell, SkillsUSA's Social Media Specialist joins us for a breakdown of social media and how a SkillsUSA chapter can use it to share news about their programs.
- The SkillsUSA AdvantageIn this episode, we share the findings from the SkillsUSA Advantage report — just released by the Student Research Foundation.