SkillsUSA Benefits

Students

• Teaching teamwork and leadership

• Reinforcing employability skills

• Offering a state and national contest program

• Providing ways to serve the local community

• Offering $1 million in scholarships annually

• Helping students meet potential employers

Teachers

• Enhancing curriculum

• Real-world engagement

• Technical performance gauge

• Providing avenues for local industry support

• Showcase training programs

• Gaining greater administrator support

• Providing opportunities to network

Schools

• Provide teachers with support, professional development and recognition.

• Gain community support for their school and programs.

• Build positive, professional connections.

• Measure school/program success against state and national standards.

• Help students build transferable skills.

• Provide credentialing opportunities for students and teachers.

• Keep students in school and highly engaged, resulting in fewer disciplinary issues. 

• Meet Perkins V and ESSA requirements.

Industry

• Ensuring that programs meet industry needs

• Providing opportunities for employment

• Helping to promote specific industries

• Participating in advisory boards

• Shrinking the Skills Gap

• Brand Loyalty