About SkillsUSA CA

Philosophy

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student excel.

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

SkillsUSA Theme
The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2007-08 year is:

"SkillsUSA: Champions at Work."

This is the theme for the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests.

SkillsUSA Motto
Preparing for leadership in the world of work.

SkillsUSA Pledge
Upon my honor, I pledge:

To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers.
To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service.
To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself.
And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.

SkillsUSA Creed

I believe in the dignity of work
I believe in the American way of life
I believe in education
I believe in fair play
I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work
I believe in high moral and spiritual standards

SkillsUSA Emblem

The shield represents patriotism
The gear represents the industrial society
The torch represents knowledge
The orbital circles represent technology
The hands represent the individual

SkillsUSA Colors
The colors red, white, blue and gold represent the national SkillsUSA organization.

Red and white represent the individual states and chapters.
Blue represents the common union of the states and of the chapters.
Gold represents the individual, the most important element of the organization.

SkillsUSA Official Attire
Wearing the official SkillsUSA attire adds a sense of unity and identification to meetings and activities. Members are encouraged to strictly follow the guidelines for official attire during ceremonies, visits with dignitaries, officer campaigns and similar occasions. For a diagram and detailed information, see the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook or ASK: Advisor's Success Kit.

Official Attire for women:

Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker or sweater
White collarless or small-collared blouse or white turtleneck (collar must not extend over the blazer lapel or the sweater or windbreaker)
Black dress skirt (knee-length) or black dress slacks
Black shoes

Official attire for men:

Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker or sweater
White dress shirt
Plain solid black tie
Black dress slacks
Black dress shoes

To order official clothing and work uniforms for competition, go to the SkillsUSA Supply Service.

For more details on all of the above, click here!

SkillsUSA History

For our history, click the Red Button!