This is the information for the kids in Quiz Bowl

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This is the information for the kids in Quiz Bowl

• Who want to know stuff.
• And be kool
• And smart
• And all that jazz.

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Purposes of Skills USA

• Unite in a common bond all students enrolled in
  trade and industrial, technical, technology, and
  health occupations education.
• Develop leadership abilities through
  participation in educational, vocational, civic,
  recreational and social activities.
• Foster a deep respect for the dignity of work.
• Assist students in establishing realistic
  vocational goals.
• Help students attain a purposeful life.
• Create enthusiasm for learning.
• Promote high standards.
• Develop teamwork amongst students.
• Create sincere interests.
• Develop patriotism through knowledge of nation.

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Motto

• Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work

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SkillsUSA Pledge-yo

• 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

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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

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Symbolism of the 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

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Colors

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

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Official Attire

• Sense of unity and id.
• Enthusiasm
• Members are encouraged to follow guidelines for
  official attire during ceremonies, visits with
  dignitaries, officer campaigns and similar
  occasions.

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Women

• Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker or sweater
• White collarless or small-collared blouse or
  white turtleneck, collar not to extend over the
  blazer lapel or the sweater or windbreaker.
• Black dress skirt (knee length) or black dress
  slacks
• Black sheer (not opaque) or skin-tone seamless
  hose
• Black shoes

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Men

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

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National Program of Work

• Sets pace for SkillsUSA-VICA nationwide.
• All programs are in some way related to seven
  major goals...

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1. Professional development

• Prepare members for entry into the work force and
  provide a foundation for success in a career.

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2. Community service

• Promote and improve good will and understanding
  among all segments of the community through
  services donated by SkillsUSA chapters.

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3. Employment

• Increase student awareness of quality job
  practices and attitudes, and to increase the
  opportunities for employer contact and eventual
  employment.

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4. Ways and means

• To plan and participate in fund-raising
  activities to allow all members to carry out the
  chapters projects.

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5. SkillsUSA Championships

• Offer students the opportunity to demonstrate
  their skills and be recognized for them through
  competitive in occupational areas and leadership.

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6. Public relations

• Make the general public aware of the good work
  that students in career and technical education
  are doing to better themselves and their
  community, state, nation, and world.

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7. Social activities

• Increase cooperation in the school and community
  through activities that allow SkillsUSA-VICA
  members to get to know each other in something
  other than a business or classroom setting.

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Professional Development Program (PDP)

• Teaches skills that help SkillsUSA members make a
  smooth transition from school to work. It is
  based on skills determined by business and
  industry to be important to success on the job.