Mission: SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work.
SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually.
The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations.
More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA.
Symbolism of the SkillsUSA EmblemThe shield represents patriotism
The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life.
Montana State SkillsUSA is compromised of over 500 students from over 30 chapters including 2 post secondary chapters. The State Conference is held in Havre MT. Students who win their state competition will qualify for the National Conference in Louisville Kentucky.
Symbolism of the SkillsUSA EmblemThe shield represents patriotism
The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life. The gear represents the industrial society The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind. The torch represents knowledge The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual. |
The orbital circles represent technology
The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.
The hands represent the individual
The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.
Note: The emblem should not be used to represent the organization. Please use official SkillsUSA logos.
SkillsUSA ColorsThe 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 AttireWearing 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
The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.
The hands represent the individual
The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.
Note: The emblem should not be used to represent the organization. Please use official SkillsUSA logos.
SkillsUSA ColorsThe 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 AttireWearing 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