FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national student organization serving students enrolled in career and technical education training programs at our nation’s public high schools and colleges  
What states participate in SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA has approximately 15,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations.
How does SkillsUSA benefit me? (As a student)
SkillsUSA benefits students by: See more information here: https://www.skillsusa.org/join/why-join-skillsusa
How does SkillsUSA benefit me? (As an Advisor)
As a CTE instructor and SkillsUSA advisor, you’re a crucial link between students and career readiness. The SkillsUSA Framework communicates our definition of the career-ready individual. Within it, 17 Essential Elements are divided among three components: personal skills, workplace skills, and technical skills grounded in academics. To help teachers infuse SkillsUSA Framework skills in all students, professional members receive the following resources as part of their paid membership:
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Framework Integration Toolkit
The Framework Integration Toolkit has everything you need to ensure career readiness for students, including videos, Framework Foundation lesson plans, experiential activities and more.

Program of Work Toolkit
The Program of Work Toolkit includes the 'Program of Work Launch Activity Guides', videos and resources to help you implement effective activities.

Jump Into STEM!
A chapter curriculum for members to mentor and engage elementary and middle school students in STEM learning while creating an opportunity for future recruitment. The program highlights engaging, hands-on learning provided by current SkillsUSA members for younger students.

SkillsUSA Championships Toolkit
The official rules and regulations for each of the competitions that are part of the championships. 

E-Courses
Contains SkillsUSA Framework Certification, CTE Knowledge Certification, Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a SkillsUSA Leader and Building Self-Motivation in Student Leaders. 

Advisor Professional Development
A variety of training opportunities, from webinars to classroom to multi-day sessions, there are a lot of options for differing training needs. 
See more information here: https://www.skillsusa.org/join/why-join-skillsusa
Are there dues associated with SkillsUSA?
Yes, student dues are $25 and advisor/professional member dues are $30 (February 15th deadline).
How do I pay membership Dues
Through our registration website https://www.skillsusa-register.org/Login.aspx.
See our Membership Guide for more information (CLICK HERE) 
I'm a new advisor, what do I do? How do I get more information?
1. CLICK HERE for more information.
2. Email Saige Bowman at saige.bowman@schools.utah.gov to be added to our new advisor course hosted on Canvas LMS. 
Who do I contact if I have more questions that aren't answered here?
General Questions:
Executive Assistant - Savannah Whitney:
savannahwhitney1017@gmail.com or 385-212-4727
or
State Director - Nathan Pickett:
skillsusa.utahstatedirector@gmail.com or 385-336-7151

State Officer Team:
Curt and Emily Crofts:
customersupport@utahskillsusa.org

Billing & Finance Questions:
Jennifer Streker:
strekerj@gmail.com 

ULSC/State/Contest Questions:
Jared Massic:
Jared.Massic@nebo.edu
or
Blair Jensen:
​blair.jensen@jordandistrict.org
When & Where is the State Competition?
The State Competition is on March 28th and 29th, 2024. We hold contests at 5 Salt Lake Community College campuses, and about 7 other colleges/and or industry locations across the Salt Lake Valley. Our headquarters and closing ceremony is at the Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville/Redwood Campus in the Student Center.  For more details about this years contest, (CLICK HERE).
Where & When is the National Competition
A: The National Competition is held in Atlanta, Georgia in June.  For specific dates and details (CLICK HERE).
Future Dates:
  • June 24-28, 2024 (Atlanta, Ga.)
  • June 23-27, 2025 (Atlanta, Ga.)
  • June 22-26, 2026 (Atlanta, Ga.)
Will a student be able to compete on the State Level if he/she is not a paid member of SkillsUSA by the deadline
No, they will not be able to compete.
Will a student be able to compete on the National Level if he/she is not a paid member of SkillsUSA by the deadline?
No, they will not be able to compete.
What if I graduated after fall semester and the competitions aren’t until March?
If you were a registered student anytime in the current academic year, you are eligible to compete
What contests can I compete in? 
There are over 80 contests that you can compete in.  A brief description of the contests can be found by downloading the current contest list, which can be found if you CLICK HERE.
How do I join the State Mailing list?
You will want to create an account on skillsusa-register.org. Emails are sent to advisors who have an account created on that website through a mass emailing system.

Please ask your school IT department to unblock these email addresses: ut@skillsusa-register.org (Email reminders and information), no-reply@proprofs.com (Online testing accounts for state and national conference), and customercare@skillsusa.org (National Customer Care Team). 
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