Ignite your potential
Our theme for the year implies that there is no ceiling to what SkillsUSA student members can achieve.
About Us
A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.
SkillsUSA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor as a successful model of employer-driven youth development training.
Mission & Vision
SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
SkillsUSA’s vision to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.
What Makes Us Different
1000+
HOURS OF HANDS ON TRAINING FOR STUDENTS
6000+
HOURS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR OUR TEACHERS
100+
SKILL CONTESTS PER YEAR AROUND THE STATE OF MISSOURI
SkillsUSA activities foster the development of problem-solving ability and teamwork while building self. These are qualities employers value and look for when hiring or promoting workers. The local program of work sets the pace for the SkillsUSA chapter.
Events
SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
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Calendar
Take a look at our upcoming events for the year. We have a full schedule of events and conferences.
2.
Spark
SPARK, the SkillsUSA Missouri District Officer Training Institute, prepares students to lead their District Fall Leadership Conferences as facilitators. The training focuses on communication and responsibility by covering Opening & Closing Ceremonies, POWERR-ful communication, and facilitation!
3.
Empower
Join SkillsUSA Missouri for this year’s high-quality and impactful Fall Leadership Conference! EMPOWER will equip you with the necessary
Essential Elements to have a successful school year. This event is open to ALL SkillsUSA members!
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Leadership
SkillsUSA Missouri’s State Leadership and Skills Conference allows you to experience thousands of career and technical education students, from high schools and colleges across our state, proving they’re ready for jobs in manufacturing, transportation, construction, hospitality and human services.
Our Values
Integrity
We are consistent and authentic
Respect
Respect is foundational
Responsibility
We are accountable
COMMUNITY
We belong to a diverse community.
SERVICE
Acts of willing service
A FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
SkillsUSA strives to ensure inclusive participation in all of our programs, partnerships and employment opportunities. In SkillsUSA, diversity encompasses differnces in race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition status, national origin, age, physical and mental ability, thinking styles, experience and education.
We strive to make all members, partners and employees feel welcomed and valued in the SkillsUSA family. SkillsUSA believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. We want SkillsUSA to be regarded as a membership organization of choice that encourages all individuals to be involved.
Meet Your Officers
Our Staff
Testimonials
SkillsUSA fundamental course
This is a course for advisors to receive credit through the university of Central Missouri or audit the class to learn how to integrate SkillsUSA into their classrooms and run a successful chapter.
