Did you know that Pasco High has a SkillsUSA chapter? Students run it, and anyone can join to participate in leadership events. Some events are specifically for students enrolled in Robotics 3 and 4, as they are linked together. Participants in these classes can compete for championships, similar to the banners displayed in the robotics classroom, which have been earned at the SkillsUSA state championships for Mobile Robotics Technology.

After speaking with Mr. Brown, the advisor of the SkillsUSA chapter, about the challenges we face, he mentioned, “Here at Pasco High, we compete in the mobile technology category and in additive manufacturing challenges.”

Additionally, there are challenges available for regular members that do not require enrollment in the robotics classes. These include various leadership challenges, with the official SkillsUSA leadership events being as follows:

Action Skills.

• 5 – 7 minutes demonstration of an occupational skill in a field in which a student is training, with teams of 2.

American Spirit.

• A professional portfolio documenting the SkillsUSA chapter community service, with teams of 3.

Chapter Display.

• Members build a three-dimensional display that represents the annual SkillsUSA competition theme, teams of 3.

Community service.

• Teams of three students, with one presenting their best community service project, and presenting it to a panel of judges

Chapter Business Procedure.

• Teams of 6 students demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedure in both written and team demonstrations.

Community Action Project.

• A team of two students must develop, execute, and document a project that benefits the community.

Extemporaneous Speaking.

• An individual activity in which one competes in a 3-5 speech on an assigned topic, with 5 minutes of preparation.

T-shirt Design

• Students present their winning state conference T-shirt and create a portfolio of the process used to design it.

Facilithon – leadership in facility management.

• An individual activity that assesses the competitor’s critical problem-solving skills and ability to quickly execute the best response to  challenges

Opening and closing ceremonies.

• This teamwork and oral presentation competition assesses a team’s understanding of the symbolic representation of Skills USA’s colors and their assembly of the parts.

Pin design.

• Students present their state-winning conference pin and artwork and give an oral presentation on all aspects of creating it and its design.

Quiz Bowl.

• Teams of 5-7 people compete in quick responses to academic questions.

Outstanding Chapter

• documenting and presenting activities members have been involved with during the school year, including chapter meetings, leadership training, publicity, community service projects, professional development, program of work, awards, local and state competitions, and other select chapter activities.

Job Interview.

• Evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures faced in applying for positions in the occupational area in which they are training.

Employment Application Process

• test the competitors’ readiness to apply for employment and their understanding of the process, including completing an application, interviewing with the judges, and using their resume and portfolio during the interview.

Occupational Health and Safety – Multiple

• competitors demonstrate safety and health endeavors of their respective career and technical education program by assembling a scrapbook that highlights essential programs, activities, and events related to their school’s health and safety program

Job Skill Demonstration open

• Demonstrate and explain an entry-level technical skill used in either occupational area they are training in, and training outside and inside the training area.

Promotional Bulletin Board

• Display a bulletin board that was created by Skills USA chapters based on the annual Skills USA competition.

These are most of the leadership activities that Skills USA has officially listed on the site, including leadership competitions for high schools and postsecondary colleges.