What is SkillsUSA?

What is SkillsUSA? Roofing opportunities incorporated into programs for students seeking futures in the skilled trades

A sloped roof mock-up presented by TAMKO was one of the demonstrations accessible to attendees at this year’s SkillsUSA trade show and expo in Atlanta.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel.

A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle school, high school, college and other 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

SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. The organization improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through SkillsUSA’s framework, which includes personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

VISION

SkillsUSA’s vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

2021-2022 National Numbers

2021-22 total membership (including alumni and Honorary Life): 393,357
Student members: 313,118
Teacher members (SkillsUSA Professionals): 18,246
SkillsUSA schools: 4,263
SkillsUSA classrooms per year: 17,115
Middle school members: 3,952 (1%)
High school members: 297,666 (90%)
College/Postsecondary members: 29,746 (9%)
Association Locations: 50 states; Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia
Total cumulative members served since 1965: Over 14 million

For more information and the full report, visit skillsusa.egnyte.com.

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Rick Damato is the editorial director of Roofing Contractor. He has held a number of posts in the roofing industry since 1974 and has contributed to the magazine since its inception in 1981. He can be reached at 770-331-7858 or on Twitter @RoofsByRick.

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