Change In Progress

The SkillsUSA team will build nationally-recognized credentials for 46 technical areas, ranging from automotive service technology and carpentry to culinary skills and nurse assisting. Of the 46 technical areas, six will be launched in its first year.

Proficiency certificates will be available to students currently enrolled in career and technical education as well as those not enrolled who need a way to document their skills. In the process of building the new system for assessments, SkillsUSA will also support the Kellogg Foundation initiative to reach out to vulnerable communities by working to implement the SkillsUSA chapter model in six pilot cities nationwide. Programs in Omaha and Chicago were chosen as the first two pilot sites to be launched in the fall of 2007.

For more information about the assessments and proficiency certificates, visit www.workforcereadysystem.com

SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System

Empowering students to succeed in meaningful careers with technical assessments and easy-to-administer programs.

Advisor Essentials Courses

Check out the seven new training modules, designed to help our Champions for Change pilot sites build successful SkillsUSA chapters.