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SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce

Mission Statement: SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

SkillsUSA is a CTSO ( Career Tech Student Organization ). It improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work.

SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually. The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations. More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA.

By attending Metro Technology Centers as a student, you are automatically signed up as a member of SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA Drafting Competition

SkillsUSA hosts regional, state, and national level competitions. There are two drafting categories with 2 divisions each; secondary and post-secondary in both architectural and mechanical categories. Regional's are held in mid-February. Metro Tech is part of Oklahoma Region 4. The top 3 from each division and category will continue on to State competition in mid-March. Only the winner of each division at state contest continues to nationals held in mid-June. This is a prestigious event, placement of any kind at any level is noteworthy and a valuable addition to any resume. Participants will be selected by the instructor based on daily performance and professionalism. If necessary, an in-class contest may be held to select who gets the opportunity to represent our class. We are allowed to take a total of 4 students to Regionals. This does not mean every slot will be filled. Each participating student will need to “qualify”. Selections will be based on class performance, classroom participation, enthusiasm, reliability, and attendance.

The SkillsUSA Emblem

The shield represents patriotism.

The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life.

The gear represents the industrial society.
The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind.
The torch represents knowledge.
The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual.
The orbital circles represent technology.
The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.

The hands represent the individual.
The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.

The SkillsUSA Colors

Red and white represent the individual states and chapters.
Blue represents the common union of the states and of the chapters.
Gold represents the individual, the most important element of the organization

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SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually. The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations. More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA.

By attending Metro Technology Centers as a student, you are automatically signed up as a member of SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA Drafting Competition

The SkillsUSA Emblem

The shield represents patriotism.

The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life.

The gear represents the industrial society.
The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind.

The torch represents knowledge.
The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual.

The orbital circles represent technology.
The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.

The hands represent the individual.
The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.

The SkillsUSA Colors

Red and white represent the individual states and chapters.

Blue represents the common union of the states and of the chapters.

Gold represents the individual, the most important element of the organization

The SkillsUSA Pledge

UPON MY HONOR, I pledge:

To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will

be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers.

To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service.

To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself.

And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.

SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually. The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations. More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA.

By attending Metro Technology Centers as a student, you are automatically signed up as a member of SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA Drafting Competition

The SkillsUSA Emblem

The shield represents patriotism.

The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life.

The gear represents the industrial society. The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind.

The torch represents knowledge. The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual.

The orbital circles represent technology. The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.

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The hands represent the individual. The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.

The SkillsUSA Colors

Red and white represent the individual states and chapters.

Blue represents the common union of the states and of the chapters.

Gold represents the individual, the most important element of the organization

The SkillsUSA Pledge

​

UPON MY HONOR, I pledge:

To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will

be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers.

To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service.

To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself.

And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.

​

The gear represents the industrial society.
The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind.

The torch represents knowledge.
The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual.

The orbital circles represent technology.
The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.

The hands represent the individual.
The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.