STOR: SkillsUSA, Robotics & Esports

SkillsUSA Websites

SkillsUSA Idaho State Website: https://www.skillsusa.org/

SkillsUSA National Website: https://skillsidaho.org/

SkillsUSA Absorb Member Portal: https://absorb.skillsusa.org/#/public-dashboard

SkillsUSA Theme

The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2023-24 school year is:

SkillsUSA: No Limits

The topic to be addressed by competitors in the 2024 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech, and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions.

Within this topic, competitors might illustrate or discuss any of the following:

1. The theme "SkillsUSA: No Limits" implies that there is no ceiling to what SkillsUSA student members can achieve. Name three ways that SkillsUSA helped you gain greater confidence to achieve your goals.
2. How has SkillsUSA helped you answer the question, "What career field interests you the most?"
3. If you were asked to create a member recruitment campaign around the theme "SkillsUSA: No Limits," what would be three key points?
4. How has learning and practicing the SkillsUSA Framework Essential Elements given you confidence in your skill set? Name two Essential Elements that you have utilized to help you work toward a goal. 
5. What does the theme "SkillsUSA: No Limits" mean to you?
6. A supportive community is crucial in helping us reach our goals and achieve a "no-limits" future. How do you demonstrate being a supportive teammate to others?

SkillsUSA Technical Standards

• SkillsUSA Championships Organization
• Instructions to Technical Committee Chairs
• Contest Clothing Classifications
• SkillsUSA Career Assessments
• WorldSkills Competition

SkillsUSA Pin, Banner & T-Shirt Design

Advisor: Mr. Taylor

Deadline for entries: 

SkillsUSA Chapter of Excellence Program

Go for that Gold! Don't settle for Silver!

SkillsUSA Link to Chapter Excellence Program

• CEP - Chapter of Distinction Rubric
• CEP - Application Guide
• CEP - Mini Lessons about Writing SMART GOALS

Idaho Statesman Award Pin

Due by March 1st

Completed/officer signed forms: 25 STOR Points

All information for Statesman Pin can be found on the SkillsUSA Idaho and SkillsUSA Websites

Idaho Statesman Award Pin Form
Statesman Pin Practice Quiz

State Officer Application

• Timeline for SkillsUSA Idaho State Officer Applications of MTCHS SkillsUSA Members

  Interested candidates must have been or currently be a local chapter STOR/SkillsUSA Officer.

  • By Monday, February 9:  Notify Ms. Deitchler by email and pick up the SkillsUSA State Officer Application or see below for a PDF version of the application.
  • Responsibilities and expectations of the position at the state level and the local level:
  • In addition to State Responsibilities you are expected to attend and help with all MTCHS STOR events and meetings
  • Must be a STOR Rewards member, $10 dues must be paid by February 3, 2023, and will be able to earn rewards points

  • Prepare a 60 second speech: "I want to become an  SkillsUSA  Idaho State Officer because..."
    
  • Thursday, February 15 @ Tech Fair Opening Session:  Be prepared to give your speech and answer one question in front of the student body
  • Verify SkillsUSA Idaho Statesman Pin Status:  Must have completed form turned in by February 29 
  • Wednesday, February 21:  At STOR Lunch Meeting - Candidate speeches and voting for two candidates to apply for state office from MTCHS
    • Upon voting, the two candidates with the highest votes will complete the SkillsUSA  Idaho State Officer Application with supporting documents by March 1
  • Failure to meet any or all deadlines will result in forfeiting your position to run for state office

  Here are the items that should be included in your application:
  

  • State Officer Responsibilities & Online Application:  https://skillsidaho.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-2025-State-Officer-Program-and-Application.pdf
    
  • Resume - PDF version to upload
  • SkillsUSA Statesman Award Form or Certificate (or proof of previously awarded)