SkillsUSA Workforce Development Concepts

What is the "skills gap"?

• A shortage of available jobs compared to qualified applicants.

• A disproportionate number of available high-paying, highly skilled jobs and qualified applicants.

• A lack of interest in skilled trades among young people.

• The difference in pay between skilled and unskilled labor.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of which three groups working together to ensure a skilled workforce?

• Students, Teachers, and Industry

• Government, Educators, and Businesses

• Parents, Schools, and Employers

• Colleges, Vocational Schools, and Corporations

Approximately how many annual members does SkillsUSA reach, and how many career-ready graduates does it produce each year?

• 200,000+ members, 50,000+ graduates

• 400,000+ members, 100,000+ graduates

• 500,000+ members, 150,000+ graduates

• 100,000+ members, 25,000+ graduates

What are the three equally powerful components of the SkillsUSA Framework?

• Leadership Skills, Academic Skills, and Career Skills

• Personal Skills, Workplace Skills, and Technical Skills Grounded in Academics

• Communication Skills, Teamwork Skills, and Problem-Solving Skills

• Industry Skills, Educational Skills, and Student Skills

In which city is the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held each June?

• Orlando

• Dallas

• Atlanta

• Indianapolis