Contests

SkillsUSA offers competitive activities in which students strive to achieve in a variety of occupational skill and leadership areas. Competition in skill and personal achievement is encouraged at all levels. Leadership contests include public speaking, parliamentary procedure, safety, Opening and Closing ceremonies, and job interviewing. Occupational skill contests include the building trades, health occupations, automotive technology, the electrical/electronics industry and personal services. Among many others, there are competitions for outstanding SkillsUSA chapter, community service, entrepreneurship and customer service.

Competitions begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. The contests are organized and run through a partnership of industry, labor and education. These partners provide awards as well. More than 5,400 students — winners from their states — compete in the $35-million national event, which covers exposition space equivalent to 16 football fields.

Students may participate in three types of contests: Leadership, Occupationally Related, and Skilled and Technical Sciences. Demonstration contests are added to determine interest. If interest is sufficient, demonstration contests can become official competitions and are added to one of the three categories.

Leadership

  • Action Skills
  • American Spirit
  • Chapter Business Procedure
  • Chapter Display
  • Community Service
  • Employment Application Process
  • Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Job Interview
  • Job Skill Demonstration A
  • Job Skill Demonstration Open
  • Occupational Health and Safety (Single)
  • Occupational Health and Safety (Multiple)
  • Opening and Closing Ceremonies
  • Outstanding Chapter
  • Pin Design (State Conference)
  • Prepared Speech
  • Promotional Bulletin Board
  • Quiz Bowl

Forrest Center Programs / Typical Occupational Competitions
Academy of Health Professions
Advisors: Mrs. Mattingly and Mrs. Skinner /
  • Basic Health Care Skills (HS only)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Health Knowledge Bowl
  • Health Occupations Professional Portfolio
  • Medical Math
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Terminology
  • Nurse Assisting
  • Practical Nursing
  • Tech Prep: Health Services

Automotive Refinishing & Repair
Advisor: Mr. Barton /
  • Automotive Refinishing Technology
  • Collision Repair Technology

Automotive Technology
Advisor: Mr. Beasley /
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Industrial Motor Control
  • Principles of Technology

Aviation Technology
Advisor: Mr. Schultz /
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Related Technical Math

Carpentry
Advisor: Mr. Cherry /
  • Cabinetmaking
  • Carpentry
  • Promotional Bulletin Board
  • Related Technical Math
  • TeamWorks

Computer-Aided Drafting & Design
Advisor: Mr. Blount /
  • 3-D Visualization and Animation
  • Architectural Drafting
  • Related Technical Math
  • Technical Drafting

Computer Networking
Advisor: Mr. Laurel /
  • Computer Maintenance Technology
  • Internetworking

Criminal Justice
Advisor: Mr. Bailey /
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts
Advisors: Ms. Granados & Mr. Grosche /
  • Commercial Baking
  • Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting
Advisor: Mrs, Farrell /
  • Dental Assisting

Diesel Technology
Advisor: Mr. Wolf /
  • Diesel Equipment Technology

Engineering and ROBOTICS
Advisor: Mr. Buddenbohn /
  • Engineering Technology
  • Mobile Robotic Technology
  • Robotics and Automation Technology
  • Tech Prep: Industrial and Engineering Technology

Fire & Rescue /
  • Firefighting

Graphic Communications
Advisor: Mrs. Page /
  • Advertising Design
  • Graphic Communications
  • Pin Design (State Conference)
  • Photography
  • Promotional Bulletin Board
  • Screen Printing Technology
  • T-shirt Design
  • Web Design

Horticulture
Advisor: Mr. Carney /
  • Related Technical Math

Hospitality and Tourism
Advisor: Mrs, Kelly /
  • Tech Prep: Business Management and Technology
  • Customer Service
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Food and Beverage Service

Individualized Products & Services
Advisor: Mrs. Phifer /
  • Promotional Bulletin Board

Production Engineering
Advisor: Mr. Evans /
  • Automated Manufacturing Technology
  • CNC Milling Technology
  • CNC Turning Technology
  • Precision Machining Technology
  • Principles of Technology

Masonry
Advisor: Mr. Birch /
  • Masonry
  • TeamWorks

Natural Resources Management
Advisor: Mr. Spinicchia /
  • Geospatial Technology
  • Sustainability Solutions
  • Tech Prep: Natural Resources/Agriculture/Food

Residential Wiring
Advisor: Mr. Lynch /
  • Residential Wiring
  • TeamWorks

Sheet Metal
Advisor: Mr. Kroll /
  • Related Technical Math
  • Sheet Metal

Television/Video Production
Advisor: Mr. Blount /
  • Audio/Radio Production
  • Broadcast News Production
  • Television (Video) Production
  • Video Product Development

Welding
Advisor: Mr. Heath /
  • Welding
  • Welding Fabrication