2016-2017

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CATALOG

Tools for implementing the SkillsUSA Framework

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM, CHAPTER MANAGEMENT 4 PERSONAL SKILLS 11 WORKPLACE SKILLS 12 TECHNICAL SKILLS 20

SkillsUSA Framework Materials

THE SkillsUSA FRAMEWORK SUPPORTS A BALANCED PROGRAM SkillsUSA offers local, state and national opportunities in which students can demonstrate their personal, workplace and technical skills. These three components comprise the SkillsUSA Framework. This framework serves as the blueprint for career readiness. Paramount to the framework’s success is the creation and implementation of an effective program of work — SkillsUSA’s planning tool for chapters. Page headlines in this catalog categorize the materials according to the SkillsUSA’s organizational framework. When you choose a balance of materials based on the framework, you help ensure students learn skills valued and demanded by industry. Refer to the headlines on the tops of the pages to find materials that fit within the following three organizational framework categories:

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provide essential values, traits and personal characteristics for lifelong success WORKPLACE SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES

provide essential attitudes and abilities for career success TECHNICAL SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES pro-

vide the work-related competencies you need for success on the job Value of the Framework ■■ Ensures students learn skills valued and demanded by industry ■■ Enables students to articulate what they’re learning ■■ Adds relevance to chapters or sections through awards and recognition ■■ Develops the whole student — personal, workplace, technical ■■ Creates a baseline to consistently measure success ■■ Brings the mission of SkillsUSA to life SkillsUSA has an impact on the lives of America’s future workforce through the development of personal, workplace and technical skills that are grounded in academics.

Personal Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. Computer and Technology Literacy 2. Job-Specific Skills 3. Safety and Health 4. Service Orientation 5. Professional Development

Technical Skills Grounded in Academics

PERSONAL SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES

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Integrity Work Ethic Professionalism Responsibility Adaptability/Flexibility Self-Motivation

Communication Decision Making Teamwork Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness 5. Planning, Organizing and Management 6. Leadership

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WHICH MATERIALS SUPPORT THE SkillsUSA FRAMEWORK?

Career and Technical Education Classroom, Chapter Management..................................4 Ignite.................................................................4 Impact...............................................................4 There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be Skilled Poster 1....................................4 There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be Skilled Poster 2....................................4 Accelerate.........................................................4 Skilled Marketing..............................................4 Strategies to Integrate Now.............................4 New Advisor’s Starter Kit.................................5 Advisor’s Success Kit (ASK) Tools for SkillsUSA Chapter Management...6 Chapter Materials Design Studio.....................7 Planning Calendar............................................7 SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook.....................8 The Four Pillars................................................8 SkillsUSA Student’s Pocket Guides..................8 A Week of Champions DVD............................8 SkillsUSA Creed Mini-Poster............................9 SkillsUSA Creed Poster Set..............................9 Creed Poster Folder..........................................9 Champions Medallion Folder..........................9 Champions Medallion Poster...........................9 SkillsUSA: A Partnership That Pays Off DVD......................................10 Why SkillsUSA? Student Brochures...............10 Why SkillsUSA? Teacher Brochures..............10 SkillsUSA Note Cards.....................................10 SkillsUSA Theme Song...................................10 Personal Skills...........................................11 Leadership Challenge Cards..........................11 RESOLUTE: Ethics at Work Cards ................11 From Quotes to Results Poster Series...........11 Results to Honor Cards..................................11 Workplace Skills........................................13 Leveraging Your Leadership with POWERRful Presentations Booklet and Teacher’s Kit.........................................12 Leveraging Your Leadership with Parliamentary Procedure Booklet and Teacher’s Kit.........................................12 Leveraging Your Leadership with Effective Chapter Meetings Booklet and Teacher’s Kit.........................................13

Leveraging Your Leadership with Effective Communication...................13 Leveraging Your Leadership Series Officer Mega Package.................................13 Leveraging Your Leadership Series Sampler........................................................13 Jumpstart! Icebreakers and Mixers to Energize Meetings, Workshops and Other Activities.....................................14 Propel..............................................................14 Accelerate.......................................................14 Impact.............................................................14 Champions Serving Others: An Easy Guide to Community Service Projects CD-ROM.......................................................14 Champions Serving Others: Discovery Sheets.........................................14 Professional Development Program Online.15 Career Skills Education Program Online......15 Cengage Career Transitions Portal................15 Professional Development Program (PDP) Instructor’s Guide........................................16 Starter Kit.....................................................16 Level 1 Student Workbook.........................16 Level 2 Student Workbook.........................16 Level 3 Student Workbook.........................16 Level 4 Student Workbook.........................16 Level 5 Student Workbook.........................17 SkillsUSA Instructor’s Manual.....................17 SkillsUSA Student Workbook......................17 Certificates...................................................17 Class Progress Chart ...................................18 Pins...............................................................18 SkillsUSA Student’s Pocket Guides................18 SkillsUSA Advisor’s Pocket Guide.................18 SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook...................19 The Four Pillars..............................................19 Success Cards.................................................19 Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance...........19 Robert’s Rules of Order..................................19 Technical Skills...........................................20 2017-2018 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards.....................................20 Quiz Bowl Timing Tools................................20 Work Force Ready System.............................21 Customer Service Training Program.............21 CareerSafe OSHA Training............................21

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A. IGNITE

The activities presented in Ignite will help teachers gain a better understanding of their students’ knowledge as well as personal feelings, attitudes and beliefs. Activities are divided into the three components of the SkillsUSA framework: personal, workplace and technical skills. STOCK NO. P33 / $9.95

B. IMPACT

Impact: Experiential Activities to Launch Successful Teams features activities that promote team interaction, trust exercises and problem solving. It covers group facilitation and the use of debriefing questions. Activities incorporate the SkillsUSA Framework of developing personal, workplace and technical skills. STOCK NO. P26 / $9.95

C. ACCELERATE

This book will help add relevance and retention to student learning. With more than 40 teaching strategies that enhance classroom instruction, Accelerate features student activities that apply content in a practical, effective manner. Activities are organized so that you can easily find what you need. STOCK NO. P59 / $9.95 EA.

D. SKILLED MARKETING

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combines fundamentals and creativity to offer a complete instructional marketing package. It covers the eight important principles of marketing. If you want to build chapter success, this product is for you! STOCK NO. P55 / $9.95 EA.

E. STRATEGIES TO INTEGRATE NOW

A reference for busy career and technical education (CTE) teachers who want to better integrate academic skills, this book provides strategies, best practices and worksheets.

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STOCK NO. P37 / $25 EA.

F. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE SKILLED POSTER 1

This 20"x24" color, matte-finish poster is ideal for recruitment. The poster comes with a 50-minute lesson plan to help students understand why “there’s never been a better time to be skilled.” STOCK NO. P47 / $9.95

G. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE SKILLED POSTER 2

This new 20"x24" color, matte-finish poster works for recruitment. With the U.S. Department of Labor statistic, show why SkillsUSA and occupational training are beneficial. The poster comes with a 50-minute lesson plan to help students understand why “there’s never been a better time to be skilled.”

H. NEW ADVISOR’S STARTER KIT

New to SkillsUSA? Not sure where to begin? Save more than 20 percent and take the mystery out of being a new SkillsUSA advisor with this package of starter materials essential for running a local SkillsUSA chapter. For one price, receive the following: • One Leveraging Your Leadership with Parliamentary Procedure kit. Sold separately on Page 12. • Seven SkillsUSA Leadership Handbooks. Sold separately Page 8. • One The Four Pillars: Your Personal Leadership Journey. Sold separately on Page 8. • One Advisor’s Success Kit (ASK). Sold separately on Page 6.

• One Chapter Materials Design Studio. Sold separately on Page 7. • One Ignite. Sold separately on Page 4 • One Accelerate. Sold separately on Page 4. • One Week of Champions DVD. Sold separately on Page 8. • One Professional Development Program Instructor’s Guide. Sold separately on Page 16. • One SkillsUSA Advisor’s Pocket Guide. Sold separately on Page 18 • Seven SkillsUSA Student’s Pocket Guides. Sold in sets of 20 on Page 18. • Ten Why SkillsUSA? student brochures. Sold separately on Page 10. A $178.60 value!

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MATERIALS TO HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR CHAPTER

A. ADVISOR’S SUCCESS KIT (ASK) TOOLS FOR SkillsUSA CHAPTER MANAGEMENT

Developed by a team of educators, the award-winning ASK will connect you with the resources you need to effectively manage a SkillsUSA chapter and help you meet all areas of the SkillsUSA Program of Work. This updated edition has a number of features to enhance its user-friendliness. ASK comes in an easy-to-use Portable Document Format (PDF). With live links to SkillsUSA’s many web resources, links to a series of online e-learning tutorials, teacher-generated tips, checklists, interactive forms, and sample documents such as press releases, you’ll have what you need to guide your students as they learn to run their SkillsUSA chapter. ASK features 22 searchable chapter modules as plus resources related to current programs and services. ASK also features a chapter on advocating for SkillsUSA and career and technical education.

Chapter Titles: • Understanding Career and Technical Student Organizations • Establish a Business and Industry Advisory Committee • Establish a New SkillsUSA Chapter • Conduct a Membership Campaign • Coordinate Public Relations Activities • Elect and Train SkillsUSA Officers •Participate in SkillsUSA Ceremonies • Plan and Conduct SkillsUSA Meetings • Implement the PDP • Develop a Program of Work and Chapter Calendar

STOCK NO. ASK10 / $39.95 EA

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• Establish a Budget • Establish Committees • Conduct a Community Service Project • Conduct a Fundraising Activity • Conduct a Professional Development Activity • Conduct a Social Activity • Prepare Members for Competitive Events • Conduct a Local SkillsUSA Championships • Plan Overnight Activities • Plan a Banquet • Integrate SkillsUSA Activities into the Curriculum • Advocate for SkillsUSA • Evaluate the SkillsUSA Program

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B. CHAPTER MATERIALS DESIGN STUDIO

Help your SkillsUSA program look its best by developing professional marketing pieces to support your chapter. Use this set of templates to create certificates of participation, business cards for local officers and advisors, chapter letterhead, chapter brochures and social event fliers or posters. This CD-ROM contains easy-to-use Microsoft templates and customizable PDF files for your creative projects. It also contains SkillsUSA logos in a variety of formats and sizes. Formatted for use on Windows or Macintosh platforms. STOCK NO. P38 / $9.95 EA.

C. PLANNING CALENDAR

Hang this colorful, perpetual style, 12-month calendar in your classroom and help your students organize their events for the entire year. This premium 22"x34" chart offers suggestions to help students develop activities to help them fulfill the mission of the organization “to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American Citizens. Based on the SkillsUSA Framework, the calendar provides a time-bound planning tool for learning career readiness with activities centered around the three main components of the SkillsUSA Framework — personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. STOCK NO. P34 / $2.50 EA.

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C. SkillsUSA STUDENT’S POCKET GUIDES

E. SkillsUSA CREED MINI-POSTER

H. CHAMPIONS MEDALLION FOLDER

This revised, 26th printing of the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook is the official guide to help members run successful chapters. This new edition incorporates the SkillsUSA framework for developing personal, workplace and technical skills and includes sections on leadership, goal setting, official attire and etiquette. Each officer and advisor should have a copy.

Sold in sets of 20, these 3.5"x5.5", 24-page guides include basic SkillsUSA information, an overview of programs, tips on leadership and more. Provide a copy to members when they register and pay dues.

This 8.5"x11" full-color creed poster is ready to frame and hang as a nice enhancement to your technical classroom or laboratory. Saying the creed daily is an excellent way for students to practice presentation and speaking skills.

This 9"x12" pocket folder features the SkillsUSA Championships gold medal. Use it for storing contest standards and for creating information packets.

STOCK NO. P90 / 1-11 COPIES, $6 EA.; 12-25 COPIES, $5 EA.; 26 OR MORE, $4 EA.

Filmed at a SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, this 10-minute video captures the excitement experienced by students, educators and business and industry representatives. Designed to explain the event to the uninitiated, the footage covers the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, the SkillsUSA Championships, delegate sessions, the awards ceremony and more. It also features student, advisor and business and industry endorsements.

B. THE FOUR PILLARS

The Four Pillars: Your Personal Leadership Journey is designed for students who are ready for a more in-depth approach to learning leadership. Designed to work as a companion to the Leadership Handbook; purchase the two and save! STOCK NO. P22 / $4.95 SkillsUSA LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK PLUS THE FOUR PILLARS PACKAGE: STOCK NO. P09 /$10

STOCK NO. P04 / 1 SET OF 20, $19.95 PER SET; 10 OR MORE SETS OF 20, $15.95 PER SET

STOCK NO. 29 / 1-10 COPIES, $5 EA.; 11-25, $4 EA.; 26 OR MORE, $3 EA.

D. A WEEK OF CHAMPIONS

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F. SkillsUSA CREED POSTER SET

Based on the SkillsUSA Creed, at 20"x24", this set of color, matte-finish posters make a great school lobby display. STOCK NO. P25 / $29.95 FOR THE SET OF SIX

G. CREED POSTER FOLDER

STOCK NO. P28 / 1-99 COPIES, $1 EA.; 100 OR MORE, $.75 EA.

I. CHAMPIONS MEDALLION POSTER

This premium 20"x24" color, matte-finish poster of the SkillsUSA slogan and the SkillsUSA Championships gold medal improves the look of your classroom and motivate students. The poster art matches the Champions Medallion folder displayed on this page. STOCK NO. P24 / $14.95 EA.

Create presentation packets with these color 9"x12" folders depicting all six points of the SkillsUSA Creed. STOCK NO. P13 / 1-99 COPIES, $1 EA.; 100 OR MORE, $.75 EA.

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A. SkillsUSA: A PARTNERSHIP THAT PAYS OFF

Share this award-winning DVD with potential industry partners, and they’ll understand the impact your training program can have on their future workforce. With more than 10 minutes of footage, the DVD includes testimony from corporate executives plus tips on how to make an industry presentation. Find companion resources at: www.skillsusa.org/ educators/goodwill.shtml STOCK NO. P76 / $9.95 EA.

B. WHY SkillsUSA? STUDENT BROCHURES

Geared for a student audience, this fourcolor brochure explains why students benefit from joining SkillsUSA. Use it to both recruit students and to help them understand what SkillsUSA is all about. STUDENT VERSION: STOCK NO. P61 / 1-100 COPIES, $.30 EA.; 101-500 $.25 EA.; 501 OR MORE, $.20 EA

C. WHY SkillsUSA? TEACHER BROCHURES

explain why individuals should get involved, it also covers the SkillsUSA structure and the support of business and industry partners. TEACHER VERSION: STOCK NO. P62 / 1-100 COPIES, $.30 EA.; 101-500 $.25 EA.; 501 OR MORE, $.20 EA

D. SkillsUSA NOTE CARDS

Use these 51/2"x41/4" white cards as thankyou notes and invitations to partners or to recognize students for their accomplishments. Featuring the slogan “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work,” the cards are printed and embossed on matte-finish card stock. STOCK NO. P14 / SETS OF 12, $5.95 EA.

SkillsUSA THEME SONG

Three versions of the SkillsUSA Theme Song — rock, hip-hop or instrumental orchestra — all written by SkillsUSA technology manager and songwriter Tom Kercheval, can be downloaded at the iTunes store. Search for SkillsUSA: www. apple.com/itunes/ ITUNES / $.99 EA.

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A. LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE CARDS

C. FROM QUOTES TO RESULTS

These cards feature 40 activity-based learning experiences to stimulate student growth in service, ethics, teamwork and goal setting. • Thirty cards with 15-minute activities, complete with context, directions, discussion questions and wrap-ups • Ten cards for project challenges, complete with directions, tasks for students to complete, checkpoints and follow-up

Have you ever wanted to find a simple yet meaningful way to teach leadership while motivating your students? This poster set does just that with 35 quotes related to seven key words: connected, motivated, respected, educated, involved, prepared and skilled. Each word is highlighted with five quotes complemented with ideas for activities and discussions that turn quote relevance into action. The accompanying Teacher’s Guide offers ideas to prompt discussions. These 11"x17" posters are ideal for advisor class periods.

STOCK NO. P32 / $45 PER SET OF 40 CARDS

B. RESOLUTE: ETHICS AT WORK CARDS

RESOLUTE: Ethics at Work cards are a collection of scenarios that represent day-to-day dilemmas that workers in many occupations are likely to face. As students wrestle with these dilemmas, they gain insight about conflicting values, and they discover the possible options and consequences. These activities challenge students to work together to resolve ethical dilemmas and expose them to a variety of cultures. A teacher resource is included with each set of 49 cards. STOCK NO. P101 / $24.95

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D. RESULTS TO HONOR CARDS

The Results to Honor cards are a user-friendly teaching tool to reinforce the character and leadership skills that lead to success in the classroom, workplace and beyond. The set consists of seven different cards, based on SkillsUSA’s seven key words — connected, motivated, respected, educated, involved, skilled and prepared. The 2"x3.5" cards complement and reinforce SkillsUSA’s From Quotes to Results poster series. A Teacher’s Guide is included with each set of 140 cards. STOCK NO. P06 / $10

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C. LEVERAGING YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH EFFECTIVE CHAPTER MEETINGS BOOKLET AND TEACHER’S KIT

LEVERAGING YOUR LEADERSHIP SERIES OFFICER MEGA PACKAGE

The student booklet covers why meetings are important, successful meeting basics, ways to enhance meetings and tips for holding large meetings. The companion Teacher’s Guide features six lesson plans to help your students learn about their officer roles and how to apply them within the chapter. The lessons vary from 10 to 15 minutes and are supported by practical application using enrichment activities. Equip yourself and your students with tools that will make meetings a highlight of the SkillsUSA chapter experience.

Includes the following: • Six copies of Parliamentary Procedure • Six copies of POWERRful Presentations • Six copies of Effective Chapter Meetings • Seven copies of Effective Communication Includes one each of the following: • Parliamentary Procedure Teacher’s Kit, including one student booklet • Effective Chapter Meetings Teacher’s Kit, including one student booklet • POWERRful Presentations Teacher’s Kit, including one student booklet • Propel • Jumpstart! • Accelerate A $183.45 value!

BOOKLET: STOCK NO. P43 / $4.95 EA KIT: TEACHER’S GUIDE AND STUDENT BOOKLET STOCK NO. P63 / $9.95 EA

A. LEVERAGING YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH POWERRful PRESENTATIONS BOOKLET AND TEACHER’S KIT

B. LEVERAGING YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE BOOKLET AND TEACHER’S KIT

Ideal for use by teachers or by students, the booklet provides the POWERR formula — six simple steps to give speeches impact. The companion Teacher’s Guide provides lesson plans to help teachers help students enhance their public speaking skills. Use in conjunction with the booklet or as a stand-alone tool.

The booklet provides the basics of parliamentary procedure in an easily understood format. The companion Teacher’s Guide provides five lesson plans to assist by breaking down the terminology, illustrating the types of motions and providing samples. Use the Teacher’s Guide in conjunction with the booklet or as a stand-alone tool.

BOOKLET: STOCK NO. P42 / $4.95 EA. KIT: TEACHER’S GUIDE AND STUDENT BOOKLET STOCK NO. P52 / $9.95 EA.

BOOKLET: STOCK NO. P44 / $4.95 EA. KIT: TEACHER’S GUIDE AND STUDENT BOOKLET STOCK NO. P53 / $9.95 EA.

D. LEVERAGING YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

This second printing has been updated to include a more specific focus on workplace communication including writing a résumé and interviewing for a job. Subjects covered include verbal and nonverbal communication, situational considerations as well as how to communicate with impact in verbal, written and electronic form. Topics covered include how to successfully address those with influence, understand generational considerations and organize thoughts as well as connecting body language to message. STOCK NO. P57 / $4.95 EA.

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LEVERAGING YOUR LEADERSHIP SERIES SAMPLER

Includes the following: • POWERRful Speeches Booklet • Parliamentary Procedure Booklet • Effective Chapter Meetings Booklet • Effective Communication Booklet • Parliamentary Procedure Teacher’s Kit • POWERRful Presentations Teacher’s Kit A $39.70 value! STOCK NO. PLYL1 / $30

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A. JUMPSTART! ICEBREAKERS AND MIXERS TO ENERGIZE MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Educators have compiled 41 activities from more than 25 years of youth leadership development. This quick reference guide allows presenters to lead activities ideal for either small or large groups, with varying degrees of physical activity, and requiring few materials.

D. IMPACT

Impact: Experiential Activities to Launch Successful Teams features activities that promote team interaction, trust exercises and problem solving. It covers group facilitation and the use of debriefing questions. Activities incorporate the SkillsUSA Framework of developing personal, workplace and technical skills. STOCK NO. P26 / $9.95

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B. PROPEL

These proven activities are excellent tools for students who want to turn the ordinary into extraordinary. With activities for use during meetings, workshops and conferences, the ideas in this book will add positive energy to any SkillsUSA event. Moreover, students can generate enthusiasm within the chapter while learning influential leadership.

E. CHAMPIONS SERVING OTHERS: AN EASY GUIDE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

This guide is designed to simplify the planning and executing of a community service project. Formatted as an easy-to-use Portable Document Format (PDF) for both Macintosh and Windows platforms, it contains documents, templates and exercises to carry out your community service project.

STOCK NO. P58 / $9.95 EA.

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C. ACCELERATE

F. CHAMPIONS SERVING OTHERS: DISCOVERY SHEETS

This book will help add relevance and retention to student learning. With more than 40 teaching strategies that enhance classroom instruction, Accelerate features student activities that apply content in a practical, effective manner. Activities are organized so that you can easily find what you need. STOCK NO. P59 / $9.95 EA.

Included on the Champions Serving Others: An Easy Guide to Community Service Projects CD, these durable 8.5"x11" lesson sheets outline the importance of each topic and include suggested activities. Students can use these lessons when presenting to their peers. STOCK NO. P48 / $9.95 PER SET

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G. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ONLINE

PDP Online is an Internet-based course that uses the latest web technology to teach employability skills. Students can use PDP Online wherever they have internet access. This resource integrates with your own curriculum and goals. Skills are introduced, developed and reinforced over seven levels. Enrollment and class setup are easy. PDP Online is a real-world program that gives students the skills they need to succeed at school or work. Note: Total Participation Plan schools should refer to their contract for PDP prices. STARTER KIT PRICE: $5 PER LICENSE LEVEL 1 PRICE: $5 PER LICENSE LEVEL 2 PRICE: $5 PER LICENSE LEVEL 3 PRICE: $5 PER LICENSE LEVEL 4 PRICE: $5 PER LICENSE LEVEL 5 PRICE: $5 PER LICENSE SkillsUSA KNOWLEDGE PRICE: $5 PER LICENSE

TO ORDER PDP ONLINE, VISIT: www.skillsusa.org/store/pdponline.html H. CAREER SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAM ONLINE

SkillsUSA’s Career Skills Education Program (CSEP) helps college and postsecondary students master basic career and life skills.

A LearnMate-based program, CSEP gives educators the tools to prepare students to meet the demands of business and industry. This online course can be used as both selfdevelopment or for group instruction. Five activity-driven units cover personal growth, career focus, communication and technology, professional growth and portfolio development. Use it to enhance life skills curriculum or as a foundation for career and life skills. TO PURCHASE, VISIT: www.skillsusa.org/store/workplace.html $24.95 PER STUDENT

NEW! I. CENGAGE CAREER TRANSITIONS PORTAL

A partnership with Cengage Learning offers SkillsUSA members access to free and discounted career transition resources. Through a portal designed by Cengage Learning, find courses and tools for current high-school and college/postsecondary students, instructors and alumni. All SkillsUSA members have free access to the Career Transitions Portal featuring résumé workshops, interview simulations and career assessments to help find a job. SkillsUSA members and alumni also receive a discount on online courses. Visit: www.ed2go.com/pages/skillsusa/. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFITS SkillsUSA INITIATIVES.

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G. PDP LEVEL 5 STUDENT WORKBOOK

Level 5, the American Degree, covers seven career-planning competencies that include the use of TQM tools, writing a professional paper and refining the job portfolio. Note: Those wishing to earn the American Degree must complete all the competencies in the SkillsUSA Student Workbook.

The SkillsUSA Professional Development Program (PDP) is designed to help students develop the skills they need to make a smooth transition to the workforce or higher education. The program is based on competencies determined by business and industry to be important for job success.

STOCK NO. PDP05 / $5.45 EA.; 25–50, $4.45 EA.; 51 OR MORE, $3.95 EA.

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The SkillsUSA Instructor’s Manual features the 20 SkillsUSA-related competencies, plus the guidelines for the American Degree. It also includes tips, optional activities and evaluation methods. SkillsUSA students must complete these competencies and the five levels of PDP to earn their degrees.

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Packaged in a folder to help you keep your materials organized, this award-winning CD edition features Instructor’s Guide companion materials for the Starter Kit, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5. Also featured are Special Needs Adaptations. Containing PDF files, electronic progress charts, live links and more, the CD includes and is formatted for both Macintosh and Windows platforms.

Take the next step! Build on Level 1 with 17 competencies including customer service skills, team skills and completing a job application.

STOCK NO. PDP10 / $25.95 EA.; 25–50, $23.95 EA.; 51 OR MORE, $20.95 EA.

B. PDP STARTER KIT

Before your students tackle Level 1, discover their goals and talents with this exploratory Starter Kit. STOCK NO. PDP00 / $5.45 EA.; 25–50, $4.45 EA.; 51 OR MORE, $3.95 EA.

C. PDP LEVEL 1 STUDENT WORKBOOK

STOCK NO. PDP02 / $5.45 EA.; 25–50, $4.45 EA.; 51 OR MORE, $3.95 EA.

E. PDP LEVEL 3 STUDENT WORKBOOK

Build on Level 2 with 15 lessons that include developing personal financial skills, résumé writing, interviewing and management skills. STOCK NO. PDP03 / $5.45 EA.; 25–50, $4.45 EA.; 51 OR MORE, $3.95 EA.

F. PDP LEVEL 4 STUDENT WORKBOOK

In 13 competencies, Level 4 includes lessons on forecasting employment trends, workplace ethics and conducting a job search. STOCK NO. PDP04 / $5.45 EA.; 25–50, $4.45 EA.; 51 OR MORE, $3.95 EA.

Self-motivation, understanding cultural diversity and time management are just some of the 12 employability skills your students will learn in Level 1. STOCK NO. PDP01 / $5.45 EA.; 25–50, $4.45 EA.; 51 OR

I. SkillsUSA STUDENT WORKBOOK

The SkillsUSA Student Workbook features 20 SkillsUSA-related competencies, plus the guidelines for completing the American Degree. Students must complete these competencies and the five levels of the PDP to earn their degrees. STOCK NO. PDP27 / $5.45 EA.; 25–50, $4.45 EA.; 51 OR MORE, $3.95 EA.

J. PDP CERTIFICATES

Recognize your students for completing the Starter Kit through Level 4. These parchmentlike, laser-printer certificates have competencies listed on the back.

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STOCK NUMBERS FOR PDP CERTIFICATES: STARTER KIT / PDP21 LEVEL 1 / PDP11 LEVEL 2 / PDP12 LEVEL 3 / PDP13 LEVEL 4 / PDP14 FOR STARTER KIT TO LEVEL 4 / $7.95 PER INDIVIDUAL SET OF 25

Note: Level 5 certificates for the American Degree are awarded only by SkillsUSA state associations. Contact your state director for certificates and pins. The Level 6 award — the International Degree — is awarded only at the national level.

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A. CLASS PROGRESS CHART

Recognize students for their progress by displaying this 25"x38" classroom progress chart. It has space for names and lists all competencies for levels 1-4.

C E. LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK

STOCK NO. PDP28 / $3.95 EA.

C. PDP PINS

Reward your students as they complete the Starter Kit through Level 4 of the PDP. Have them wear these die-struck, 1-inch lapel pins to show their achievement level. STOCK NUMBERS FOR PDP PINS: STARTER KIT / DISCOVERY DEGREE PIN—PDP40 LEVEL 1 / TRAINEE DEGREE PIN—PDP41 LEVEL 2 / LEADER DEGREE PIN—PDP42 LEVEL 3 / PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PIN—PDP43 LEVEL 4 / CHAMPION DEGREE PIN—PDP44 $2.60 EA.

B B. SkillsUSA STUDENT’S POCKET GUIDES

Sold in sets of 20, these 3.5"x5.5", 24-page guides include basic SkillsUSA information, an overview of programs, tips on leadership and more. Provide a copy to members when they register and pay dues. STOCK NO. P04 / 1 SET OF 20, $19.95 PER SET; 10 OR MORE SETS OF 20, $15.95 PER SET

STOCK NO. P90 / 1-11 COPIES, $6 EA.; 12-25 COPIES, $5 EA.; 26 OR MORE, $4 EA.

F. THE FOUR PILLARS

The Four Pillars: Your Personal Leadership Journey is designed for students who are ready for a more in-depth approach to learning leadership. Designed to work as a companion to the Leadership Handbook; purchase the two and save!

D. SkillsUSA ADVISOR’S POCKET GUIDE

This 3.5"x5.5", 24-page guide includes sections entitled Managing Your Chapter, Integrating Academics, Teaching Work Ethics and an overview of SkillsUSA materials and supplies. STOCK NO. P05 / $1 EA; 10 OR MORE, $.95 EA.

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This revised, 26th printing of the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook is the official guide to help members run successful chapters. This new edition incorporates the SkillsUSA framework for developing personal, workplace and technical skills and includes sections on leadership, goal setting, official attire and etiquette. Each officer and advisor should have a copy.

STOCK NO. P22 / $4.95 SkillsUSA LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK PLUS THE FOUR PILLARS PACKAGE: STOCK NO. P09 /$10

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This 11th edition is a must-have for proper SkillsUSA meetings and for learning parlia-

mentary procedure. Use it with Parliamentary Procedure At A Glance sold below. STOCK NO. P93 / $18.95 EA.; 6 OR MORE, $16.50 EA.

H. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AT A GLANCE

Featuring a quick index guide, this easy-touse reference covers the essentials of parliamentary procedure. STOCK NO. P91 / $15 EA.; 6 OR MORE, $14 EA.

I. SUCCESS CARDS

These small cards provide a big way to recognize growth or an outstanding performance of relevant skills for life and work. Ten different card designs, each focusing on one of 10 relevant skills: leadership, teamwork, creativity, global awareness, critical thinking, responsibility, discipline, communications, ethics and coachability. Each has a description of the skills and space to add a message to the student. STOCK NO. P35 / $15 PER TEACHER SET OF 150 CARDS (15 COPIES OF EACH CARD) STOCK NO. P36 / $30 PER SCHOOL PACK OF 500 CARDS (50 COPIES OF EACH CARD)

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Technical Skills

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2017-2018 SkillsUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

The 2017-2018 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards is the official competition guide for the SkillsUSA Championships and is newly revised. It contains rules for all national events, including an overview, lists of technical skills and knowledge required, clothing requirements, eligibility, and equipment lists. It also lists the embedded academic skills in math, English and science. Rules for state and local events may vary from the national guidelines, but most competitive events are modeled after the national technical standards. As a free member benefit, SkillsUSA professional members receive the 20172018 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards when they have submitted a current and accurate email address with their membership details. The 2017-2018 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards is available online to professional members as part of the paid membership. Visit: www.skillsusa-register.org/Login.aspx The 2017-2018 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards can also be purchased as a separate download for $49.95. Visit: www.skillsusa.org/store/

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B. SkillsUSA WORK FORCE READY SYSTEM

A. QUIZ BOWL TIMING TOOLS BY ZEECRAFT TECH

With ZeeCraft’s Challenger II timers and responders, help your students become Quiz Bowl champions or use these tools to ensure that quiz activities are fair. Available online. Visit: www.skillsusa.org/store/quizbowl.html. Note: This product is not eligible for Total Participation School discounts.

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The SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System provides assessments that are supported by industry, education and policy leaders. The system helps instructors prove the benefit of their programs and helps young people find rewarding careers. Skill Connect Assessments offer a reliable evaluation of technical knowledge and skill, and they’re supported by a comprehensive system that makes administration simple. SkillsUSA has maintained a rigorous and educationally sound process to capture critical competencies, standards and criteria as defined by industry. Skill Connect Assessments may be used to identify individual educational needs as pre-assessments, to identify proficiency levels at the completion of a program of study or to prepare for the industry certification processes. Visit: www.workforcereadysystem.org C. CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

All occupations require high-quality customer service skills including communication, employability and listening skills. In 10 lesson

levels, students learn what customer service is, why it is important and what constitutes excellence in customer service. Through simulated scenarios, students test and explore the qualities required for work in the field. Visit: www.customerserviceprogram.org Note: This program aligns with the content of the Work Force Ready System Skill Connect Assessment. Visit: www.workforcereadysystem.org $7.50 PER LICENSE

D. OSHA TRAINING AT WWW.CAREERSAFEONLINE.COM

CareerSafe teaches younger workers how to stay safe. By providing entry-level workers, particularly high school and college students, with fundamental safety knowledge, this program brings the significance of safety to the forefront. Additionally, it affirms the value of life by joining efforts to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities suffered by this at-risk working population. CareerSafe is a nonprofit, educational program of TEEX and OSHA. Visit: www.CareerSafeOnline.com A DONATION IS MADE TO THE SkillsUSA FOUNDATION FOR EACH LICENSE PURCHASED.

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Frequently Asked Questions 1. What resources do you suggest to train my local officers? Chapter 6 in the Advisor’s Success Kit (Page 6) pertains to electing and training SkillsUSA officers and includes a section on training schedules as well as corresponding templates and resources. 2. How can I make our community service project a success while using the project as a learning experience for my students? The Champions Serving Others CD (Page 14) is an easy guide to community service projects and includes exercises that will help you create a learning environment for your students. The Discovery Sheets (Page 14) provide key discussion points so that students can present leadership information to their peers and gain additional experience. 3. I want to advertise SkillsUSA around my school. There are many organizations for students. How can I make SkillsUSA stand out? From Quotes to Results (Page 11) is an incredible poster series that includes 35 posters as well as a Teacher’s Guide that offers ideas to prompt discussion. There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be Skilled poster series (Page 4) includes a 50-minute lesson plan to be used in the classroom or chapter meeting. 4. Our fundraiser last year was a disaster. We desperately need help to get organized! Find the resources and templates you need in Chapter 14 of the Advisor’s Success Kit (Page 6). A checklist for conducting a fundraising activity and a long list of potential ideas are included. 5. Where can I find the competition guidelines? Guidelines for all of the national competitions can be found in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards, details on Page 20. The standards are now offered free as a benefit of professional membership. 6. My officers are going to present to our board of education, and we’re not sure how to help them prepare. Whether students are asked to make a speech or a full presentation, we want to ensure that they can perform to their fullest potential. Leveraging Your Leadership with POWERRful Presentations booklet and teacher’s kit (Page 12) ensure students’ success. 7. What do you have that will get new students excited about SkillsUSA? Show them A Week of Champions DVD found on Page 8 and What Is SkillsUSA? available at SkillsUSA’s YouTube page: www.youtube.com/user/ SkillsUSAOfficial. Follow with the There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be Skilled poster series on Page 4 to solidify what SkillsUSA is and why it is important.

8. Why is the Program of Work so important, and where can I learn more about it? The SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook found on Page 8 unveils the blueprint for the Program of Work. There are multiple sections within the Advisor’s Success Kit (Page 6) as well as the Leveraging Your Leadership Series (Pages 12 and 13) that will assist with the actual implementation of the Program of Work. 9. This is my first year as a SkillsUSA advisor, and I feel overwhelmed! Feeling overwhelmed is normal. Chapter 1 of the Advisor’s Success Kit on Page 6 provides insight into how SkillsUSA operates, and the kit is great for developing all aspects of your chapter. Follow up with the Chapter Materials Design Studio on Page 7 so that your chapter’s communications materials will look professional. 10. How can I ensure that a meeting is productive while allowing the officers to run it versus me? Empowering students to take the lead is a key component of the SkillsUSA philosophy. Resources to help your students organize and run a meeting include Leveraging Your Leadership with Effective Chapter Meetings booklet and teacher’s kit (Page 13), Leveraging Your Leadership with Parliamentary Procedure booklet and Teacher’s Kit (Page 12) and Chapter 8 of the Advisor’s Success Kit (Page 6). 11. How do I incorporate meaningful learning into chapter meetings and my lesson plans? We have just the tools you need. Jumpstart!, Propel and Accelerate, found on Page 14, will provide endless possibilities for engagement. 12. Looking back at the SkillsUSA activities my students conducted this year, I realize that we did not do the best job of getting the word out to everyone about our success. Achieve the recognition that your program and chapter deserve by taking the steps described in Skilled Marketing (Page 4). Also, check out Chapter 5 in the Advisor’s Success Kit (Page 6). 13. How can I help my students understand the value of effective communication? Whether you want to instill in your students an understanding of how to communicate effectively as part of team, the importance of nonverbal communication, proper written communication skills or the hazards of communicating through social media, the second edition of Leveraging Your Leadership With Effective Communication (Page 13) is meant for you.

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_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Note: Shipping and handling charges apply to Subtotal____________ all orders. For orders up to $1,000, add 10%. For orders over $1,000, add 8%. Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, add Shipping and Handling____________ 20%. Minimum shipping and handling is $9.95. Satisfaction guaranteed or receive a full refund GRAND TOTAL____________ for returned merchandise! (Excluding postage and files downloaded from www.skillsusa.org and products obtained from external vendors. See “Satisfaction Guaranteed” below.) Prices in effect until Aug. 31, 2017. SkillsUSA EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CATALOG POLICIES Shipping: All orders received by SkillsUSA will be processed and shipped within two business days of the receipt of the order (with exceptions for out of stock items, holidays, inclement weather). Shipping and handling charges do not apply to downloads or seminar registrations. Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and products must be returned undamaged/resalable to SkillsUSA within 60 days of purchase. (Refunds will not be provided for files downloaded from www.skillsusa.org and products obtained from external vendors. See “Satisfaction Guaranteed” below.) Rush Charges: Rush shipment is available at the request of the customer. The customer is responsible for all rush charges. SkillsUSA will assist in finding the best prices available for the customer. Damaged Goods: Any product received by a customer that is damaged from shipping will be replaced at no additional charge, or the customer will receive a full refund upon return of the product. Satisfaction Guaranteed: If customers are not completely satisfied with any product sold by SkillsUSA (excluding files downloaded from www.skillsusa.org and products External Vendors obtained from external vendors*), they may choose to: have the product replaced; Disclaimer substitute the product with another item of equal value; or have the price refunded. SkillsUSA Educational Resources / 2016-2017 23

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The 2017-2018 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards contains rules for all national events. As a free member benefit, SkillsUSA professional members receive the 2017-2018 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards when they have submitted an accurate email address. See Page 20 for details.

2017-2018 SkillsUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFITS SkillsUSA INITIATIVES.

A partnership with Cengage Learning offers SkillsUSA members access to free and discounted career transition resources. Through a portal designed by Cengage Learning, find courses and tools for current highschool and college/ postsecondary students, instructors and alumni. All SkillsUSA members have free access to the Career Transitions Portal featuring résumé workshops, interview simulations and career assessments to help find a job. SkillsUSA members and alumni also receive a discount on online courses. Visit: www.ed2go.com/pages/skillsusa/.

I. CENGAGE CAREER TRANSITIONS PORTAL

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