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Below is information from the SkillsUSA Knowledge Bank.
Cultural diversity refers to the mixing and blending of many people from different cultures who are involved in a like activity or setting.
Excessive stress could lead to physical or emotional problems.
Goal setting is an important factor in being successful.
"Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work" is the SkillsUSA Motto.
"To create enthusiasm for learning" is part of the SkillsUSA Purpose.
A professional journal is a publication directly related to a profession.
A portfolio is a collection of a work representing education, self-development and career information.
A basic rule of business meetings is parliamentary procedure.
A goal is a statement of direction in your life-plan of action.
A good goal statement usually has three parts: what, when, how
A group of people joined in a cooperative activity is defined as a team.
A method of creating a lot of ideas in a short period of time and expanding your thinking is called brainstorming.
A written list of the order of business that will take place during the meeting is known as an agenda.
According to the Leadership Handbook, a public speech should be broken down into three basic parts: an introduction, body and closing.
According to the PDP, an association of merchants and business people for the promotion of commercial interest within the community is called a Chamber of Commerce.
After you have been hired by a company and before you can be paid, you will have to complete a federal form that tells the employer how many deductions you will claim for taxes. This is called a 1040.
An auditory learner learns best by listening.
Business meetings represent democracy in action.
Communication skills include speaking, listening, and writing.
Develop a firm handshake so a person's first impression of you will be a good one.
Each year by January 31st, your employer is required to provide a record of earnings to you. This federal form is known as the W2 Form.
Every state in the US has state legislators elected to serve on a legislated body that develops policies and laws.
Filling out a job application is often the first step when applying for a job.
There are five categories of motion recognized by Roberts Rules or Order, Newly Revised.
Only one main motion may be on the floor at any one time.
If a goal describes your plan for retirement, it is considered a long term goal.
If there is no second to a motion, the motion becomes lost or dead.
In a business meeting, only one person may preside at one given time.
In the Professional Development Program, the highest possible degree one may earn is the International Degree.
SkillsUSA was founded in 1999.
VICA was founded in 1965.
The quorum of an organization should be established in its Constitution and Bylaws.
It is healthy to balance your time between leisure activities and work activities.
Motivating factors can be internal or external.
One way to help you identify effective work skills is to shadow someone employed in your prospective occupation.
Professional development activities assist students in making a smooth transition from education into the workforce or their career.
Public Relations is the responsibility of the Reporter.
Receiving all chapter funds in a safe and businesslike manner and maintaining a record of all income and expenses is the job of the Treasurer.
Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Taking hotel souvenirs such as ashtrays, towels, and glasses is stealing.
Taxi drivers should receive 15-20% of the fare, plus $50 per bag if they handle your luggage for a tip.
The color blue in the SkillsUSA emblem represents the common union of the states and chapters.
The current SkillsUSA theme is "No Limits."
The officer responsible for preparing minutes is the Secretary.
The officer responsible for presiding over meetings is the President.
The officer that calls attention to errors in procedure during a meeting is the Parliamentarian.
The SkillsUSA Creed includes the phrases "I believe in the dignity of work; I Believe in the American way of life; I believe in education; I believe in fair play; I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work; I believe in high morals and spiritual standards."
The SkillsUSA officer responsible for presiding over and conducting meetings in the absence of the president is the Vice President.
The vice president's job includes program planning, preparing a Year End Report, and securing guest speakers.
The words "foster" and "create" can be found in the SkillsUSA Purpose.
To make a motion at a meeting, you must state your motion by saying, "I Move That."
A dark blue or black pen should be used when filling out a job application.
Taking roll means checking to see who is in attendance and to see if there is a quorum.
The acronym PDP represents Professional Development Program.
The letter V in SkillsUSA stands for Vocational.
A standing committee is a permanent committee which operates for the entire school year.
Your portfolio should contain documents and work samples to verify occupational qualifications and competencies used to promote oneself to an employer.
The accepted gratuity for good service in a restaurant is 15%.
Minutes are the written record of what is done during a meeting.
Unpaid experience in which you observe and participate in a specific occupation is referred to as shadowing or apprenticeship.
The web address of SkillsUSA is www.Txskillsusa.org or www.skillsusa.org
A letter of recommendation is the written statement form a person in authority that acts as an endorsement of your positive attributes.
The minimum essential officers necessary to conduct business is two.
A resume is the summary of ones personal history and employment experience.
If you lose your job you should ask your supervisor about existing employee benefits.
A mentor is a wise, mature, experienced person who helps you take steps towards being all that you can be.
Communication describes the exchange of ideas and messages of information.
Etiquette describes the forms and practices of correct behavior.
A minority describes the smaller in number groups in the population.
When assembling your portfolio for employment you should include your current resume.
The organization's name changed to SkillsUSA in 1999.
When presenting an award the proper way to pass it is to present with your left hand so that you can shake the recipient's hand with your right.
When reciting the SkillsUSA pledge, you are making a promise to yourself to prepare as a productive worker and citizen.
When using parliamentary procedure during a regular meeting, you can use a roll call, show of hands or secret ballot to take a vote.
The State SkillsUSA office is located at 4901 S Loop 289 #65087, Lubbock, TX 79464
The color red is the standard recommended for identifying danger.
The colors Red and White in the SkillsUSA emblem represent the individual states and chapters.
The Secretary is responsible for advising the President about the agenda during a meeting.
The Secretary is responsible for roll call.
The Parliamentarian is the authority on procedural matters.
The SkillsUSA Pledge states that you will "prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice."
The Professional Development Program is designed to help students make the transition from school to work.
Anyone can offer an amendment to a main motion.
You ultimately decide whether you succeed or fail.
You should ask teachers, principles, and counselors to write letters of reference.
The member who made the motion has the right to speak first on a motion.
The current SkillsUSA President is Maureen Tholen.
The current SkillsUSA Executive Director is Chelle Travis.