What is one of the key values promoted by SkillsUSA?

One of the key values promoted by SkillsUSA is collaboration and teamwork. This value emphasizes the importance of working together with others to achieve common goals, reflecting the reality of most professional environments where teamwork is essential for success. By fostering collaboration, SkillsUSA prepares students not only to hone their individual skills but also to effectively communicate, cooperate, and problem-solve with peers, which are crucial skills in the workforce.

This value aligns with SkillsUSA's mission to enhance the quality of the workforce by developing students’ technical and interpersonal skills through competitive events, projects, and group activities. In contrast, an emphasis on competition at all costs undermines the spirit of cooperation. Similarly, focusing solely on independent skills development or individual achievement moves away from the communal learning and shared experiences that are vital in the vocational fields that SkillsUSA serves.