SkillsUSA

Champions at Work

What is SkillsUSA?

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.

(as stated on the official SkillsUSA website)

Mission Statement

SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work.
SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually.
The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations.
More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA.

SkillsUSA National https://www.skillsusa.org/

SkillsUSA Wisconsin http://www.skillsusa-wi.org/wordpress/

Current Officers:

President - Ty Gaffney

Vice President - Nicole Elfering

Secretary - Quinn Dimpfl

Treasurer - Landen Bomkamp

Middle School Representative -

About our Chapter

The Barneveld SkillsUSA Chapter was re-established in 2014, with nine members, and has been active since. Our chapter made a name for itself that first year by placing at every event, including placing at nearly all of the contests we were entered in at the State competition that year. From the 2014-2015 SkillsUSA season to the following fall, 2015-2016 season, our chapter doubled in size, as shown below, and has continued to improve.

Members at State Competition 2015

Back row: Tia Phillips, Natalie Elfering, Paige Gaffney, Johan Kirch

Front row: Sycorral Vasquez, Bree Gaffney, Grace Gordon, Noelle Elfering, Macy Doescher

Members at District Competition 2015

Back row: Bree Gaffney, Paige Gaffney, Kayleigh Leahy, Noelle Elfering, Sycorral Vasquez, Natalie Elfering, Tia Phillips, Johan Kirch, Macy Doescher, Owen Pechan, Elise Kirch

Front row: Nicole Elfering, Kelly Gaffney, Greyson Markhardt, Alex Karls, Chase Ignatius, Emma Gordon, Grace Gordon, Jackson Vacha, Aaron Meier

So how did we do it?

Re-establishing the chapter took hard work and dedication from all the members. Understanding registration and contest guidelines were all new experiences for our chapter. Having members who cared about doing things correctly helped this chapter to get back on its feet.

Having strong leaders, and being a student led organization, really aids in the success of our chapter because members show more pride and interest in their work and activities.

What are we doing now?

Before attending competitions, our chapter holds monthly meetings to discuss and plan fundraising activities, prepare for competitions, create or update our resumes, and register for competitions.

We continue to have meetings and do chapter activities throughout the year. We have also begun working on larger fundraising projects that will draw in even more people and, hopefully, success.

How do I get involved?

Any middle or high school student is welcome to become a member. There are many contests that members can compete in. Members are welcome to compete in any event that interests them.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Mr. Hodgson ("Contact" page) or any of the SkillsUSA Officers and members.

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