HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER IN JUST A FEW EASY STEPS!
First, fill out the FCTC SignUp Form - this does not commit or register you with SkillsUSA. An Advisor will contact you with more information. If you are confident you want to become a member, see membership link below.
Membership Fee is $25.
You can pay via MySchoolBucks.com (Use QR Code or MySchoolBucks.com, click on the drop-down menu at top and choose 'School Store' and select 'Student Fees'>'SkillsUSA'.)
All fees are due by December 19, 2025
PAY YOUR DUES! MEMBERSHIP IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT PAYMENT!
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations.
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technical Center (FCTC) is a local chapter of SkilsUSA, part of Region 4 Southern. We are an active membership with an average of over 450 members a year. Being a member provides a myriad of options and tools that can catapult a student in the career of their choice, including but not limited to, scholarships, job opportunities, competitions, training, and so much more!
Mr. Michael Stevens (AR&R) and Ms. Mary Thompson (IT) are your local chapter advisors at FCTC. Feel free to reach out to either of them to ask questions or find out more information!
Mike Stevens mwstevens@smcps.org 301-475-0242 ext. 28204
Mary Thompson mkthompson@smcps.org 301-475-0242 ext. 28220