SkillUSA Flashcards

1
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Professionalism

A

meeting the behavioral expectations of others

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2
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Integrity

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doing the right thing in a reliable way

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3
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Work Ethic

A

putting forth my best effort to meet expectations

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4
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Responsibility

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taking ownership of my work, my behavior, and my actions

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5
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Adaptability/Flexibility

A

embracing change

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6
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Self-Motivation

A

exhibiting a passion for life and career

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7
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Communication

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sending and receiving clear messages

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8
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Decision Making

A

ability to choose between options

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9
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Teamwork

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working with others to achieve a common goal

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10
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Multicultural Sensitivity

A

respecting those who are different from yourself

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11
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Planning, Organizing, and Management

A

processes to be efficient and productive

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12
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Leadership

A

igniting human potential and performance

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13
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Computer and Technology Literacy

A

effective use of technology

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14
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Job-Specific Skills

A

unique knowledge and skills required by a job

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15
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Safety and Health

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following workplace health, wellness, and safety guidelines

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16
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Service Orientation

A

meeting the needs of internal and external customers

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17
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Professional Development

A

intentional learning experiences that enhance your career path

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18
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Getting a Job: Two types of goals are…

A

short term and long term

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19
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Getting a Job: You should ask for…

A

letters of reference from teachers and employers

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20
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Getting a Job: When you greet someone…

A

use a firm handshake

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21
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Getting a Job: When seeking employment you should know…

A

what the company does, the name of the person you are meeting and have an appointment

22
Q

President

A

presiding over meetings

23
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Vice President

A

assisting the president and presiding over meetings when the president is absent

24
Q

Secretary

A

keeping the minutes and the agenda

25
Q

Reporter

A

write stories and publicizes chapter activities

26
Q

Parliamentarian

A

keep order and advising the president on parliamentary procedures

27
Q

Treasurer

A

keeping records of the money

28
Q

Historian

A

keep a record of the chapter’s history

29
Q

How many SkillsUSA districts are in Missouri?

A

nine

30
Q

Missouri SkillsUSA districts

A

central, east central, south central, west central, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest

31
Q

Lewis and Clark’s district

A

east district

32
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SkillsUSA State Director

A

Mrs. Christy McElwain, Jefferson City, MO

33
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Missouri’s region

A

Region IV/Mid America

34
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PDP

A

Professional Development Program AKA SkillsUSA knowledge test

35
Q

SkillsUSA Motto

A

Champions at Work - Preparing for leadership in the world of work

36
Q

Red and white

A

individual states and chapters

37
Q

blue

A

common union of the states and of the chapters

38
Q

gold

A

individual, the most important element of the organization

39
Q

SkillsUSA Creed

A

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 moral and spiritual standards

40
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shield

A

patriotism

41
Q

gear

A

industrial society

42
Q

torch

A

knowledge

43
Q

orbital circles

A

technology

44
Q

hands

A

individual

45
Q

SkillsUSA Pledge

A

Upon My Honor, I pledge:
To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers. To base my expectations of regard upon the solid foundation of service. To honor and respect my vocation in such a way to bring repute to myself. And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.

46
Q

When asked to pass the salt and pepper at a table, you should…

A

pass them both at the same time, even if someone asks for only the salt

47
Q

Gratuity “tip” for a good service restaurant

A

15%-20%

48
Q

When was SkillsUSA founded?

A

1965

49
Q

What was SkillsUSA originally called?

A

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)

50
Q

What state was the first to wear the official red blazer/jacket?

A

Illinois

51
Q

When and where did VICA officially became SkillsUSA?

A

July 4th, 1999 at the National Skills and Leadership Conference

52
Q

SkillsUSA Framework

A

develops the individual through personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics