Leadership & Personal Growth

Your Personal Leadership Journey is designed for students who are ready for a more in-depth approach to learning leadership. Learn More

Educators have compiled 41 activities from more than 25 years of youth leadership development. This quick reference guide allows presenters to quickly identify activities ideal for either small or large groups, with varying degrees of physical activity, or requiring little to no materials. Learn More

A collection of 33 mixers and icebreakers to engage SkillsUSA students in meetings, workshops and other activities.

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This second printing has been updated to include a more specific focus on workplace communication including writing a resume and interviewing for a job. Learn More

This collection of engaging and proven activities is an excellent tool for student leaders who want to turn the ordinary into extraordinary. With activities for use during meetings, workshops and conferences, the ideas within this book will add fun and positive energy to any SkillsUSA event. Moreover, student leaders will have the ability to generate enthusiasm within the chapter while learning the art of influential leadership. Learn More

Adding relevance and retention to student learning often requires strategy. This book is designed to do just that with a philosophy centered on learning by doing. With more than 40 teaching strategies that enhance classroom instruction, Accelerate is a compilation of interactive and student-centered activities that apply content in a practical yet effective manner. Learn More

This revised, 26th printing of the SkillsUSA Member Handbook (formerly known as the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook) is the official guide to help members run successful chapters. 

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This 11th edition is a must-have for proper SkillsUSA meetings and for learning parliamentary procedure. Learn More

The Program of Work Launch Guide 1 is a digital resource brought to life in print and is designed for SkillsUSA advisors and chapter members as an introduction to planning and managing chapter activities throughout the school year. This guide walks users through six foundational activities that form the basis of a successful Program of Work. Projects are presented in a simplified format to help students build confidence in managing and implementing projects while understanding how activities connect and support one another. Future guides will place greater emphasis on committee involvement, cross project collaboration, and include additional templates and documentation to deepen learning and expand chapter activities.

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The Program of Work Guide 2 is a digital resource brought to life in print, building on the foundation established in Guide 1 by expanding project planning, coordination, and execution at the chapter level. Designed for SkillsUSA advisors and chapter leaders, this guide makes it easier to plan, track, and implement Program of Work activities throughout the school year. Guide 2 places greater emphasis on collaboration, documentation, and accountability, while providing practical tools and examples that support deeper engagement, stronger organization, and more meaningful student learning experiences.

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The Program of Work Guide 3 Activity Template is a digital resource brought to life in print and serves as the final guide in the Program of Work series. Designed for SkillsUSA advisors and chapter members, this guide moves away from prescriptive task lists and instead provides a flexible template that allows members to experience the full process of planning, conducting, evaluating, and celebrating an activity.

The included task list template guides members through planning and executing Program of Work activities, beginning with developing an intentional plan that includes instruction aligned to a targeted Essential Element. Once completed, the plan becomes a working tool to monitor progress, support accountability, and evaluate the successful completion of the activity.

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The Program of Work Committee Experiential Activity is a hands on, team based learning experience that brings the Program of Work structure to life. In this activity, chapter members divide into the six Program of Work committees and collaborate to design and build an innovative miniature golf course Par 3 hole. Each member serves on at least one committee and may take on multiple roles depending on chapter size.

Using committee instruction sheets, teams work together to plan, create, and execute their assigned tasks. The activity emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, time management, and accountability while reinforcing the purpose and function of each Program of Work committee. The completed Par 3 holes are judged, providing an engaging and practical way for members to apply leadership skills and experience committee based project execution.

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