When asked to rank applied skills, employers overwhelmingly report consistent responses across all three education levels: workplace skills, personal skills and technical skills. #SkillsUSAframework
The top 3 skills and experiences that students report gaining in their CTE classes are: skills to help them get jobs in the future, real-world examples to help them understand academic classes, and the chance to work as part of a team. #CTE#SkillsUSA
Harvard Business School found that 27% of trained skilled professionals earn more than people with the average bachelor's degree. #SkillsUSA#SkillsUSAFramework
A parent explains how he came to support his daughter’s choice to join a CTE program and why administrators & others should too. 1. She'll require fewer college courses 💰💸 2. She'll have a competitive background for research opportunities. 👩🏽🔬 https://t.co/mXHyIFgXAV
Did you know that the SkillsUSA Framework assesses student skill development along a learning continuum of awareness, demonstration and mastery? #SkillsUSA
Often times when individuals think about STEM, they think of scientists and engineers which is right on target. However, what doesn’t come to mind are the numerous high wage, high skilled, and high demand careers which CTE is preparing students for. #STEM#CTE
Organizations like #SkillsUSA are working to change the misconception some parents may have about skilled trades and vocational programs. Not everyone needs to take the traditional path to professional success. #SkillsGap#SkilledTrades https://t.co/9h5y5qXoXe
The SkillsUSA Framework provides a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA participation to employers, school administrators, parents and other students #SkillsUSA
April is #NationalWeldingMonth!
Did you know a highly skilled welder can earn the salary of a doctor or a lawyer? Welding is one of the very few skills that can earn you a six-figure income without a college degree.