skilled and technical

Skilled and Technical Education prepares students for employment and/or continuing education opportunities in technical trades, as well as promoting quality programs based on recognized industry standards.

CAREERS IN SKILLED AND TECHNICAL

The major industrial areas of skilled and technical are construction, manufacturing, transportation, communication, personal services, and protective services. People who work in skilled and technical fields are found everywhere. They are the contractors who build your new home and the factory workers who assemble your stereo. They are the pilots who fly you to your vacation destination and the news anchors who bring you the news. They are the police officers who keep you safe and the auto technicians who use the latest technology to figure out why your car isn't working. Careers in skilled and technical include, but are not limited to:

  • Construction Trades: Building Inspector, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Plumber
  • Mechanics and Repairs: Auto Collision Repairer, Automotive Service Technician, Diesel Engine Technician, Electrician, Electronics Technician, Welder
  • Precision Production Trades: Civil Engineer, Computer Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
  • Transportation and Material Moving: Air Traffic Controller, Commercial Pilot, Heavy Duty Diesel Operator, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator
  • Communications: TV Broadcasting
  • Protective Services: Firefighter, Law Enforcement
  • Personal Services: Cosmetologist, Manicurist
  • Visual Arts: Commercial Photographer, Commercial Artist, Graphics Designer
STUDENT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION

SkillsUSA is the student leadership organization for Trade and Technical Education. SkillsUSA provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. The organization builds and reinforces self-confidence, high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.

  • Nationally there are over 264,000 members
  • Utah has over 13,000 members

www.skillsusa.org

our vision...

is to see that every student receives the academic knowledge and technical skills needed to be successful in the skilled or technical career of choice. Students will develop essential career preparation skills through technical and experiential education, as well as personal leadership opportunities.