What is SkillsUSA?

SkillsUSA is an international nonprofit student organization that serves students enrolled in career and technical education training programs at our nation's public high schools, two and four year colleges, and career and technical centers. SkillsUSA's mission is to help its members become world class workers and responsible American citizens.  

SkillsUSA complements technical skills training with instruction in the employability skills that make a well rounded worker and citizen. Founded in 1965 as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America), SkillsUSA has developed nearly 8 million workers through active partnerships between employers and educators.

SkillsUSA's annual membership averages more than one-quarter million students and teachers in Trade, Industrial, and Technical Occupational Programs. Tennessee SkillsUSA proudly announces a 2008 membership of over 10,000.This membership is from both secondary and post-secondary schools across the state.    

Your Tennessee State Officers

2007-2008 Tennessee Secondary State Officers

Office	Name	School	Advisor
President	Jessica Sweatt	Gibson County High School	Michael Sims
East TN Vice-President	Chelsey Warwick	Union County High School	Kimberly Malone
Middle TN Vice-President	Neal Patel	Lawrence County High School	Paul Kersey
West TN Vice-President	Chris Scales	Craigmony High School	Stefani Everson
Secretary	Tommy Mayfield	Lawrence County High School	Paul Kersey
Treasurer	Whittney Lucan	Ridgeway High School	Stefani Everson
Reporter	Joseph Dickinson	Gibson County High School	Michael Sims
Parliamentarian	Jonathan Washington	Ridgeway High School	Stefani Everson

President

Jessica Sweatt

East TN. Vice-President

Chelsey Warwick

West TN. Vice-President

Chris Scales

Middle TN. Vice-President

Neil Patel

Secretary

Tommy Mayfield

Treasurer

Whittney Lucan

Parliamentarian

Jonathan Washington

We sincerely thank Mr. Paul Adler who serves as Tennessee SkillsUSA State Officer Supervisor and Team Coach. Mr. Adler gives his time and expertise to assist Tennessee SkillsUSA and the Executive Council in organizing events throughout the year.

2007-2008 Tennessee Post-Secondary State Officers

Office	Name	School	Advisor
President	Adam Roberts	Tennessee Technology Center at Chattanooga	Jimmy Jones
Vice-President	Danielle Keeling	Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson	Shane Hunter
Secretary	Sharon Hicks	Tennessee Technology Center at Athens	Carryl Weaver
Parliamentarian	Scott Smith	Tennessee Technology Center at Chattanooga	Richard Claburn