SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high-performance workers in public career and technical programs. We provide quality educational experience for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. We build and reinforce self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills.​

SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academic studies.

SkillsUSA Pathways