SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national workforce development organization that helps students build the skills they need for success in school, work and life. It empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members through leadership development, teamwork, service, and real-world learning connected to career and technical education.
SkillsUSA Tennessee Postsecondary brings those opportunities to students across the state through local chapters, statewide events and hands-on experiences. Students can grow as leaders, take part in competitions, attend conferences, serve their communities and strengthen the personal and workplace skills employers value. For TCAT Athens students, SkillsUSA can be a strong way to build confidence, connect classroom learning to career goals and prepare for success after graduation.
National Technical Honor Society
We are pleased to announce our affiliation with the National Technical Honor Society beginning Fall Quarter 2004. The NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. Over 2000 schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories are affiliated with the Society. Member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace. The purpose of the NTHS is to:
Recognize and honor excellence in career and technical education.
Encourage students to reach for higher levels of achievement, develop self-esteem and pride.
Champion a stronger; more positive image for career and technical education in America.
Promote critical work-place valuates - skill development, honesty, responsibility, service, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership.
Help member schools and colleges build and maintain effective partnerships with local business and industry.
Provide greater career opportunities for the NTHS membership, and promote educational excellence in America.
Joining NTHS is an important career investment, respected by business, industry and education. NTHS membership will add value and prestige to your professional portfolio. Student candidates must meet national and local membership standards, and should be persons who have demonstrated scholastic achievement, skill development, leadership, honesty, responsibility, and good character. Membership in a career/technical student organization is import to leadership development and career preparation, and therefore, strongly encouraged.
To learn more about the NTHS, visit their website at http://www.nths.org.