Presentation to a Local Business or Chamber of

Commerce

What is SkillsUSA?

National student organization serving students enrolled in career and technical education training program in Georgia’s

public high schools and colleges. SkillsUSA’s mission is to help its members

become world-class workers and responsible American citizens.

What is the SkillsUSA Youth Development

Foundation?

The foundation works to raise public and private awareness, through active financial and volunteer support, for SkillsUSA

Georgia’s hands-on education contests and programs across the state.  This support ultimately results in inspiring Georgia’s high

school students to excellence at national competition and in pursuit of life long careers in many of Georgia's industries.

Key Facts of the YDF:•Started in 2008

• To date has raised over $125,000 and sent 200 plus students to National Skills and Leadership Conference in Kansas City, MO

• In 2010, gave a travel stipend to every national competitor

How the YDF helps Georgia Students:It means a lot that there are people around me that want to see me succeed and are willing

to devote their resources.Adam Beaudoin

Hiram High School

By sponsoring our team, you are not only funding a trip, you are funding the future goals and

dreams of multiple students.Hannah Stepp

Golden Isles Career Academy

Without help from community members like you, none of

this would be possible. Thank you!

Cynthia RayMurray Co. High School

While I have never met you, your support of SkillsUSA and myself will stay with me for

the rest of my life.Russell Cone

Bainbridge High School

How You Can Help:• Help the YDF and the students in your county

with a financial donation.

• Offer to train gold medalist in a skill you specialize in.

• Sponsor a contest at the State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to working together in the future.