The reason for the competitions, prepare individual students to be educated and skilled in their area of study and to prepare them for leadership roles in the world of work. I just can't say enough about this organization and the purpose it serves in today's technology working environment. I realize how much can be gained with this type of positive motivation in early schooling. Examples of leadership roles, personal development in areas of teamwork, learning how to stay focused on short term and long term goals to accomplish an end result. SkillsUSA  is a people development and challenging organization. The members are champions educated and skilled to work as stated by Mike Rowe (But they get it as well) thanks to Mr. Mike Rowe SkillsUSA will be recognized  on his new show opening, Some Body Has Got To Do It.