Overview

The mission of the SkillsUSA - Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (SkillsUSA-VICA) is to provide quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. SkillsUSA-VICA builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.

Membership

The SkillsUSA - Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (SkillsUSA-VICA) is open to students enrolled in the following programs:

• Automotive Technology - Alva Campus
• Automotive Technology - Fairview Campus
• Auto Collision Technology - Alva Campus
• Occupational Services - Alva Campus
• Occupational Services - Fairview Campus
• Welding Technology - Fairview Campus

Links

National SkillsUSA-VICA Website

Oklahoma SkillsUSA-VICA Website

2007-2008 Alva Campus Officers

	Alva Campus AM Officers (l to r): Luis Baeza, President; Zach Chaffin, Vice President; Robert Rutledge, Reporter; and Adam Mallard, Secretary.
	Alva Campus PM Officers (l to r): Rick Adams, President; Luis Baeza, Reporter;  Devin Coulter, Secretary; and Jeff Rohrer, Vice-President.

Students Win First Place at State Contest

The SkillsUSA State Convention was held April 24-26, 2008, in Tulsa. Participating in the Job Readiness event from Northwest Technology Center, Alva campus were Ray Holcom and Rick Adams. Holcom participated in the Job Readiness Hard Surface Maintenance contest and was awarded first place and a gold medal. Adams participated in the Job Readiness Prepared Speech event and was also awarded first place and a gold medal. Both students were recognized on stage at the awards ceremony Friday evening held at the Mabee Center at Oral Roberts University. Adams was also recognized as a member of the National Technical Honor Society.

Ray Holcom and Rick Adams are presented with Gold Medals from Tim Lawrence, National Director, Skills USA.

Student Wins Medal at State Contest

Amee Shafer is an adult student in the Service Technology program at Northwest Technology Center Alva Campus.  Shafer participated in the Job Readiness contest help in conjunction with the State Skills USA contest help in Stillwater on Friday, March 28. Amee competed in the Child Care Aide contest and was awarded third place. She received a certificate and medal. Amee is the daughter of Judy and David Weaver.

Students Participate in Regional Contest

Students from the Service Technology program at Northwest Technology Center in Alva who placed at the recent regional competition include: (l to r) Rick Adams, first place in Job Skill Demonstration; Jeremy Speaker, fourth place in Low Speed Buffing; Ray Holcom, first place in Hard Surface Maintenance; Cecil Vickery, second place in Cake Decorating; Amee Shafer, first place in Child Care. Adams and Holcom will compete at the state competition in Tulsa in April. Shafer will compete in the state competition.

Students Participate in SkillsUSA Auto Collision Contest

Four Auto Collision Technology Students from the the Alva Campus placed at the District SkillsUSA Auto Collision Contest held February 6 at Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno. The students were accompanied to the contest by their instructor, Mr. Jeff Owen.

Displayed above are morning students of Auto Collision Technology. Ben Kreiman (left) placed First in the Auto Collision Secondary Division and Zachary Chaffin (right) placed Second in the Secondary Paint and Refinishing event. Ben also qualified for the State SkillsUSA Contest.	Displayed above are afternoon students of the Auto Collision Technology. Dakota Nusser placed 3rd in the Paint and Refinishing event of the Secondary Division and Jeff Rohrer placed 2nd in the Post-Secondary Auto Collision event. Jeff also qualified for the State SkillsUSA Contest.

Auto Technology Students Host SkillsUSA Contest

Mr. Ron Rader, Auto Technology Program instructor, and his Auto Technology class hosted the Region I SkillsUSA contest.

Les Corr and Jeff Rohrer are shown above with their instructor, Mr. Rader. They were the winners of the Local SkillsUSA Auto Technology Contest for the morning session.	Cody Green and Tyler Nighswonger are show above with their instructor, Mr. Rader. They were the winners of the Local SkillsUSA Auto Technology Contest for the afternoon session.
	Tyler Nighswonger is shown helping during the contest.

A photo gallery of the Auto Service Technology District Contest is available for your viewing.