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
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career & technical education. Thousands of schools and colleges are affiliated with the Society. Member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace.
Mission: To honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.
Vision: To be the leader in providing recognition for excellence in career and technical education and creating significant occupational opportunities for America's top workforce education students.
NTHS Criteria for Nomination:
Student is not eligible is he/she is on probation for any reason.
Completion of 864 hours.
A cumulative grade average (Theory, Skill and Worker Characteristics) of an “A” (3.6) on the transcript. An “A” is defined by the given criteria for the specific program in which the student is enrolled.
Student must have a good attendance record, being present for at least 95% of the total scheduled hours at the point of nomination.
Student shows ability to follow directions, attends classes regularly, safety conscious, exhibits good teamwork skills, takes pride in work, involved in community service activities of the school, is dependable, responsible and honest, exhibits a positive attitude, exhibits leadership and good citizenship, and shows initiative.
NTHS Criteria for Membership:
Approval by the Chapter Advisory Committee.
Submit application.
Submit professional letter of recommendation (not family or friend)
Submit a 100 word typed statement discussing, “Why Being a Member of the NTHS is Important to Me”.
To Remain Active:
Student must maintain the above criteria.
At the end of the term after induction and the graduating term, the instructor must verify that the student is still meeting the minimum criteria in order to remain active and ultimately graduate with NTHS honors.
Membership Benefits Include:
Membership certificate, presentation folder, pin, card, window decal, foil diploma seal, and official NTHS graduation tassel.
Online educational and career resources.
NTHS scholarship eligibility.
Letters of recommendation for employment, college admissions, or scholarships.
Potential recruitment opportunities.
Distinguishing commencement regalia and NTHS logo gear available for purchase at www.nths.org.