U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC) and SkillsUSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Tuesday between the two organizations. The agreement identifies collaboration to support the Nation’s youth in developing the skills and leadership qualities necessary for success in technical careers and beyond.
SkillsUSA already provides Army soldiers with a wide selection of online training courses at no cost to the soldier. These courses can be used to improve proficiency in their current position, or to prepare for transitioning into the civilian workforce.
Quotes from leaders of each organization:
“SkillsUSA is proud to partner with the U.S. Army to demonstrate the available career opportunities and prepare students for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations. Our organizations share common goals as institutions that value education, training and leadership, skills they need to succeed in life. This MOU represents SkillsUSA’s commitment to continued dialogue and collaborative actions with the U.S. Army. It helps ensure today’s youth are not only well-prepared for career success, but enables them as leaders and citizen contributors that keep our Nation strong.”
- Timothy Lawrence, Executive Director of SkillsUSA
“The Army is extremely proud of its relationship with SkillsUSA. The annual National Leadership Conference has afforded us the opportunity to demonstrate the technical career options available in the U.S. Army and has allowed us to support SkillsUSA in their mission to empower our student members to become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. Additionally, we want to help the next generation of leaders through educational funding, advanced training, mentoring and leadership development in the many ways we can. With more than 150 different career paths, the U.S. Army offers these students many options.”
- Colonel Derik Crotts, Director of Strategic Communications, USAAC