These are usually people from industry who help on the day of the contest. The judges work with the contest committee to evaluate the students' performance during the contest. Each year we are seeking industry help to judge our state contests.
The committee is also made up of industry partners. The committee takes the technical standards from the national level and creates the state contest, aligning it with the national contests as closely as possible to help prepare students for the next level of competition. The committee is also responsible for securing industry-related prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
The contest coordinator is typically an instructor at the host technical institute. The coordinator works with the contest committee to secure the resources and facility needed to put on the contests. Ideally the coordinator does not help set up stations or materials, and should not have access to contest information, as the coordinator may have students competing. The contest coordinator is the facilities manager for the contest, making sure the shop has the necessary tools and equipment the committee is seeking.
These are past student members or professional members who wish to give back to the organization. Alumni may help with contest committees, the state officer team, contest judging, or Courtesy Corps.
At this time volunteers do not receive any type of stipend or payment. SkillsUSA South Dakota will provide a 1099 to the individual or industry partner for their in-kind donation, supply and equipment donations, or prize donations.
Tell us how you'd like to help and the state office will match you with a contest that fits your trade.