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Core values

- **Addressing the Skills Gap**: SkillsUSA helps bridge the gap between available skilled jobs and the number of skilled professionals, which is a significant societal need[1][3][5].
- **Career and Technical Education**: The organization integrates industry standards into classroom curriculum, ensuring students are career-ready and equipped with personal, workplace, and technical skills[1][3][5].
- **Promoting Equity and Inclusion**: SkillsUSA engages with marginalized communities, works to remove barriers to opportunity, and advocates for equity, which contributes to a more inclusive and equitable society[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By providing students with real-world skills and connections to industry, SkillsUSA enhances their employability and economic security, leading to improved quality of life[5].
- **Community and Leadership Development**: The organization fosters leadership skills, community service, and professional development, which are crucial for community well-being and positive change[1][3][5].