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2022-23 Theme: Our Time is Now

The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2022-23 school year is:

SkillsUSA: Our Time is Now

The topic to be addressed by contestants in the 2023 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions is our theme, “SkillsUSA: Our Time is Now.”

Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:

  1. The membership theme “SkillsUSA: Our Time is Now” implies that members have both the tools and the confidence to take on further education or employment in their career field. Name three ways that SkillsUSA has prepared you with the tools to enter the workforce?
  2. How is the SkillsUSA Framework of developing Personal Skills, Workplace Skills and Technical Skills Grounded in Academics central to the idea of being ready for employment?
  3. The theme “Our Time is Now” is inclusive of all SkillsUSA members and their collective preparedness and confidence in their skills and abilities. How has your SkillsUSA chapter worked together to ensure that all chapter members are career-ready?
  4. If asked to create a member recruitment campaign around the theme “Our Time is Now”, what would be your key points?
  5. How has learning and practicing the SkillsUSA Framework Essential Elements given you confidence in your skill set? Name two Essential Elements that you have practiced during your SkillsUSA membership that are mastered now.
  6. What activities or learning within your career and technical education program have prepared you to contribute to the workforce, implementing the concepts and the positive confidence exemplified in the theme “SkillsUSA: Our Time is Now”?
  7. What does the theme “SkillsUSA” Our Time is Now” mean to you?

Download the theme art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRnrsN1O7wQ&feature=emb_title

Evelyn Mazaba-Gonzaga

Delcastle Technical High School

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Devin Jones

Delcastle Technical High School

I’m an upcoming senior at Delcastle Technical High School and thrilled to represent Delaware SkillsUSA as a 2026-2027 State Officer. During my service, I seek to encourage more members to get involved in SkillsUSA. My experiences in SkillsUSA have helped me understand how strong leadership can positively influence a team and create opportunities for others to succeed. It is my intention to lead by example, for I believe actions are stronger than words.

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Mark Smith

Delcastle Technical High School

I’m going into my junior year at Delcastle Tech. High School, and I’m proud to represent Delaware SkillsUSA as a state officer. I’m happy to serve with my peers, and I hope to expand my knowledge and leave a positive impact on the team. With the skills and experience I gain, I have a goal to run for national office next year. I’m eager to face challenges and create meaningful connections throughout the year. For the 2026-2027 year, I hope to expand understanding of the framework for students involved with SkillsUSA, as the skills in the framework set students up for lifelong-careers.

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Bianca Vazquez

Polytech Highschool

I am currently a rising senior at Polytech High School and I am honored to currently be serving as a SkillsUSA state officer. In this chapter I will commit to getting more people involved in Skills and truly make sure people know what SkillsUSA is.This will ensure more people have career readiness towards their future. I am very happy to be representing the state of Delaware and to be gaining knowledge to pass down to my peers.I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to making a lasting impact within my community.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. [email protected]

Juliette Carman

Polytech Highschool

I am currently a rising senior attending POLYTECH Highschool and it is my first year proudly serving as a Delaware State Officer for SkillsUSA. With this title comes great responsibility, so I will exhaust every effort to make sure I represent and advocate for every career and technical education student in my state. My main goal for the 2026-2027 season is to get more people involved in SkillsUSA. The more students and my chapter can get informed about the goals of our organization, the more people we can help become career-ready individuals in the workforce. I believe some of my most valuable contributions to my team are my problem solving skills and my ability to connect with others and make connections. This responsibility is something that I am very grateful for and will use my passion for SkillsUSA as a foundation of my service.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. [email protected].

Jacob Madden

Polytech Highschool

I  am a rising senior at Polytech High School and currently serve as a Delaware SkillsUSA State Officer, representing career and technical education students across Delaware. In this role, I collaborate with student leaders, educators, and industry partners while strengthening my leadership, public speaking, and teamwork skills. I take pride in representing my peers and helping inspire students to grow personally, professionally, and as future leaders. In addition,I am a hardworking, dedicated, and driven individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous learning. I strive to make a positive impact in every role I take on and am always eager to embrace new challenges, develop new skills, and create meaningful opportunities for growth.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. [email protected].