12 Advisors support students as they build employability skills, apply learning in real- world settings, and move confidently into careers, apprenticeships, or continued education. By integrating the SkillsUSA Framework, leading intentional Program of Work planning, and facilitating meaningful work-based learning opportunities, advisors make workforce development real, visible, and impactful at the local level. This guide is designed to be revisited throughout the year as a planning tool, reference, and trusted partner in your work. SkillsUSA also provides ongoing advisor support and coaching to help you organize, lead, and sustain a successful chapter. SkillsUSA LEARN is the home for professional development at SkillsUSA, connecting educators and advisors to timely, relevant learning experiences offered year-round, both online and in person at conferences, events and more. Purpose of This Guide and Your Role as the Advisor Serving as an advisor to a SkillsUSA chapter is one of the most intentional steps you can take in your professional career with a life-changing impact on your students and their future. Many of the roles and responsibilities of serving as an advisor naturally support the work you are already doing in the classroom. Whether you are exploring SkillsUSA for the first time or preparing to start or expand a chapter, this advisor guide provides the information, programs, resources, and opportunities you and your students need to PREPARE for the year, BUILD a student-led chapter, and CELEBRATE success. As an advisor, your role goes beyond managing a chapter. SkillsUSA advisors are workforce development leaders who connect education and industry, planning and action, and skill development to career outcomes. Advisors support students as they build employability skills, apply learning in real- world settings, and move confidently into careers, apprenticeships, or continued education. By integrating the SkillsUSA Framework, leading intentional Program of Work planning, and facilitating meaningful work-based learning opportunities, advisors make workforce development real, visible, and impactful at the local level. This guide is designed to be revisited throughout the year as a planning tool, reference, and trusted partner in your work. SkillsUSA also provides ongoing advisor support and coaching to help you organize, lead, and sustain a successful chapter. SkillsUSA LEARN is the home for professional development at SkillsUSA, connecting educators and advisors to timely, relevant learning experiences offered year-round, both online and in person at conferences, events and more. Purpose of This Guide and Your Role as the Advisor Serving as an advisor to a SkillsUSA chapter is one of the most intentional steps you can take in your professional career with a life-changing impact on your students and their future. Many of the roles and responsibilities of serving as an advisor naturally support the work you are already doing in the classroom. Whether you are exploring SkillsUSA for the first time or preparing to start or expand a chapter, this advisor guide provides the information, programs, resources, and opportunities you and your students need to PREPARE for the year, BUILD a student-led chapter, and CELEBRATE success. As an advisor, your role goes beyond managing a chapter. SkillsUSA advisors are workforce development leaders who connect education and industry, planning and action, and skill development to career outcomes.