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VICA motto

VICA creed

VICA pledge

VICA curriculum

VICA facts

VICA members benefits

Technical Computer Applications Article

1997 Theme

1997 Skills USA medalists

Ask any employer

International VICA degree

International Youth skills Competition

Secondary Occupational Programs

Student Bill of Rights

Technical Standards

TECHSPO a Big Success

Workshops and Seminars

 

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The VICA Motto

Preparing for leadership in the world of work.

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The VICA Creed

I believe in the dignity of work

I hold that society has advanced to its present culture through the use of the worker's hands and mind. I will maintain a feeling of humbleness for the knowledge and skills that I receive from professionals, and I will conduct myself with dignity in the work I do.

I believe in the American way of life

I know our culture is the result of freedom of action and opportunities won by the founders of our American republic, and I will uphold their ideals.

I believe in education

I will endeavor to make the best use of knowledge, skills and experience that I will learn in order that I may be a better worker in my chosen occupation and a better citizen in my community. To this end, I will
continue my learning now and in the future.

I believe in fair play

I will, through honesty and fair play, respect the rights of others. I will always conduct myself in the manner of the best professionals in my occupation and treat those with whom I work as I would like to be treated.

I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work

I feel that compensation and personal satisfaction received for my work and services will be in proportion to my creative and productive ability.

I believe in high moral and spiritual standards

I will endeavor to conduct myself in such a manner as to set an example for others by living a wholesome life and by fulfilling my responsibilities as a citizen of my community.

 

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The VICA Pledge

Upon my honor, I pledge:

To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be
recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers.
To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service.
To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself.
And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America.

Meaning of the pledge

Upon my honor, I pledge: This is a very strong statement. It means you are committed to follow through on your promise.

To prepare myself: Preparation requires self-control. It means effort without immediate reward but with the
knowledge that the effort will pay off when the preparation is completed.

By diligent study: Diligence implies something far beyond a quick review of assignments. Diligence means
perseverance, concentration and not always taking the easy route.

And ardent practice: A person of character makes every effort in spite of setbacks or personal loss.

To become a worker: VICA members take pride in making things happen, in being good workers and in their employers.

Whose services: Doing things for others is the basis of many occupations. VICA members strive to be active in their schools and communities.

Will be recognized as honorable: The result of preparation, study, practice, work and service is the respect and honor given VICA members.

To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service: This statement reinforces the
attitude that we must first serve in order to gain. This attitude is important to success.

To respect my vocation: VICA members choose their vocations and learn all they can about their occupations, including the history, leaders, skills, technology and the future the occupations hold.

To bring repute to myself: VICA members strive to have a good reputation among their peers, fellow workers, teachers, parents and employers.

To spare no effort in upholding these ideals: This means service to the community, school and VICA chapter--getting things done and becoming a leader, all with the ideals of VICA in mind.

 

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VICA Curricula

Since 1965, VICA has been serving students, educators and business and industry by keeping up with both
employers' needs and education mandates and trends. Business, industry and education partnerships thrive in curricula programs that require industry input in classroom standards. Both the Professional Development Program and the Total Quality Curriculm provide a vehicle to facilitate these partnerships.

Professional Development Program
Total Quality Curriculum

 

 

Professional Development
Program Curriculum

Winner of the IACET Oracle Award

and the

AVA-VIM Award of Excellence

 

 

Professional Development Program (PDP), A School-to-Work Curriculum VICA has released the totally revamped employability skills training curriculum, the Professional Development Program, funded in part by J.C. Penney Company, Inc., and Sears, Roebuck and Co., this latest edition has been updated to meet employers needs and streamlined for easier implementation. The program guides students through more than 70 employability skills activities that are covered in seven levels of the program, activities that
help meet the competencies outlined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS).

Use of the award-winning* PDP encourages local business involvement in the training of tomorrow's entry-level workers. As a matter of fact, Pennzoil has found PDP to be a perfect match for reaching future employees at the local level. The company has donated $48,500 to supply curriculum and training to selected sites nationwide. Sites have included: Somerset County Vocational School, Bridgewater, N.J.; Tomball High School, Tomball, Texas; East Valley Institute of Technology; Mesa, Ariz.; and Pike County Area Vocational School, Piketon, Ohio. General Motors has also chosen concepts of the PDP for design of its AutomotiveYES program, a program to reach automotive students at the local level.

A school-to-work curriculum, the PDP provides the tools to strengthen school-based learning, work-based
learning and connecting activities as outlined in the School to Work Opportunities Act. It guides students through more than 70 employability skill development activities that are covered in seven levels of the program. Skills lessons include self-assessments to communications skills, ethics, conflict resolution, government awareness, time management skills, career research and more.

The curriculum can be used as an individual self-development course or for group instruction. It can be integrated into the existing curriculum or used as a separate course of study. Students are recognized for individual achievement as they develop their professional and occupational skills.

The program enables instructors to become managers of the learning process while encouraging students to
become responsible for their own learning and development. PDP links academic and occupational programs and business/industry and community leaders in a cooperative partnership for student development.

*Winner of the 1996 IACET Oracle Award and the 1996 AVA-VIM Award of Excellence

TOTAL QUALITY CURRICULUM (TQC)

 

Total Quality Curriculum (TQC)
The TQC was designed to help meet the needs of American business and industry. These needs were brought about because of changes in the global economy. The American work force can no longer remain competitive using old methods. The Total Quality Curriculum enhances VICA's Quality at Work movement by preparing students for the world of work in the classroom.

From the history of quality to hands-on experiences, the TQC allows educators, trainers, and other career
development agencies to address the quality management philosophy with ease. In the classroom, elementary, secondary and postsecondary instructors, administrators and students, can examine quality for the first time. Likewise, adults in on-the-job training in a manufacturing setting can benefit from the TQC.

The quality concepts addressed include an overview of the quality movement and the individuals whose ideas encouraged the redirection of American business. Concepts include: productivity growth, customers and customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, defining quality, teams, idea generation, reaching consensus, decision making, flow charts, cause and effect diagrams, Pareto diagrams, histograms, correlation/scatter diagrams, check sheets, surveys, decision making using gathered data, data display methods, and run/control charts.

 

Like the PDP, the TQC was developed by a partnership-this partnership included educators and quality experts. The TQC is designed to incorporate Total Quality Management (TQM) principles into daily classroom activities. The TQC emphasizes the basic employability skills outlined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) while giving students skills that apply to their general education, career training and everyday life. The TQC prepares students for a TQM environment while they're still in school. So vital are the skills of TQM, that for the first time ever, VICA held a TQM Event at the Skills USA Championships in June. For official TQM Event rules, click here.

Training seminars
Besides delivering curriculum materials, VICA holds one-day PDP and two-day TQC training seminars. Those who attend receive the curricula, the skills to integrate it, and the chance to earn continuing education units (CEUs). Last year VICA was approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) as an authorized Continuing Education Unit (CEU) sponsor. VICA is the only vocational student organization offering CEUs, and since authorization, nearly 1,000 participants in PDP and TQC training have been awarded CEUs.

 

For more information contact:
National VICA
P.O. Box 3000
Leesburg, VA 20177-0300
(703) 777-8810.

 

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VICA Facts

What:

VICA is a national organization serving nearly 250,000 high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations.

Where:

VICA has almost 250,000 student members annually, organized into more than 13,000 chapters and 53 state and territorial associations (including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands).

Its Purpose:

VICA prepares America's high performance workers. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. VICA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.

Partnerships With Business/Education/Students:

Approximately 15,000 teachers and school administrators serve as professional VICA members and instructors. More than 500 corporations, trade associations and labor unions actively support National VICA through financial aid, in-kind contributions, and involvement of their people in VICA activities. Many more work directly with state associations and local chapters.

VICA Programs:

VICA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. During the annual national-level Skills USA Championships, more than 3,800 students compete in 66 occupational and leadership skill areas. VICA programs also help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the classroom.

The VICA Total Quality Curriculum enhances VICA's Quality at Work movement by preparing students for the world of work starting in the classroom. The curriculum emphasizes the competencies and essential workplace basic skills identified by employers and the U.S. Secretary of Labor's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS).

The Professional Development Program is a self-paced curriculum for secondary and college students. It
teaches skills such as effective communication and management, teamwork, networking, workplace ethics, job interviewing and more. The curriculum involves local industry and academics and can be used in day-trades, apprenticeship training, cooperative education, school-to-work, academic and special needs programs.

For further information, contact:
Thomas W. Holdsworth
Voice: (703) 737-0607
Fax: (703) 777-8999

 

 

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VICA Member Benefits

 

VICA members benefit most by being involved at each level of the state and national structure. Every member can be involved at the local level by serving as an elected officer, serving as a committee member, or participating in the Skills USA Championships. If a state has a sub-state level, a selected number of students can become involved in regional leadership activities for officers or in competitive events. Leaders and winners at the regional level can advance to the state level of events. And finally, state winners have the opportunity to advance to national level activities.

VICA members will have the "competitive edge" when they enter the work force if they participate in the Skills USA Championships. This program provides vocational-technical instructors (chapter advisors) with instructional tools that can be used to develop, practice and refine their technical and leadership skills.

VICA can help vocational-technical education programs attract more students to their respective career fields and encourage excellence in individual and team performance. Competition--local, district, state and national--is a vehicle that can be used to motivate and inspire vocational-technical students to give their very best. It prepares vocational-technical students for a highly competitive and demanding work force.

Beyond the national level there is an international contest; however, only a limited number of students nationwide actually reach this level of participation.

 

 

 

 

Skills USA Championships

The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the Skills USA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of vocational students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations.

Working against the clock and each other, the participants prove their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There are also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedure.

The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. The national technical committee is assisted by local representatives of education and industry. Safety practices and procedures--an area of great concern to labor and management alike--are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant's score.

 

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1997-98 Theme

The theme for 1997-1998 is:
VICA: Quality at Work
Achieve New Heights

 

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1997 Skills USA Medalists

For more information, contact: Thomas Holdsworth (703) 737-0607

VICA Announces Winners in Annual National
Leadership Conference
and Skills USA Championships

At an awards ceremony on June 27, the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) announced the winners of the 33rd annual National Leadership Conference and Skills USA Championship, held at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

VICA is the national organization for secondary and post-secondary students in trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations education. Contests in 57 skill and leadership development areas were judged by
representatives of business, industry, labor, and education. There are more than a quarter-million members
nationwide each year.

The best in the nation -- our Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal winners can be accessed below:

Winners listed by contest area

Winners listed by state

 

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Ask Any Employer

 

 

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International VICA Degree (IVD)

Deadline for submitting materials for the IVD to the state VICA office is April 1, 1997. Approved materials must be received by National VICA (from the state office) on or before May 1, 1997.

Successful candidates (candidates attaining the IVD) from the automotive and cosmetology fields are eligible for a Firestone/JCPenney scholarship which reimburse them for travel and lodging expenses related to the National VICA conference. The amount reimbursed is dependent on the number of candidates from the automotive/cosmetology field. Successful candidates must submit a copy of their air and lodging receipts to the New Markets Department at National VICA no later than August 1, 1997.

State VICA Directors are asked to remind their chapters about the deadlines and the scholarship.

NOTE: This deadline date reflects the final deadline for the National Office. Individual states
establish their own deadlines in order to meet National requirements.

Always check with your State VICA Director for the deadlines in your state.

All Contents (c) 1997 Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 

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International Youth Skills Competition

 

What It Is: The International Youth Skills Competition (IYSC) [formerly called the
International Youth Skill Olympics in the United States] is a biennial contest in skilled
trade occupations. It is sponsored by the International Organization for the Promotion of
Vocational Training, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Its Purpose: The IYSC promotes vocational training in craft, industrial and service
trades. It is a measure of training quality and provides opportunities to examine vocational
training in member countries.

Next Contest: The 35th IYSC will be held in Montreal, Canada in 1999.

Last Contest: The 34th IYSC was held in St. Gallen, Switzerland, July 4-7, 1997.

 

Participating Countries: The following are member countries which were eligible for participation in the 1995
IYSC: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Republic of China (Taiwan), South Africa, South Tyrol, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States.

Contestant Eligibility: To compete, students must be under the age of 23. Only one individual represents his/her nation in a contest.

United States Participation: In 1973, the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), was recognized by President Richard Nixon as the official organization to represent the United States at the IYSC. The U.S. first competed in 1975.

Financial Support for the IYSC: Team USA is supported by corporations, trade associations and trade unions. There are many financial contributors.

Contest Areas: More than 500 young people in 40 different trades from 28 countries competed at the 33rd
IYSC. The following contests were represented at the 1995 IYSC:

Agricultural Mechanics
Instrument Making
Autobody Repair Jewelry
Automobile Technology
Joinery
Baking Ladies' Dressmaking
Bricklaying
Ladies' Hairdressing
Cabinetmaking
Mechatronics
Car Painting
Men's Hairdressing
Carpentry Milling/CNC
Commercial Wiring
Painting and Decorating
Construction Steelwork Pattern Making
Cookery Plastering
Demonstration Contests Plumbing
Electronics Applications
Press Tool Making
Engineering Drafting - CAD
Refrigeration Technology
Fitting Stonemasonry
Graphic Design
Steelmetal Work
Industrial Electronics Turning
Industrial Wiring
Waiting
Information Technology Wall & Floor Tiling

In 1995, 450 experts prepared demanding test projects which were translated into 19 languages and finally
assessed by means of a sophisticated system. Some 2,000 observers from vocational training areas throughout the world analyzed the competition work and approximately 240,000 visitors watched the event which was honored by the presence of French President Jacques Chirac.

U.S. Ranking: Branden Muehlbrandt, welding, and Tim Perry, electronic products servicing, received silver
medals. Kevin Henegar, auto service technology, Cliff Schweinsburg, turning, Ben White, electronics technology, Kevin Welter, cabinetmaking, and John Providenti, refrigeration, received Diplomas of Merit for their scores (which exceeded 500 out of a possible 600 points). Wendy Turner, culinary arts, and Marcin Gora, computer aided drafting, were only inches from receiving a diploma. This is the highest score--497--the United States team has ever had. The United States ranked 15th among the nations competing.

International Ranking: The top three ranking nations in 1995 were Austria, Korea and Brazil.

Team USA 1995: Was chosen through a series of VICA trials, most often held in tandem with national trade shows and conventions. Some were sponsored by a school or by the National Technical Committee, following completion and approval of a proposal.

We have received the results from the International Youth Skill Competitions in Switzerland. Team USA earned one medal and four diplomas in St. Gallen.

The results:

Bronze Medal Cabinetmaking, Christopher Stark, Salinas, California
Diploma Welding, Glen Kay, III, Trenton, Michigan
Diploma Auto Service Technology, Michael Davenport, Godfrey, Illinois
Diploma Electronics Applications, John Hills, Port Huron, Michigan
Diploma Culinary Arts, Taryn Mohan, Holbrook, Massachusetts

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Secondary Occupational Programs

MISSION:

VICA's Secondary Occupational Programs Department is dedicated to serving the needs of high school students and educators in vocational education classes and programs.

Through a variety of resources, the secondary division seeks to provide students with the tools they'll need to succeed, and teachers with quality materials and curricula to help prepare their students for the world of work.

TOOLS:

The VICA Professional newsletter mails four times a year to all secondary professional members and section advisors. Mailing dates are September, November, February and May. Employability Skills Packets mail three times a year to all secondary professional members and section advisors. Mailing dates are September, January and March. As appropriate to the individual themes, packets may include posters, teacher's guides, videos, resource guides, certificates, decals, computer screen-savers and SHARP: Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work, a student newsletter and professional development tool. Discover even more tools, as well as those mentioned above, through the links below.

LINKS:

 

 

VICA Mailing List

Join one of VICA's internet mailing lists. There's one for students and
one for advisors!
Volunteers in Career Awareness 5/27/98 (VICA staff
meets with Gen. Colin Powell)

This page is devoted to Volunteers in Career Awareness, a student
mentoring program endorsed by National VICA as seen in the video of
the same name from Employability Skills Packet #2. Find out more!
Scholarship Information

Check out new scholarships that could help you get to and through
college!
Advisor of the Year

Meet the 1997 contestants and find out who won!
National Secondary Officers

Meet your representatives for the 1997 - '98 school year.
The VICA Professional5/8/98

Check out the latest issue, filled with great stories and useful information!
SHARP 4/28/98

Brief, to-the-point articles designed to help you develop your personal
and professional skills.
Employability Skills Packets4/1/98

Designed to help you open career doors! Preview coming packets,
download portions of existing packets.
Business and Industry

A wealth of B&I resources related to vocational education!
Employment Search Resource Page

Get help charting your career path!

 

 

FEEDBACK:

 

 

If you have any questions concerning VICA or Secondary Occupational Programs, or if you simply want to share a comment, please email us at: anyinfo@vica.org

 

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Student Bill of Rights

 

We, as VICA members, vocational-technical education students, American workers and citizens, believe that all students have the following rights:

I. To be respected for our occupational and educational choices.

We should be recognized in our schools and communities as pursuing worthwhile studies. We are preparing for occupations which contribute to the growth and prosperity of our nation.

II. To meet occupational standards set by employers and to be proficient in the workplace basics.

Our training programs should prepare us for specific occupational skills which meet or exceed the standards set for entry-level employment. Furthermore, we should practice our teamwork, problem-solving and communications skills as part of our vocational program. We will be productive from the first day of employment.

III. To receive a world-class academic education.

We should receive a quality education before and during our vocational training. We should have a thorough understanding of academic subjects. Academic excellence is essential for our career success and for life-long learning.

IV. To earn credentials and degrees which qualify us for further education and work.

All students should graduate from high school with a diploma entitling them to pursue further education.
Furthermore, we should be prepared for certification in our chosen occupations at the conclusion of our training programs.

V. To receive career guidance that fits our interests and aptitudes.

We have the right to select our best career and education paths. So that we can make the best and most informed decisions, we should receive complete and unbiased information through education and career guidance.

VI. To work in the occupations for which we have trained.

Our vocational programs should prepare us for occupations where there are employment opportunities. Schools have a responsibility and vested interest in successfully placing graduates in jobs related to their fields of study.

VII. To study in safe and stimulating schools.

Schools and their training programs should be up-to-date in equipment and facilities. Also, high standards of education, training and personal conduct must be expected of students and educators alike.

VIII. To serve our communities.

As citizens, we have a right and responsibility to serve our communities. As a part of our training, we should practice our personal and occupational skills in the interest of fellow citizens. We will also practice our roles in the democratic process, learn the responsibilities of citizenship, and practice ethical behavior in our personal and professional lives.

IX. To learn from competent instructors committed to the success of their students.

Instructors are our most vital links between our studies and our futures. Our instruction must be up-to-date in both method and content. Academic and vocational-technical educators should challenge and effectively teach their students. Furthermore, schools should ensure that our instructors stay current in the interest of students.

X. To meet face-to-face with business, industry, and organized labor.

Students have the right to work with and learn from local industry representatives, employers, and other service providers. This partnership ensures students can judge that the education and training they receive is up-to-date, meets the standards of the business community, and is preparing them fully for their chosen careers.

Voted on and approved by VICA student Houses of Delegates, June 1992.

 

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Technical Standards

The Skills USA Championships Technical Standards is the publication which outlines the rules and regulations for all Skills USA Championships competitions. This publication is the result of literally thousands of hours of effort and many years of technical expertise. Business, industry, labor, and education have developed a unique partnership, combining talents to develop this publication. The Skills USA Championships Technical Standards profile the core competencies in 57 occupational and leadership areas. These competencies not only provide the outline for success in VICA competitions, but also form the basis for an industry-based set of national skill standards for occupational training.

The production of an event such as the Skills USA Championships would not be possible without the support and cooperation of many hundreds of individuals and organizations who believe in the program objectives and the impact of those objectives on the lives os the thousands of students we serve. Each company and organization that has contributed to the publishing of the Skills USA Championships Technical Standards has donated a great deal of time, effort and resources. They did it because they want to improve the quality of our vocational-technical education programs and better prepare our students for gainful employment.

Over 400 business, industry and labor experts make up our Skills USA Technical Committees. These Technical Committees review the competencies which result in the rules and regulations for the Skills USA Championships. They assume responsibility for selecting the skills which are to be judged, determining the format of the contests, and establishing the criteria by which the contestants will be judged. The competency listing in the Skills USA Championships Technical Standards is the result of their efforts to clearly identify their expectations of what our vocational programs should aspire to produce. These standards serve as an excellent resource for instructors as they establish relevant competencies for their vocational-technical training programs.

 

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TECHSPO a Big Success

A combination of the words technical and exposition. VICA's TECHSPO is the larest exposition of trade and technical education in America. It's the ideal place to promote education products, recruit students or demonstrate your services.

This years TECHSPO was a sellout with almost 100 booths on the competition floor and the lobby below. There were 9,000 customers at the VICA National Leadership and Skills Conference. These students, teachers and school administrators add $3 million in revenue to the local economy in only one week-and you'll have their undivided attention!

Call 703-737-0611 to reserve your space today for next year!

 

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WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Total Quality Curriculum Seminars
Professional Development Program Seminars

Total Quality Curriculum Seminars

Discover how to teach your students Total Quality Management process with this practical, flexible curriculum!

Practical: Our Total Quality Management (TQM) workshop is based on real-life experiences. Activities
are built into each module, so you can try out what you've learned right away. Our activities are fun, making the learning faster and easier for all. The TQM modules enable instructors to show students how what they learn will benefit their education and everyday life.

Flexible: You can use the curriculum modules in any order to suit your own needs. Mix and match them for maximum effectiveness in your school district (K-12), community college, postsecondary institution, state department or consortium. Choose from 14 modules that teach the tools of Total Quality Management.

Value: Compare our prices to other quality curricula that are this extensive. Our mission is to bring TQM to employees everywhere for a better, more competitive U.S. work force, so we've kept it affordable.

 

About the Curriculum
With VICA's Total Quality Curriculum (TQC), learn how to integrate TQM principles into your daily activities. Developed by a partnership of educators and quality experts, this 17-module curriculum was tested in classrooms nationwide. With school-to-work transition skills covered, students come away knowing that what they learned applies to their general education, occupational training and everyday life. These materials are currently in use in classrooms (K-14) across the country.

Learn how to integrate the TQC into your program
Learn the principles of TQM and improve the way you run your classroom, school or business
Learn how to teach your students the principles of TQM
Learn brainstorming techniques, the nominal group technique, cause and effect diagrams, histograms, bar charts, pie charts, flow charts and more

Cost
For the price of the seminar you get the following: the 17-module Total Quality Curriculum; a seminar notebook, a certificate of completion; and earn 1.5 CEUs.

VICA Member Training only: $199
Non-Member Training only: $398
VICA Member Training and Purchase of Materials: $298
Non-Member Training and Purchase of Materials: $598

 

Registration
Seminar prices do not include lodging. For more information on accommodations, contact: Shelly Coates,
National VICA, P.O. Box 3000, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-8810, ext. 606.

If you can't come to us, we'll come to you!
Get on-site training for your school or district, college, state department or consortium. Minimum attendance for the TQC Seminar is 25. For more details on bringing a seminar to your area, contact: Shelly Coates, (703) 777-8810, ext. 606.

CEUs
National VICA is an authorized provider and member of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training.

Locations and Dates
KANSAS CITY, MO
June 22 and 23 (In conjunction with the National Leadership Conference and Skills USA Championships
Location: Westin Hotel
Registration Deadline: June 11

To register for one of these seminars online, click here.

ASQC Partnership
VICA has a working partnership with the American Society for Quality Control (ASQC) to help educators and students enhance their "quality" skills. Select ASQC members are prepared to partner with educational institutions by serving as presenters and mentors, as well as a Total Quality Management resource.

The Professional Development Program Seminars

Discover how to make employability skills training easy!
All students need employability skills. Teaching those skills is a challenge faced by academic and career-training instructors, guidance counselors, school-to-career coordinators and college professors. They want to know: What should I teach? How can I make it interesting? When can I fit it into my program? In one seminar you'll learn exciting ways to answer these questions.

In one seminar you will:

learn employability skills training from experts and seasoned teachers
learn how to integrate the PDP into your program
teach your students to manage their education
learn how to maximize business and industry partnerships
earn CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

About the award-winning* PDP
The award-winning* Professional Development Program (PDP) is a curriculum that gives students a seamless education that takes them from school to work. In fact, it can be used to design a school-based/work force learning program. The Professional Development Program guides students through more than 70 separate employment skills. These include goal setting, career planning and community service. The PDP is a self-paced curriculum for secondary and college students. The curriculum involves local industry and is flexible enough to use in college, high school, academic, career-training and special needs programs.

*Winner of the 1996 IACET Oracle Award and the 1996 AVA-VIM Award of Excellence

 

Continuing Education Units
National VICA has been approved and is an authorized provider and member of the
International Association for Continuing Education and Training.

Cost
For the price of the seminar you get the following: a full day of training; the Professional Development Program, Instructor's Guide, Parts I and II; one copy of each edition of the Professional Development Program Student Workbooks; Microsoft Powerpoint transparency masters; a print out of transparency masters; a certificate of completion; and .5 CEUs. Those attending the Train the Trainer seminars earn .7 CEUs.

VICA Member Training only: $99
Non-Member Training only: $198
VICA Member Training and Purchase of Materials: $139
Non-Member Training and Purchase of Materials: $278

Train the Trainer (Minimum registration is 20. Cost is $125)

Registration
Seminar prices do not include lodging. For more information on accommodations, contact: Shelly Coates,
National VICA, P.O. Box 3000, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-8810, ext. 606.

Locations and Dates
SHERATON, WY
June 10
Registration Deadline: May 27

KANSAS CITY, MO
June 23 (In conjunction with the National Leadership Conference and Skills USA Championships/Train the
Trainer)
June 24 (In conjunction with the National Leadership Conference and Skills USA Championships)
Location: Bartle Hall
Registration Deadline: June 11

COLUMBIA, SC
July 22 (In conjunction with the South Carolina State Vocational Conference)
Location: Sheraton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Road., Columbia, S.C., (803) 731-0300
Registration Deadline: July 6

ATLANTA, GA
July 29 (In conjunction with the Georgia State Vocational Conference, staff development units available)
Location: Gwennytte Place Marriott, 1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Deluth, GA 30096; (770) 923-1775
Registration Deadline: July 15

MURFREESBORO, TN
August 4
Location: Riverdale High School, 615-898-7945. Free lodging at Middle Tennessee State University
Registration Deadline: July 21

NEW ORLEANS, LA
August 6 (In conjunction with the Louisiana State Vocational Conference)
Location: Hyatt Regency, 500 Poydras Plaza, New Orleans, LA 70113; (504) 561-1234
Registration Deadline: July 20

CLAYTON, OH
August 19
Location: Miami Valley CTC, Vo-tech, 6800 Hoke Rd., Clayton, OH, 45315, (937) 854-6380
Registration Deadline: August 5

FAIRFAX, VA
Sept. 15 (In conjunction with the Washington Leadership and Training Institute)
Location: Holiday Inn, Fair Oaks Mall, 11787 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 352-2525
Registration Deadline: September 4

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Train the Trainer
October 13
Location: GM Training Center, 800 N. Lilac Dr., Golden Valley, MN, 55422. Contact: Karen Henderson:
(612) 296-1067
Registration Deadline: September 29

MIAMI, FL
October 14
Location: Wyndham Gardens, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Biscayne Bay, FL 33132, (305) 374-0000
Registration Deadline: September 30

LEESBURG, VA
October 23
Location: VICA National Leadership Center, P.O. Box 3000, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-8810
Registration Deadline: October 15

NASHVILLE, TN
Train the Trainer
Location: Tennessee Tech Center, 100 White Bridge Rd., Nashville, TN, 37209, (615) 741-1241
November 30
Registration Deadline: November 16

To register for one of these seminars online, click here.

If you can't come to us, we'll come to you!
Get on-site training for your school or district, college, state department or consortium. Minimum attendance for
the PDP Seminar is 30. For more details on bringing a seminar to your area, contact: Shelly Coates, (703)
777-8810, ext. 606.

 

 

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