What type of projects do SkillsUSA chapters typically engage in?

SkillsUSA chapters primarily engage in community service and fundraising efforts because these projects help to reinforce the organization's mission of developing leadership, teamwork, and professional skills among students. Community service initiatives allow members to give back to their communities while also gaining valuable experience in planning, collaboration, and project management. Fundraising efforts support the chapter's activities, enabling members to participate in competitions, conferences, and other events that foster both technical skills and personal growth.

While online workshops and webinars (the second option) are valuable educational tools, they do not typically represent the hands-on, community-focused nature of chapter activities. Research-based projects (the third option) can be beneficial, but they are less common as a primary focus compared to direct community engagement. Internship programs in corporate settings (the fourth option) are important for gaining workplace experience, but they are not usually the main type of project conducted by SkillsUSA chapters themselves. Instead, internships may be part of broader career readiness initiatives rather than the central activities that chapters organize.