Red Jacket Journeys shares the stories of SkillsUSA members, advisors, alumni, partners, and leaders whose lives have been shaped by SkillsUSA. These stories help answer one simple question: What does SkillsUSA mean?
Through interviews, podcasts, videos, and Framework stories, Red Jacket Journeys highlights the people behind the red jacket and the impact of leadership, service, technical skill, and career readiness across Tennessee.
Podcasts
State Officers
Contests
Officer-Conducted Interviews
State officers interview students, advisors, education leaders, alumni, and partners to capture the impact of SkillsUSA across Tennessee.
- State Senator John Stephens Senator Tennessee General Assembly, 3/27/24
- Student Daniel McQuigg TCAT Pulaski 3/27/24
- Advisor Cynthia Rutledge Chattanooga State 3/17/24
- HS Advisor Tech Chair Teacher Dale Long Spring Hill High School 3/17/24
- Advisor Donald Drinkard TCAT Henry/Carroll 3/16/24
- Student Scott Mull, State Officer, TCAT Knoxville, 3/16/24
- Alumni Partnership Coord. Middle School Director Kristan Odom 3/16/24
- Advisor Norris Washington TCAT Memphis 3/15/24
- Advisor Mike Mercer Chattanooga State Community College 3/15/24
- President Patrick Wade TCAT Murfreesboro 3/15/24
- Advisor Ernestine Peete, TCAT Memphis 3/15/24
Framework Stories
Join us on a journey to discover the unique and special red jacket journeys of all SkillsUSA members. These personal stories answer the question, "What is SkillsUSA?" Follow our Red Jacket Journeys as we feature the diverse individuals who make up our organization.