Action skills- To evaluate each contestant's ability to
demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational area for
which he or she is training.
Advertising Design- To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment
and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the
field of advertising design.
Automotive Service Technology- To evaluate each contestant's preparation for
employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and
professionalism in the field of automotive service technology
Brick Masonry- To evaluate contestant's preparation for excellent and to recognize
outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of masonry.
Cabinetmaking- To evaluate contestant's preparation for employment and
to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the
field of cabinet making and millwork.
Carpentry-To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to
recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field
of residential and commercial carpentry.
Collision Repair-To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to recognize out standing students for
excellence and professionalism in the field of collision repair technology.
Commercial Baking-To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to
recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the commercial baking field.
Computer Maintenance Tech.- To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to
recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of computer maintenance technology.
CPR/First Aid- To evaluate each contestant's ability to react positively in simulated situations demanding first aid intervention and to recognize
excellence and professionalism in the career and technical student's first aid skills.
Culinary Arts- To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment in the food service industry and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in culinary arts
Electronic Technology- To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of
electronics technology.
Extemporaneous Speech-To evaluate each contestant's ability to give a speech on an assigned topic with a minimum of advance preparation.
Graphic Communications-To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of graphic communications.
Heating Technology-To evaluate contestants’ preparation from employment
and recognize outstanding students for
excellence and professionalism in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
refrigeration.
Job Interview-To evaluate contestants’ understanding of employment
procedures they will face in applying for positions in the occupational areas
fro which they are training.
Design Job Skills Demo A-To evaluate each contestant’s ability to
demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational area for
which he or she is training.
Job Skills Demo B-To evaluate each contestant’s ability to demonstrate and
explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational area for which he or she
is training.
Maine State Skills-USA VICA T-Shirt Design
Nurse Assisting-To evaluate each contestant’s preparation from employment
and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the
field of nurse assisting.
Occupational Health and Safety-To evaluate the chapter’s activities in the
promotion of good health and safety habits in the vocational shop, laboratory
and on the job.
Precision Machining-To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for
employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and
professionalism in the field of precision machining technology.
Preschool Teacher Assistant-to evaluate a contestant's ability to plan and
present appropriate activates for preschool age children relating to a specific
theme and demonstrate a general knowledge of quality child care.
Prepared Speech-To evaluate each contestant’s ability to prepare and
present clearly and effectively a series of thoughts relating to a central
theme.
Promotional Bulletin Board-To evaluate local VICA chapters to promote the
organization, vocational education and related occupational information through
a promotional bulletin board.
Quiz Bowl-To test the knowledge of selected team members on various aspects
of general academic knowledge, professional development (including, but not
limited to: VICA Leadership Handbook, Professional Development Program, Total
Quality Curriculum and Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised) and current
events.
Related Technical Math-To evaluate the contestants understanding and
ability to solve mathematical problems commonly found in the skilled trades and
professional and technical occupations.
Technical Computer Applications-To evaluate each contestant’s preparation
for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and
professionalism in the field of technical computer applications.
Welding-To evaluate each contestant’s preparations fro employment and to
recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field
of welding.