Here's the official definition: SkillsUSA, a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.

With comments from members and supporters alike, including longtime supporter Mike Rowe, this video goes much further in defining the organization from a personal level. Nearly 12 million lives positively affected since SkillsUSA's founding in 1965, and more are being added to that tally every day.

SkillsUSA's mission is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

For more, visit: www.skillsusa.org.