Joshua Bailey

Joshua Bailey

Candidate for SkillsUSA Texas Board of Directors

Region 3 Representative

Strengthening SkillsUSA Texas with Smart Leadership

Planning • Innovation • Sustainable Growth

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About Me

Joshua with students

I'm Joshua Bailey, a SkillsUSA Texas chapter advisor from District 11. I teach Cybersecurity at Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio, and I'm running to be your District 3 representative on the SkillsUSA Texas Board of Directors.

My journey with SkillsUSA began when I witnessed students transform from hesitant learners to confident professionals through competition. Since 2014, I've served as a SkillsUSA Texas Technical Chair, and now as a Chapter Advisor, working to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.

Having hired, trained, and managed employees in industry, I recognized that many students graduate without the practical skills employers require. This motivated me to get involved and help create better pathways to success for our students.

SkillsUSA Experience

2025

Board Member Candidate

Running for Region 3 Representative on the SkillsUSA Texas Board of Directors to help streamline operations, enhance competition quality, and support sustainable organizational growth.

2021-2025

Chapter Advisor

Guide student leadership development and chapter activities. Prepare students for district, state, and national competitions. Cultivate industry partnerships to enhance student opportunities.

2014-2024

Regional Volunteer

Provide support to district 11 and 13 coordinators. Assist with event planning, coordination, and execution at district and state levels. Contribute to strategic planning initiatives to enhance competition quality.

2014-2021

State Contest Technical Chair

Designed and executed state-level technical competitions ensuring alignment with industry standards. Collaborated with industry partners to develop relevant contest criteria and secure resources.

My Vision for SkillsUSA Texas

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Efficient Operations

Streamline organizational processes so advisors can focus on students rather than logistics and paperwork.

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Competition Excellence

Ensure competitions showcase the best of career education with consistent quality standards across regions.

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Sustainable Growth

Develop strategic plans to increase chapter participation while maintaining program quality.

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Industry Partnerships

Build stronger connections with industry to enhance student opportunities and program relevancy.

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Responsive Leadership

Listen to member feedback and implement practical changes to address challenges.

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Program Transparency

Enhance communication about processes, decisions, and opportunities to build trust.

Why This Matters

My proudest moments come from watching students achieve what they never thought possible. One student entered my classroom planning to drop out of high school. With a difficult home life, he didn't see value in "wasting time" at school.

Through our program, he discovered a path to a better future, traveled outside our city for the first time to attend SkillsUSA conferences, and is now studying cybersecurity in college. His SkillsUSA medal remains on his wall.

These transformations drive my commitment to this organization. I've experienced SkillsUSA at its best and during challenging times. With the challenges advisors and students faced at last year's state conference, I chose to be part of the solution rather than just be disappointed.

I believe in addressing problems directly while respecting the organization's important work.

My business experience has shown me that organizations improve when they listen to feedback and implement practical changes. As a board member, I'll advocate for advisors struggling with paperwork, students waiting hours at competitions, and industry partners seeking better engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Technical

  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Certification (2020-Present)
  • Cybersecurity Instructor at Veterans Memorial High School
  • Technology implementation specialist in education
  • Web development and application design experience

Business Experience

  • Financial and technical services business owner
  • Project management expertise
  • Active industry connections
  • Process improvement specialist
  • Cross-functional team coordination

Board-Relevant Skills

  • Strategic planning experience
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Event coordination and quality control
  • Communication and conflict resolution

Let's Connect

I'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about SkillsUSA Texas. I'm committed to being an accessible and responsive board member.

Meet Me at State Conference

I'll be attending the SkillsUSA Texas State Leadership & Skills Conference in Corpus Christi, April 2-5, 2025. I'd be happy to meet with you in person to discuss your vision for SkillsUSA Texas.

Look for me at the Double Tree by Hilton or the American Bank Center, or request a specific meeting time through the chat feature or contact form.

Request Information

Have questions about my platform or experience? Want to share your ideas for SkillsUSA Texas? Use the chat feature or contact form to start the conversation.

I'm committed to being responsive and would be happy to schedule a call, video chat, or respond via email.

Joshua Bailey

Joshua Bailey

SkillsUSA Board Candidate

Election Update

Thank you so much for your support in my run for SkillsUSA Texas Board Region 3 representative. Unfortunately, I won't appear on the ballot. The board recently created a new policy requiring regional candidates to interview with and receive approval from an elections committee of four current board members. Despite meeting all criteria in our published bylaws, I did not receive their recommendation.

Although I believe this policy wouldn't hold up against our bylaws if legally challenged, I see this as a clear sign from God directing my time and resources elsewhere for now.

While I'm disappointed that I won't have the chance to be your voice on the board, I strongly encourage you to remain vocal about your concerns at every leadership level, including the board itself. In speaking with the committee, it was clear they undervalue detailed planning and member feedback, going as far as telling me, "I love that you're so organized; I'd want you to clean my car!"

Your voices are essential to improving our organization. Thanks again for your trust and support!

Supporter Messages

I am so disappointed 😞.
Agreed!, so sorry Josh best to you!
Sad news, but you will have new doors open with welcoming arms. Was not quite happy of how they did quiz bowl, but I won't be doing skills next year because of the grade level. I'll be teaching. So I will get my break cause sometimes it can be so frustrating. It is definitely their loss.
That's so unfortunate they miss out and so will our student leaders when those who are in positions of leadership based on merit and not qualifications fail to see truly qualified candidates as yourself. God has something much better just watch. Thank you for your commitment to the students of this poorly ran organization.
I am so very sorry that you weren't on the ballot. The SkillsUSA organization would have benefited greatly had they selected you. You can always count on my friendship and support. I joined SkillsUSA so my students would have additional competitions to demonstrate their coding skills. For some, having competitions is what they need. They see how their coursework applies to things outside of the classroom. I am looking for additional ways for my students to compete. If / when I find one, my time in SkillsUSA may end.
True. God's plan is always a better one. Trust the process. Good luck to you and your students.
Thanks you too. Don't let weak power hungry fools ruin your week. They probably have nothing else going from them and can be miserable by themselves. You probably would have done a lot of good for skills but their loss. Lord knows they NEED more organization it has been getting better in the 4 short years I've been going.

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