2. Networking opportunities with industry organizations. 3. Establish mentoring groups to provide instructional techniques for new teachers. 4. Exchange of lesson plans and curriculum to help improve your program. 5. Source of information when seeking programmatic accreditation. 6. Possible equipment exchanges with area or local schools. 7. Help with developing local chapters, by-laws and organization. 8. Provide guidance on workshop topics and industry trends. 9. Encourage participation in Skills USA on local, state, and national levels. 10. Promote other industry student groups, “i.e.” ACCA, PHCC, and RSES student chapters.