On the Cover: SkillsUSA Champion Vincent Acunia of Reno, Nev. Photo by Lloyd Wolf.

By Tom Kercheval
Bigger-than-life Brandon Ames has a heart to match. This technology entrepreneur’s one-on-one support resulted in the election of SkillsUSA’s high school president. [Read]

By Ann P. Schreiber
It’s a long, long trip to the international competition in Japan — and distance is only a part of it. Meet contestant Chance Pollo and the rest of TeamUSA.
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By E. Thomas Hall
SkillsUSA’s advisor of the year has quite a record of accomplishment and service. But what makes her portfolio really special is how it came together. Plus: The other finalists talk about their most memorable students. [Read]

By Craig E. Moore
Did your school produce a gold medalist or national officer at this year’s SkillsUSA conference? Find out in our salute to the winners. [Read]