New Fundraiser is ‘Double Good’

Posted October 18, 2019 in Features

Double Good Popcorn is a newly approved fundraising program for SkillsUSA chapters. This online platform sells gourmet popcorn and seeks to make fundraising simple and effective. The fundraising company began working… Read More

HIRING: Senior Regional Manager, Office of Education

Posted October 17, 2019 in Careers, Features

SkillsUSA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Regional Manager. The primary responsibility of this position is to improve relationships with state leaders and the capacity for success among… Read More

Congratulations to the 2020 SkillsUSA Week T-Shirt Design Contest Winner

Posted October 8, 2019 in Features

Congratulations to Courtney Hand, the winner of the 2020 SkillsUSA Week T-shirt design contest. She is a student at Cumberland County Technical Education Center, Vineland, N.J. Her advisor is Lauren… Read More

I BUILT THIS! Video Contest

Posted October 3, 2019 in Features

NCCER and Build Your Future’s I BUILT THIS! video contest gives aspiring craft professionals or their instructors an opportunity to showcase outstanding construction projects. Submissions are accepted from all types of… Read More

Apply Now for ACTE Teacher and Lifetime Service Awards

Posted October 1, 2019 in Features

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is seeking nominations for the National Trade and Industrial Education Division Awards. The deadline is Nov. 1. Qualified individuals may be nominated in… Read More

SkillsUSA Members Rally at the U.S. Capitol, Make 130 Legislative Visits in One Day

Posted September 30, 2019 in Features, Press Releases

At a Sept. 24 rally in Washington, D.C., more than 550 SkillsUSA students, teachers and state leaders from 29 states showed their support for SkillsUSA and career and technical education… Read More

Need Help with Your Chapter or Registering Members? Call the SkillsUSA Membership Hotline Toll Free: 844-875-4557

Posted September 16, 2019 in Features

Hotline operators are ready to answer your questions on how to start a new chapter, engage chapter members and strengthen an existing chapter — you name it, they are ready… Read More

WorldSkills Competition Results

Posted August 28, 2019 in Features

Ryan Meppelink (Mich.) won Bronze in Heavy Vehicle Technology and Best of Nation for having the highest score for the United States team. Four medallions of excellence were won by Paul… Read More

Career and Technical Education Leader Chelle Travis Appointed Executive Director of SkillsUSA

Posted August 16, 2019 in Features, Press Releases

Brings 17 Years of Experience, Passion to Advance Mission Leesburg, Va., August 14, 2019 --- SkillsUSA, a leading career and technical student organization in America, has named Chelle Travis as… Read More

SkillsUSA WorldSkills USA Team Heads to International Competition for Young Skilled Workers

Posted August 6, 2019 in Features, Press Releases

Highlights Importance of a Competitive, Highly Skilled Workforce Leesburg, Va., Aug. 6, 2019 — SkillsUSA, the organization that represents the United States in the WorldSkills Competition, is sending 22 career and… Read More

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