3M Gets an Up Close and Personal View of Future Workforce

Deciding to offer time, talent and resources to an organization that stages competitions for kids to learn more about the STEM field is a major undertaking. At 3M, they take this very seriously. In fact, Maureen Tholen, sustainability director for 3M’s Industrial Business, and Safety and Graphics Business Groups, was named as the chairperson of the SkillsUSA Foundation Inc. The foundation is SkillsUSA’s philanthropic arm, which is comprised of representatives from business, industry, organized labor. Read the full story on IndustryWeek.com.

SkillsUSA Store Transitioning to New Vendor

SkillsUSA’s merchandising partnership with Centricity will end on Nov. 21. Halo, SkillsUSA’s new merchandising partner, will assume operation of the SkillsUSA Store on Nov. 24 with a limited inventory.

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SkillsUSA Instructors Recognized as Winners for the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence

SkillsUSA instructors are among 25 outstanding teachers from 18 states who are winners for the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. In total, [$1.5 million] in cash prizes were awarded to the teachers and their programs.

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3M Gets an Up Close and Personal View of Future Workforce

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