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Helping Kids Stay Safe

In Arizona, the law, public safety and security students at Pima County Joint Technical Education District have been working on a child safety program with Tucson police Detective Joseph Wall (pictured rear left) and officers Adam Shoun and Dave Schneider. In conjunction with the city police department and the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center, the students traveled to elementary schools and incorporated the department’s Happy Bear Program. They talked to youngsters about child abuse prevention and Internet safety. Photo: Pima County JTED, Used with permission. Read More

Planting Happiness

A pleasant learning environment is conducive to learning. So what happens when students step up to make their surroundings look better? Accolades. Comments like “the project caused the environment to look more alive and the people more happy” came pouring in when Eagle Construction students at Poinciana High School in Kissimmee, Fla., spruced up the school’s courtyard. In four weeks, they removed weeds, garbage and dead trees. They picked out and planted new trees and shrubbery and built borders for the gardens. Photo: Chris Pryor, Poinciana High School. Used with permission. Read More

Pampering Services for Patients

Trezevant Career and Technical Center students in Memphis, Tenn., provide free cosmetology services to cancer survivors and patients during the school’s Cancer Pamper Party. Besides giving patients some relief from disruptions caused by treatments, offering services to actual clients rather than mannequins gives students hands-on, customer-service experience. Services include haircuts, pedicures, manicures, waxing and facials. Culinary arts students prepare and serve refreshments. Read More

National CTE Associations Applaud Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) today applauded Congress and President Obama on the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a law reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which includes Career Technical Education (CTE) as a core component of a well-rounded education. Read the full press release on ACTE’s website. Read More

New Alumni Career Resources

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Cengage Learning to offer SkillsUSA Alumni access to valuable tools and resources for their careers. Whether it is a short course on Leadership or a Career Training Program to help get certified in your field, we have just the solution you are looking for. Everything will be accessible through a new portal designed specifically for SkillsUSA Alumni: www.ed2go.com/pages/skillsusa/. Save the Date! On Dec. 15, 2015 at 11 a.m. EST, Cengage Learning will be hosting a webinar for you to learn more about these resources. Please... Read More

Building Skills for Life (from thetincanwire.com)

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away … In the endearing and enduring tale of Star Wars, legions of specially trained Jedi Knights were needed to maintain peace in the Universe. Read the full article on The Tin Can Wire: www.thetincanwire.com/stories/building-skills-for-life/... Read More

New SkillsUSA Resource Helps Elementary School Students Explore STEM Careers

Jump Into STEM! Explores 22 Careers Leesburg, Va. November 18, 2015 SkillsUSA has announced the release of a new resource that encourages high-school students to mentor younger students on possible career paths. Its Jump Into STEM! program provides tools and activities for SkillsUSA members to help elementary-age participants take part in interactive career experiences. Whether a younger student wants to be an architect or an electrician, a social media specialist or a computer programmer, an industrial designer or an airline pilot, there is information on a possible career for the future. With this groundbreaking new program, SkillsUSA members are bridging the... Read More

Cengage Learning Provides Access to Workforce Development Solutions for Thousands of SkillsUSA Alumni

Delivers Online Courses and Career Assistance Through New Portal Boston, Mass., Oct. 31, 2015 – Cengage Learning has expanded its partnership with SkillsUSA to offer SkillsUSA alumni access to a custom portal that provides online courses, career training, and career transition assistance. The portal gives SkillsUSA alumni – students who have participated in trade, technical and skilled service education – access to these valuable online resources at a discount. “We’ve been a supporter of SkillsUSA for years and launching this initiative will give us the opportunity to give students direct access to our great resources as they transition out... Read More

SkillsUSA Alumni News: October 2015

Welcome, SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends! By now, students and instructors have settled into the 2015-2016 school year. That is good news for alumni, because now is a prime time to seek out your local SkillsUSA chapters and get actively involved. Your passion for SkillsUSA can spread to new members. Share your experiences and knowledge with them, as they are likely planning lots of fall events. Your enthusiasm can make a difference at the local, region and state levels. This marks my 27th year of involvement in SkillsUSA, and as I have told all the past state... Read More