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Workforce Education at the 10,000 Feet and 1 Foot Levels

Published: June 01, 2020

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Retired executive director Timothy Lawrence has written a reflection essay about his career in workforce development and the power of programs like SkillsUSA in changing lives, no matter what the age of the student. Check it out.

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Automobile Technology Competitor from Illinois to Represent the U.S. at World Event

SkillsUSA has selected Nathan Bulthuis of Homer Glen, Ill. as the official competitor for Automobile Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition.

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