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2022 Clifford T Rees Scholarship Recipients Announced

The 2022 recipients of the Clifford T Rees Scholarship have been announced: William “Billy” Coughlin              Career and Technology Center, Maryland Justin Martin     Pontotoc Technology Center, Oklahoma Rebecca “Bec” Thorstad             Hennepin Technical Institute, Minnesota David Vinson Withlacoochie Technical Institution, Florida The Clifford “Ted” Rees Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $2,500 college/postsecondary scholarship offered to SkillsUSA HVAC students through a partnership between SkillsUSA and the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Additional scholarships will be awarded to national HVAC medal winners... Read More

The National Association of Home Builders Supports SkillsUSA and Workforce Development

Provides National Carpentry Winners with Scholarships Leesburg, Va. — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced support for SkillsUSA, a national education nonprofit focused on workforce development. The 2022 sponsorship will support SkillsUSA’s mission and scholarships for the national carpentry winners of the SkillsUSA Championships to further their education. The SkillsUSA Championships will be held during the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga., June 20-24, 2022. “The NAHB is stepping up to support America’s construction future workforce,” says SkillsUSA executive director, Chelle Travis. “We are rolling up our sleeves every day... Read More

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Supports SkillsUSA Students

Scholarships Provide Registration Fees to Attend National Conference Leesburg, Va. — Thanks to a grant from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, 53 student members and advisors of SkillsUSA from across the country received scholarships to participate in SkillsUSA’s 57th National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), held virtually June 14-24, 2021. The annual NLSC is considered the world’s largest showcase of skilled trades. Thousands of students, teachers, education leaders and representatives from hundreds of national corporations, trade associations, business and labor unions participated. The highlight was the annual SkillsUSA Championships, with 107 hands-on skill and leadership competitions. When... Read More

SkillsUSA National Signing Day Earns National Recognition

On May 4, SkillsUSA celebrated a successful SkillsUSA National Signing Day, working with industry partners to highlight the value of skilled trades careers. The nationally recognized event spotlighted career and technical education students for their dedication to career readiness and their commitment to forge a career path in a trade they’re passionate about. Hundreds of SkillsUSA schools in 27 states and Puerto Rico participated in the 2021 event — most virtually, but some in-person — honoring students across the country. This year’s partners for SkillsUSA National Signing Day were The Home Depot, Klein Tools,... Read More

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Supports SkillsUSA Students as they Demonstrate Career-Ready Skills

Grant Covers Scholarships and General Support Leesburg, Va. — More than 500 students from across the United States will receive scholarships to attend a national career skills event online thanks to a grant from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools. The $115,000 grant will support SkillsUSA in their general operations and will provide scholarships for students participating in the Connect to My Future and National Leadership and Skills conferences in May and June 2021. The events feature students who have won state competitions in various skills contests and have advanced to the national competition. They will be tested in 106... Read More

2020 Fine Homebuilding Scholarship Winners Announced

Fine Homebuilding has awarded 14 #KeepCraftAlive scholarships to SkillsUSA members studying in construction-related fields who plan to continue their education for the 2020-21 academic year. The $2500 scholarships can be used for further education including community college, undergraduate programs or industry certifications. The scholarship fund was created by Fine Homebuilding to address the skills gap, a disparity between the employment demands of a growing housing industry and a shortage of trained qualified labor. The 2020 winners are: Alabama — Wesley Boyd and Joseph McDaniel from Gadsden Community CollegeCalifornia — Wayson Lee, Folsom High SchoolGeorgia — Zebulon Floyd, Savannah Technical CollegeIdaho — Johnathan Lockwood, Kootenai Technical Education CampusKentucky — Alaina... Read More

Rees Scholarship Program for HVACR Technicians Expands AHRI Partners with SkillsUSA

Leesburg, Va. – The Board of Directors of the Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr., Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), today announced a partnership with SkillsUSA, expanding the long-standing scholarship program designed for students pursuing a career in the HVACR and water heating industry. With more than 365,000 members nationwide, SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure a skilled American workforce. “The Rees Scholarship Program exists to ensure that qualified, knowledgeable technicians are available to support the industry,” said AHRI President and... Read More

Fine Homebuilding and SkillsUSA’s #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship Winner Students Show Passion for the Trades

Leesburg, Va. — SkillsUSA, in the third year of partnership with Fine Homebuilding, is proud to announce the #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship winners. Twenty-four students, all studying in construction-related fields and planning to pursue continued education in the trades, received a $2,500 scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. Selections were based on completion of an application, along with a 300-word essay and a letter of support from a teacher, administrator, SkillsUSA advisor or educational/professional mentor. All winners were acknowledged at the 55th SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in June at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The scholarship... Read More