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National Week of Service Challenges Members to ‘Show Off Your Skills’

This year SkillsUSA’s National Service Week is taking inspired service to the next level by recognizing the ingenuity of SkillsUSA chapters with the “Show Off Your Skills” challenge. That’s right! It’s time to show off your skills while competing for chapter-building grants up to $10,000. Thanks to the generosity of sponsor Stanley Black & Decker, one chapter will have the opportunity to win a grant of $10,000 with four other finalists receiving grants of $4,000 each. Additionally, the state association from the winning chapter will receive a $2,500 grant as incentive for encouraging chapters throughout their state to... Read More

SkillsUSA Highlighted in New Education Research

“Attracting the Next Generation” Report Shows Value of SkillsUSA Within Career and Technical Education Leesburg, Va. — SkillsUSA membership increases career and technical students’ likelihood of continuing in the career they are studying, according to new research by The Manufacturing Institute. The institute’s report, “Attracting the Next Generation Workforce: The Role of Career and Technical Education,” was based on surveys conducted by the Educational Research Center of America (ERCA) in collaboration with SkillsUSA. According to the report, 63 percent of SkillsUSA members are planning to pursue their chosen field, compared with 34 percent of students who are not members of a... Read More

Register for Chapter of Distinction Webinar

Once you have completed the Chapter of Excellence Quality Chapter application you are only a few steps away from distinguishing your chapter as a Chapter of Distinction. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your chapter to be recognized and honored for exemplary performance as well as the opportunity to receive $2,000. This year, 24 chapters will be recognized as models of excellence. Each will receive a $2,000 chapter grant. Join us for this webinar to learn more about CEP! Please register for completing the CEP Chapter of Distinction application on Dec. 5, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. (EST)... Read More

SkillsUSA WorldTeam Celebrated at Send-Off Event Prior to International Competition

Visits to UAE Embassy, U.S. Department of Education and Partner Reception Leesburg, Va. — The SkillsUSA WorldTeam traveled to our nation’s capital Sept. 12 for an official briefing at the U.S. Department of Education. While in Washington, the team visited the embassy of the United Arab Emirates, host of the upcoming WorldSkills Competition, to better understand its commerce and culture. SkillsUSA’s industry partners later celebrated the team with a send-off reception. The SkillsUSA WorldTeam went to the Department of Education for a private briefing in the Secretary of Education’s conference room. Leading the meeting was James Manning,... Read More

Massachusetts Teacher Wins “Mega Prize”

Larry Lambert, a programming and web instructor from Minuteman Career and Technical High School in Lexington, Mass., enjoyed a fantastic “mega prize” provided by Asurion. Lambert won the drawing at a reception for SkillsUSA’s 100-percent advisors and chapters of distinction during its June national conference in Louisville, Ky. Joined by his wife, Joanne, Lambert attended a Sept. 8 reception with SkillsUSA staff and toured the national headquarters. Later that day, the couple went sight-seeing in Washington, D.C., with SkillsUSA executive director Tim Lawrence. The prize package also included tickets to a Washington Nationals game, which several... Read More

Fine Homebuilding and SkillsUSA’s Keep Craft Alive Scholarship

Fine Homebuilding Scholarships Help to Close the Skills Gap  Leesburg, Va. — SkillsUSA is proud to announce, in partnership with Fine Homebuilding, a new scholarship opportunity for SkillsUSA members. Current SkillsUSA members and alumni association members studying in construction-related fields, with a passion for their craft and planning to pursue continued education including community college, undergraduate programs, and industry certifications are eligible for one of five $5,000 scholarships – totaling $25,000 – for the 2017-18 academic year. Selections will be based on completion of an application, along with a 300-word essay and a letter of support from a teacher, administrator,... 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

New Research Shows That SkillsUSA Participation Makes a Difference in CTE Student Outcomes

SkillsUSA Members Have Higher GPA, More Exposure to Potential Employers and Are Better Prepared for Workforce or Continued Education  Leesburg, Va. — SkillsUSA participation is cited prominently as a positive factor for career and technical students in a new research study. SkillsUSA and the Manufacturing Institute partnered with Educational Research Center of America (ERCA) on the survey. The purpose of the survey is to inspire dialogue between parents, educators, counselors and students, with the goal of aligning programs and services with student needs to better prepare them for careers ahead. The study provides insight into both student... Read More