Skills Jam

Showcasing Skilled Careers

Overview

SKILLS JAM logoIn partnership with SkillsUSA, the Skilled Careers Coalition has just launched SKILLS JAM, the all-new, heart-pounding, episodic docuseries that follows several of our talented members as they prepare for and compete in the National Leadership & Skills Championship in Atlanta! 

Watch now to see the excitement unfold!

SKILLS JAM Episodes

Episode 1: Television–Video Production

In this episode we showcase a team of 2 plan, shoot and edit a video over 2 days that is held to professional production quality by industry standards.

These two young men from Chico, Calif., are determined to make their childhood dreams of working in film become a reality…led by their advisor Mr. Peck!

Maintaining calm under pressure proves to be quite the challenge!

Watch now to witness their relentless pursuit of their dream careers!

Episode 2: TeamWorks

In this episode we follow 2 teams of 4 as they collaboratively construct a small house – over a span of two intense days.

Our first team, an all-women’s group from Jacksonville, N.C., dismantle gender barriers with their unwavering passion for construction…led by their advisor, Mr. Kellum!

Our second team of four young men from Ramona, Calif., prove themselves against all odds to get to nationals… led by their advisor Mr. Jordan.

Emotions run high as these teams race against the clock!

Watch now to see them build small houses and shatter stereotypes!

Episode 3: Interactive Application and Video Game Development

In this episode we follow 2 teams of 2 produce and present an original prototype of a video game.

Team 1, comes from Victorville, Calif., and is made up of 2 talented young men with a love for playing and developing video games… led by their advisor Mr. Ortega.

Team 2, from Westiminster, Colo., is a dynamic duo that celebrates their Mexican heritage in their work… led by their advisor Mr. Figueroa.

Competition gets fierce as personal inspiration meets skill and creativity!

Watch now to immerse yourself in this compelling gaming journey!

Meet the Cast

 

Photo of Drew

    • School: Pleasant Valley High School
    • Competing Skill: Videographer in Video Production
    • Fun Fact: Works after school at a local grocery store.

 

Photo of Raf

    • School: Pleasant Valley High School
    • Competing Skill: Editor in Video Production
    • Fun Fact: Already using his skills as a professional video editor.

Girls Team

Photo of Kendall

 

    • School: Jacksonville High School
    • Competing Skill: Head Carpenter in Teamworks
    • Fun Fact: Plays softball as a 2nd base starter!

 

Photo of Madison

    • School: Jacksonville High School
    • Competing Skill: Head Electrician in Teamworks
    • Fun Fact: Plays in the drumline!

 

Photo of Kelize

    • School: Jacksonville High School
    • Competing Skill: Head Plumber in Teamworks
    • Fun Fact: Fierce basketball player!

 

Photo of Savannah

    • School: Jacksonville High School
    • Competing Skill: Brick Mason in Teamworks
    • Fun Fact:: All-Star and Varsity Cheerleader!

Boys Team

 

Photo of Chance

    • School: Montecito High School
    • Competing Skill: Foreman in Teamworks

 

Photo of Landen

    • School: Montecito High School
    • Competing Skill: Head Plumber in Teamworks
    • Fun Fact: Serves as a youth pastor!

 

Photo of Gerson

    • School: Montecito High School
    • Competing Skill: Brick Mason in Teamworks
    • Fun Fact: Comes from generations of construction workers!

 

Photo of Devon

    • School: Montecito High School
    • Competing Skill: Head Electrician in Teamworks
    • Fun Fact: Already turning his skills into a career in construction!

Coed Team

 

Photo of Jennifer

    • School: Westminster High School
    • Competing Skill: Graphic Designer in Video Game Development
    • Fun Fact: Love of video games came from playing with her dad. 

 

Photo of Erick

    • School: Westminster High School
    • Competing Skill: Coder in Video Game Development

Boys Team

 

Photo of Jose

    • School: Lakeview Leadership Academy
    • Competing Skill: Graphic Designer & Coder in Video Game Development
    • Fun Fact: The first game he built didn’t fit the guidelines. He had a month to completely redo it!

 

Photo of James

    • School: Lakeview Leadership Academy
    • Competing Skill: Coder in Video Game Development
    • Fun Fact: Was originally part of the Robotics team but joined Jose when he had to redo his video game!

JAMbassadors

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The JAMbassadors program was inspired by YOU! We believe your skills and your passion will inspire a new generation to redefine what the path to success looks like. This program is designed to fuel that movement and empower young people like you to do just that … through amplification, advocacy and development opportunities!

Bingo

Skills Jam bingo cardTo celebrate the launch of SKILLS JAM, the Skills Jam Crew has created a custom social bingo game full of cool prizes and giveaways to promote the show! Runs from 10/6-11/27.

Learn About SKILLS JAM

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