It’s Here! National Week of Service

Posted May 5, 2019 in Features

As part of SkillsUSA’s annual program of work, we ask local chapters to plan, promote and conduct a community service project during the SkillsUSA National Week of Service, May 5-11… Read More

Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship Winners

Posted May 3, 2019 in Features, Scholarships

The individuals recipients of the $500 SkillsUSA Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship 2019 have been selected. Emily Christian at Volunteer High School in Church Hill, Tenn. Alexus James at McMinn County (Tenn… Read More

Why the High-Achievers Have Moved to ‘Shop’ Class

Posted May 1, 2019 in Press Releases

A new breed of students has flooded into career-technical education, and they’re transforming a slice of the K-12 world that’s long suffered from stigma and disrespect. Read the full story on… Read More

Executive Update: May 1, 2019

Posted in Executive Update

Important Dates May 5-11: SkillsUSA’s Week of Service May 8: SkillsUSA’s 54th Anniversary May 8: SkillsUSA National Signing Day with Klein Tools June 22-24: Activate, Leverage and Engage Training, Louisville, Ky. June 24-28: National Leadership… Read More

SkillsUSA Alumni News: March 2019

Posted April 29, 2019 in Alumni

Alumni Association Awards Availability —Deadline Approaching! The SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association will again be presenting two awards at the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Ky.: The Pioneer of Excellence… Read More

Distribution Contractors Association Supports SkillsUSA To Champion Workforce Development, Close Skills Gap

Posted April 22, 2019 in Press Releases

Leesburg, Va. — Distribution Contractors Association (DCA), headquartered in Richardson, Texas, has announced support for SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit focused on workforce development. The 2019 sponsorship will support the mission… Read More

24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence

Posted in Chapter Excellence Program, Features

Honored as an Outstanding SkillsUSA Programs Congratulations to the 24 Models of Excellence programs that have been selected to represents the very best in chapter achievement. These chapters will participate… Read More

A Truckload of Food and Music

Posted April 16, 2019 in Chapter News

Twin brothers from Newark, N.J., used their love and passion for culinary arts to fuel the creation of A&J’s Original Cheesesteak food truck. Anthony and Jonathon Rivera have spent the… Read More

They Pony Up to Party

Posted in Chapter News

At Barry Tech BOCES in Westbury, N.Y., students planned a holiday celebration for special needs children at the Jerusalem Avenue School. Funds for the event were raised by selling student-designed… Read More

Building a Bridge to Success

Posted in Chapter News

In Oklahoma City, Metro Tech South Bryant students partnered with Bodine Elementary School to help create a cleaner and safer environment. They worked outside of the school while educating the… Read More

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