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The SkillsUSA Press Room is a useful resource for the media, members and partners to find background information about SkillsUSA, current and archived press releases and a news feed from across the nation. Download the SkillsUSA membership report, locate the SkillsUSA press release boilerplate, find infographics or research reports and other helpful background information about SkillsUSA and CTE.

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July 24, 2024

WorldSkills USA Team Ready to Win at International Competition for Young Skilled Workers

SkillsUSA is sending eight skilled competitors to Lyon, France on Sept. 10-15 to compete in seven events during the 47th biennial WorldSkills Competition.
July 22, 2024

SkillsUSA Students Elected to Lead National Organization

SkillsUSA students have been elected as national officers to serve more than 400,000 members for the 2024-25 school year. The 14 high school and college/postsecondary students will serve as advocates for SkillsUSA and career and technical education (CTE) and will lead two national conferences, facilitate sessions for students and instructors and advocate on behalf of SkillsUSA to elected officials and representatives of business and industry as they represent the national organization at various events.
May 14, 2024

TechForce Foundation, SkillsUSA Collaborate to Empower Next Generation of Skilled Technicians and Solve Technician Shortage

TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA have entered a strategic collaboration to empower the next generation of skilled aviation, automotive, collision repair, diesel, and welding technicians and tackle the technician shortage head-on.
April 24, 2024

Lowe’s Foundation partners with SkillsUSA to celebrate ‘Trades Stars’ from the Toolbelt Generation on SkillsUSA National Signing Day

To honor the future generation of Pros who are choosing careers in skilled trades, the Lowe’s Foundation has awarded a $1 million Gable Grant to SkillsUSA.
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SkillsUSA News From Around The United States

CIF Applications for Board Seat Now Open – Body Shop Business Sowela's Caitlyn Dionne earns gold at national competition – American Press WorldSkills Prep: Team Canada autobody repair competitor trains with Color Compass Yamaha Celebrates the SkillsUSA and United States Technician Grand Prix Glue Pull Goals: KECO Body Repair Products celebrates collaboration with SkillsUSA to … ASE President/CEO Featured on Beyond the Wrench Podcast – Body Shop Business KECO Body Repair Products Celebrates Milestone Collaboration with SkillsUSA Make It Mohawk Valley team building roadmap | My Little Falls Herkimer BOCES student places 6th in nation at SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta ChattState Students Win Medals At National SkillsUSA Competition – Chattanooga Pulse Ulster BOCES Applauds Saugerties Student's Victory in National SkillsUSA Competition Kishwaukee College SkillsUSA team earns championship medals – Shaw Local

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2024 NLSC Media Kit 2024 Awards & Recognition Book 2024 State Media Kit for SLSC and NLSC 2022 Impact Report 2023 State of the Association Report SkillsUSA Research Infographic The SkillsUSA Advantage Report SkillsUSA Fact Resource Boilerplate for Press Releases Brief History of CTE Why SkillsUSA? Flyer SkillsUSA Medalist Photos

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Media Contacts

For more information about SkillsUSA, contact:

Jane A. DeShong Short

Senior Manager, Public Relations/Communications
703-737-0612

Karen Kitzel

Associate Director, Communications
703-737-0607

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SkillsUSA Advocacy Site

The SkillsUSA Advocacy Site is a free service for SkillsUSA members to reach the news media or contact policymakers with your message.

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