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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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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.
April 19, 2024

24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence

SkillsUSA has named 24 schools as Models of Excellence for 2024. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace and Technical Skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities.
April 17, 2024

SkillsUSA Selects Heavy Vehicle Technology Competitor for WorldSkills 2024

SkillsUSA has selected Cale Mouser of Manhattan, Kan. as the official competitor for Heavy Vehicle Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition.
April 15, 2024

Aerotek and SkillsUSA Award “Make Your Mark” Scholarships

SkillsUSA has partnered with Aerotek, a leading staffing and services provider in the manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation and facility management industries, to provide 62 “Make Your Mark” scholarships to SkillsUSA members toward tuition for the spring 2024 semester. The scholarships were awarded in December 2023.
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SkillsUSA News From Around The United States

Students compete for glory, job prospects at SkillsUSA Illinois Championship | CIProud.com Students win 26 medals at Alabama SkillsUSA competition Students win 26 medals at Alabama SkillsUSA competition | News | cullmantimes.com UVCC board hears construction update – Sidney Daily News GNTC Holds Special Reception to Celebrate Student Success – The Rome News-Tribune Ulster Students Prep for SkillsUSA Competition – Shawangunk Journal Northwood Tech's SkillsUSA students nail the competition | Education – apg-wi.com Cullman Today – April 26, 2024: WW2 Veteran returns home after nearly 80 years Weyerhaeuser revenue climbs – HBS Dealer Students demonstrate knowledge, talents at SkillsUSA conference | Wisner News Joliet Central & West Students Qualify for SkillsUSA State Career Competitions 80 BOCES students compete in Skills USA state contest – WIVT – NewsChannel 34

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2024 State Media Kit for SLSC and NLSC 2022 Impact Report 2023 NLSC Media Kit 2023 Awards & Recognition Book 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

Helpful Links

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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