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Press Room

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.

We hope our newsroom is a valuable asset to your work, and you are welcome to use and share all resources on this page.

November 13, 2023

SkillsUSA Names First Competitor for WorldSkills 2024

A new docuseries showcasing the heart pounding, show stopping journeys of 14 SkillsUSA members from five high schools has been released, following them as they compete at the national SkillsUSA Championships.
October 27, 2023

SKILLS JAM Docuseries Debuts as SkillsUSA and The Skilled Career Coalition Join Forces to Help Solve the Skills Gap

A new docuseries showcasing the heart pounding, show stopping journeys of 14 SkillsUSA members from five high schools has been released, following them as they compete at the national SkillsUSA Championships.
October 25, 2023

SkillsUSA Members Visit U.S. Capitol to Advocate for SkillsUSA

More than 500 SkillsUSA students, teachers and leaders from 29 states have learned to become effective leaders, gained an understanding of how the federal government works and advocated for SkillsUSA in visits with their elected senators and representatives.
October 13, 2023

SkillsUSA Instructors Recognized as Winners for the 2023 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence

SkillsUSA instructors are among 25 outstanding teachers and teacher teams from 17 states who are winners for the 2023 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. In total, these educators shared $1.5 million in cash awards.
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SkillsUSA News From Around The United States

New Paltz High student Willem Weston elected the New York State SkillsUSA Area IV vice president Siegel High artists lean on creativity to raise funds for contest – Rutherford County Schools ISU Extension Office keeps educating | Southeast Iowa Union Georgia technical colleges launch platform for employers, job seekers – The Center Square Sorta Sweet Boutique celebrates grand opening | Southeast Iowa Union SNAPSHOT: Capital Region BOCES students produce, sell hundreds of Thanksgiving pies … Consolidation news from the week of Nov. 20. – Body Shop Business Keokuk Co. 4-H awards held – Southeast Iowa Union Centre County Festival of Trees set for Dec. 8 at CPI | News, Sports, Jobs – lockhaven.com pic to add Clarion back | Southeast Iowa Union Superintendent's Spotlight: Kayla Flores – Warwick Valley Central School District Montecito High students featured in 'Skills Jam,' a YouTube series highlighting trades

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2022 Impact Report 2023 NLSC Media Kit 2023 Awards & Recognition Book 2023 State Media Kit 2023 State of the Association Report SkillsUSA Research Infographic The SkillsUSA Advantage Report SkillsUSA Fact Resource Connect to My Future Impact Report Schools and Chapters by State 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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