National Conference Information and 2010 SkillsUSA Competition Results Click here:Conference Updates Posted (Last Updated 4/1/2010)

NEWS

May 2 National Conference Registration Deadline

(4/12/10)

This is a reminder to state association directors that NLSC '10 national conference registration must be turned in the national office by May 2.

Student Leadership Development Scholarship Reminder

(4/12/10)

$1,300 Scholarship - The application deadline for the SkillsUSA Officer 101/201 Training schorlarship is April 21, 2010.

$800 Scholarship - The application deadline for the Washington Leadership Training Institute scholarship is July 22, 2010.

Form 48 for State Dues and Deadlines Reminder

(4/12/10)

SkillsUSA Form 48 deadline is April 30, 2010

 

Alumni and Friends Scholarship

(2/1/10)

The SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association is offering two merit-based $500 scholarships to qualifying students.  The scholarships recognize the outstanding qualities of SkillsUSA students including leadership, commitment to community service, improving the image of career and technical education, and improving the image of a students chosen occupation.  The deadline to apply is May 15, 2010.  If you have any questions, please contact Niki Clausen at nclausen@skillsusa.org or call 703-737-0639.  For an application, go to http://www.skillsusa.org/supporters/alumnischolar.shtml.

SkillsUSA Alumni Sign Ups Needed-Continue the Journey!

(2/1/10)

SkillsUSA membership is an exciting part of the technical program for many students, and we want to help all program graduates to continue their SkillsUSA experience.  SkillsUSA encourages all spring 2010 high school or college graduates to join the SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association.  We are extending our offer of free alumni memberships to all currently registered members.  Alumni Members are sent a membership card, a link to our online magazine, SkillsUSA Champions, a quarterly newsletter, as well as the online Alumni forum.  SkillsUSA is working to provide more networking opportunities for alumni and more opportunities for involvement at the local, state and national level.  To register, go to: http://www.skillsusa.org/supporters/alumnireg.shtml.

State Directors: Please help by posting this information to Web site, by sharing it at your state conference and by sending it out this spring to your local chapter advisors.  If you'd like a short alumni promotional video to show at your state conference, send a request to Niki Clausen at nclausen@skillsusa.org or 703-737-0639. Thank You.

CTE Month and SkillsUSA Week Events and Activities Reminder

(2/1/10)

February is Career and Technical Education Month and February 7-13 is SkillsUSA Week.  SkillsUSA Week activities are a great way to highlight the good work your state association and local chapters are doing.  For SkillsUSA Week ideas, see the Chapter Management section on the SkillsUSA Web site. SkillsUSA offers downloadable public service announcements at: http://www.skillsusa.org/educators/skillsusaweek.shtml.  ACTE also offers excellent resources related to Career and Technical Education Month, which is celebrated the entire month of February.  Go to: http://www.acteonline.org for more information.

For SkillsUSA clothing or gifts go to http://www.skillsusastore.org.  The SkillsUSA Store can also help you with custom items for your state conference or other events.  Call Steve Korker at 703-716-3330, Ext. 137 or e-mail: skorker@egroup-inc.com . 

 

What is new or different in your contest for this year?

In what areas to contestants struggle or need to improve?

Would you like to know the answer to these questions?  Click here to find out for yourself!

More on scholarships

Remember that scholarships are available for all SkillsUSA members.  Although there are special rules and requirements, there is surely a scholarship that can relieve some financial stress for you and your family.  Click here to find your scholarship!

Looking for a job?

If so, be sure to look at the SkillsUSA job board, which can be found on the official SkillsUSA Web site.  Here, you can find jobs in your state and area of study.  This resource is great for all of us, and a professional profile can be created in minutes!  Click here and begin your search!

SkillsUSA champions online

Read the current issue, or past issues of the SkillsUSA champions magazine.  Click here to begin!

Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship

Through a donation from the Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Fund, SkillsUSA and the
McMinn County (Tenn.) Vocational Center SkillsUSA Alumni Association are offering a
$500 scholarship to a SkillsUSA student in memory of Sharon Melton Myers.

The Sharon Melton Myers Memorial SkillsUSA Scholarship fund will provide graduating SkillsUSA
members the opportunity to continue their education in college or technical school.

Candidates can nominate themselves. All nominations must include two letters of recommendation
from any of the following individuals: a) instructors; b) SkillsUSA advisors; c)
State Association Director; d) Community leader.

Nominations must be postmarked by April 30, 2010.

For more information and to obtain an application, visit our Web site here:
http://www.skillsusa.org/students/scholarships.shtml.

Call for Talent!

Do you have a talented singer in your state who would enjoy a special performance opportunity?

SkillsUSA is seeking singers for the Opening Ceremony or Awards Ceremony during
the 2010 SkillsUSA National Conference. We are looking for a SkillsUSA student
member to sing the National Anthem or another patriotic song appropriate for opening a
general session. Singers may sing a capella or to a pre-recorded instrumental track. Send in
all audition videotapes on DVD, postmarked by February 1, 2010 to Karen Perrino,
SkillsUSA, 14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176. Questions may be directed to
Karen at 703-737-0610 or kperrino@skillsusa.org.

Important - 2010 State Leadership and Skills Competition Deadline

The deadline for registration for the SLCS is February 12, 2010.  Visit the online registration site to register today!  If you have any questions feel free to call us at

304-558-6314

National Technical Honor Society to Offer Scholarship

SkillsUSA has once again teamed up with the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
to promote outstanding student achievement within technical education. SkillsUSA is
offering four $1,000 scholarships through NTHS (two college/postsecondary and two
high school), and these will be awarded at the 2010 national conference. The deadline is
March 1, 2010. For more information, go to http://www.skillsusa.org/students/nths.shtml.

2009-2010 SkillsUSA Theme Announced

The theme for SkillsUSA 2009-2010 competition is:

                  SkillsUSA: Champions at Work

                  Connecting the Opportunities

This is the theme for the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests. You can find more information at the National SkillsUSA website.

2010 SLSC Announced

The 2010 State Leadership and Skills Conference will be held on March 19-20 at the Academy of Careers and Technology in Beckley, WV.  Check back soon for a tentative conference agenda. 

Membership Deadline Approaching

February 12, 2010 is the last day to register students wishing to compete at the State Leadership and Skills Conference. Visit the online registration site to register today!

View additional conference information and contest updates on the Conferences page.

Leadership Forum Offered

Trying to kick off the new Skills USA year with a bang? Consider offering the Student Leadership Forum at your school. The forum is a 5-hour introduction to the student-led organization. Students and advisors explore the traditions of Skills USA as they participate in a variety of team building exercises and begin to construct a Program of Work. Please contact the office if you are interested in hosting a Leadership Forum at your school.