NEW VIDEO CONTEST

Through a partnership with the Center for Energy Workforce Development and SchoolTube, SkillsUSA announces the Get Into Energy Video Contest.  

What is the SkillsUSA/Get Into Energy Careers in Energy Video Contest? Launched in February 2008, the SkillsUSA/Get Into Energy Careers in Energy Video Contest is devoted to putting energy workers in a new perspective through talent, creativity and inspiration. This event gives SkillsUSA members in select occupational areas the opportunity to express themselves positively - and provide education and support to their peers - through the development of original and compelling videos about the jobs at electric, gas, and nuclear energy companies. Students are encouraged to visit their local energy companies to learn more about energy careers. 

The winning school will receive a $1,000 award, up to three honorable mention awards of $300 each may also be distributed. The deadline for entries is June 1, 2008. 

For more information and contest guidelines visit the SkillsUSA Web site at http://www.skillsusa.org/compete/schooltubeenergy.shtml.

ACTE ANNOUNCES CTE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST

ACTE has announced its fifth annual Cliff Weiss Essay Contest in memory of their former ACTE senior director of communications. ACTE sponsors the annual event as an opportunity to recognize career and technical education students that have a passion and talent for writing. The contest is open to all high school or college students who are taking at least one course in CTE. The student winners will each receive an award of $250 and have their essays published in ACTE’s Techniques magazine.

The topic for high school students is “How would you communicate the impact and importance of CTE related to your community?” For college students, the topic is “How do you envision the type of programs and course content in CTE evolving over the next few years and what is driving this change?” High school student essays should be 500 words or less, while college student essays should be at least 500 words.

Entries for the contest must be received March 31 and should be submitted to: Cliff Weiss Essay Contest, ACTE, 1410 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Essays can be submitted by e-mail to essaycontest@acteonline.org. Questions may be directed to Sabrina Kidwai at skidwai@acteonline.org.