State Leadership Workshop At Camp Dixie, September 26-28.Registration Deadline - THIS THURSDAY, September 16. Register Here.
PostSecondary Leadership Workshop West (Hickory), September 24.Registration Deadline - THIS FRIDAY, September 17. Register Here.
PostSecondary Leadership Workshop East (Goldsboro), October 1. Registration Deadline - September 24.Register Here.
Clifford H. "Ted" Rees Jr. Scholarship Winners Announced
The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr., Scholarship Foundation has selected their scholarship winners for SkillsUSA students pursuing college/postsecondary career training in the HVACR industry. Congratulations to Katherine Marchand from Guilford Technical Community College!
Wolverine & Ram Trucks Put Boots on the Ground for SkillsUSA
Wolverine and Ram Trucks have collaborated on the new “Wolverine x Ram” line of work boots, built in the USA and inspired by the iconic details of Ram Trucks. To support the next generation of skilled workers, Wolverine and Ram are donating $10 to SkillsUSA for every pre-order for the new line. Check out the collection now!
A Wealth of Professional Development Offerings This Fall, Beginning THIS WEEK
Please join your fellow SkillsUSA advisors and attend some of SkillsUSA’s new Fall Professional Development offerings this fall. These sessions can assist you in launching the new school year. Here are just a few:·
“Business Partner Outreach Preparation Guide” — Sept. 14, 4:30-5 p.m. ET: Explore the “Business Partner Outreach Preparation Guide” and learn to streamline the process of welcoming business partners into your classroom. You’ll also gain evaluation tools for measuring student growth following the partner experiences.
New "Technical Fridays" Industry Expert Workshops Starting in September
Join us for “Technical Fridays,” SkillsUSA's new industry-led initiative for workshops helping teachers develop specific technical skills relevant to their career fields of interest.
On Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. ET, we will be focusing on the automotive industry and will be joined by Frank Woodson, training manager from GATES Corporation. Mr. Woodson will focus on the tensioner in the system and how to diagnose and correct issues that occur with it. There will be plenty of opportunities for networking, Q&A and comprehension checks, so you can leave with a new skill and be ready to implement it in your classroom.
On Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. ET, focus on the automotive industry continues as we’re joined by Joe Clarke, Toyota master technician. Mr. Clarke will preview the content and benefits of the Toyota Technician Educated College Support (TECS), a free learning course geared at students 16 and up. The course is designed to help students interested in a career with Lexus or Toyota gain a head start in their training while becoming certified through the completion of 16 e-learning modules. Mr. Clarke will also demonstrate the use of Toyota-specific tools.
