Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship Contests this week:
Monday - Masonry
Wednesday - Electrical
Thursday - Carpentry
Friday - Plumbing & HVAC
Saturday - Cosmetology
Sunday - Robotics
Come on out to the big white tent behind the Jim Graham Building to see talented students performing and presenting some fantastic skills acquired in our high schools and community colleges!
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Early SkillsUSA Membership Incentive:
SkillsUSA North Carolina Polo Shirt AND an Awesome Ed Resource!
The SkillsUSA North Carolina Polo Shirt Early Membership Incentive is back!! Receive 1 Free Polo Shirt when you submit a minimum of 15 student members and 1 or more professional/advisor members by November 15.
But that's not all! Teachers who register at least 15 student members plus one or more professionals by Nov. 15 will receive a complimentary copy of “Difficult Conversations at Work” SkillsUSA's latest resource in student-friendly, scenario-based learning.
Get your members submitted early!!
SkillsUSA Championships Contest Technical Standards Now Available
The SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards are the official competition guides for the SkillsUSA Championships, and they’ve been newly revised for 2022. The standards feature all the rules for each national competition, including an overview, technical skills and knowledge required, clothing requirements, eligibility and equipment lists. They also list the embedded academic skills in math, English and science. SkillsUSA professional members receive access to the “SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards” as a free member benefit when they have submitted membership plus a valid email address. Access the Technical Standards and other professional member materials by logging into your account at absorb.skillsusa.org. You can also find a video walkthrough on our YouTube channel explaining how to access the Technical Standards step-by-step.
Show Off Your Construction Projects in a Video Contest
High school career and technical education students and postsecondary construction trainees or apprentices are eligible to enter the NCCER and Build Your Future’s annual “I BUILT THIS!” video contest. The nationwide competition invites construction craft students and trainees to showcase their building projects. The contest closes Nov. 14.Learn more here.
Advisor Challenge: Send Us Your Contest Projects and Win a Lowe's Gift Card!
Advisors, SkillsUSA is looking for your genius local competition project ideas! Selected projects will be included in our “Hosting a Local Career Competition Guide,” a publication designed to provide teachers with a turnkey kit for hosting a local event. The top five project submissions in each career competition will receive a $100 Lowe’s gift card, and the top project submission in each career competition will receive a $350 Lowe’s gift card. The competition closes on Nov. 15 and the winners will be announced on Dec. 13. You may submit as many projects as you like. All projects must be your original work. To enter, fill out the form here.
LAPSEN Offers a $500 Scholarship to SkillsUSA Students!
The SkillsUSA Store has launched a new “Fall Into Comfort” clothing collection. The clothes feature collegiate- and outdoor-style apparel, hats, drinkware and bags for that perfect SkillsUSA fall look. New T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts and hoodies from League Apparel offer the ultimate comfort in your day-to-day life. See the collection here on the SkillsUSA Store.
There's Still Time for Students to Launch Their "Journey of a Jacket"
SkillsUSA members belong to a community that values their potential and believes in their abilities. Through SkillsUSA’s new “Journey of a Jacket” program, selected students will receive a SkillsUSA red jacket (like those pictured) to be worn anywhere on the member’s journey through school, work and life.
The jacket is a gift from one of the program’s generous sponsors and is a symbol that the member is supported and valued. It’s also an opportunity for students to showcase their SkillsUSA pride. To apply, students must submit an essay and a letter of recommendation from their SkillsUSA advisor. Applications close on Nov. 1.Learn more and apply online here. For questions, contact Megan Flinn.
Access to Industry Experts on
"Technical Fridays"
Join us for “Technical Fridays,” SkillsUSA’s industry-led initiative for workshops that help teachers develop specific technical skills relevant to their career fields. On Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. ET, we will be joined by Vicky Castillo, MSN, RN, CNE, a CNA instructor, program coordinator, test examiner, content expert and founder and CEO of FACETS Healthcare Training. The session will focus on achieving excellence in nursing assistant education and offer practical tips on labs, tests and CNA theory. The cost to attend the session is $10. Register here.
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