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 COSMETOLOGY State Fair Contest - Saturday October 23
We are excited to be hosting our State Fair Cosmetology contests this year!! LIVE and IN-PERSON AT the NC State Fair in Raleigh!!
Saturday, October 23
For Contest Information and Registration Link, click here.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: THIS FRIDAY October 15
SkillsUSA ROBOTICSState Fair Contest - Sunday October 24
We are excited to be hosting our State Fair Robotics contests this year!! LIVE and IN-PERSON AT the NC State Fair in Raleigh!!
Sunday, October 24
For Contest Information and Registration Link, click here.
No Entry Fee!
Registration Deadline: THIS FRIDAY October 15
Local Chapter Challenge: SkillsUSA 2021 Recruitment Week
Check out SkillsUSA’s 2021 Recruitment Week resources to learn how local chapter leaders can successfully hold a fall recruitment week and engage new members. You’ll also find advisor resources to help coach your chapter leaders around recruitment and engagement. After your chapter successfully completes Recruitment Week, apply to earn national recognition and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at the SkillsUSA Store!
Lowe's Offers $250,000 in Chapter Grants
SkillsUSA partner Lowe’s is offering SkillsUSA chapter grants of up to $15,000 to upgrade your CTE program tools and equipment or to purchase materials and supplies for students. All funds must be spent at Lowe’s. The grants can also be used for equipment, materials or supplies to be used in carrying out a SkillsUSA community service project. Applications are due by Nov. 1. Successful applicants will be notified by Dec. 3, and all classroom upgrades or service projects must be completed by Sept. 15, 2022. Learn more and apply here. For questions, contact Laura Rauch.
One-On-One Coaching on the Chapter Excellence Program
Is your chapter strategizing on how to take your Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) application to the next level, or does your chapter need help getting started? SkillsUSA now offers one-on-one coaching sessions with our CEP and Program of Work (PoW) coach, Kelli Engelbrecht. Learn how to integrate the SkillsUSA Framework, articulate your SMART goals and select and evaluate your Essential Elements within your CEP application. Schedule your 30-minute Zoom coaching appointment here. For questions, contact Kelli Engelbrecht or 573-321-1322.
Check out the Wealth of Professional Development This Fall
Please join your fellow advisors and attend our fall SkillsUSA Professional Development offerings. With upcoming topics like “Jumpstart 2.0,” “Jump Into STEM!”, “Framework 101,” “Business Partner Outreach” and more, these sessions can help launch the new school year in exciting directions. Learn more about all of SkillsUSA’s offerings on SkillsUSA's online training calendar. Certificates are provided upon completion of each session. A PDF of the 2021-22 Professional Development Opportunities is available here. For questions, contact Karolina Belen.
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