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.
Lowe's Chapter Grants Close Nov. 1
SkillsUSA partner Lowe’s is offering multiple SkillsUSA chapter grants of up to $15,000 each to upgrade your CTE program’s tools and equipment or to help you 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 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.
Nurse Assistant Expertise on Next Edition of "SkillsUSA Technical Fridays"
Join us for “SkillsUSA 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, the presenter will be 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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