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NC Conference & Competition Packet 2022 for State & Regional Conferences
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Updated 1/21/22 - Covid19 Acknowledgement Added

Contest Chairpersons & Judges Needed for SkillsUSA NC State Conference

SkillsUSA North Carolina is in need of Contest Chairpersons & Judges.
Contest Chairpersons are responsible for determining the scope of the contest (following the national contest standards as a base & guide), organizing the contest, securing judges, and managing the contest the day of the competition.
Contest Chairpersons may be Business/Industry persons or SkillsUSA Advisors.
Contest Judges should be from Business/Industry or other experts in the field, or teachers who do not have contestants in the contest.
 
We are looking for Contest Chairpersons for the following contests:
Aviation Maintenance
Criminal Justice & CSI
Early Childhood Education
Interactive App & Video Game Creation
Medical Contests
Motorcycle Service Technology
Robotics USAR
Leadership Contests (need several of these!)

If you are interested in serving as a contest judge for any of our Skills or Leadership contests, please see our competitions page for a list of our NC contests.

Our SkillsUSA NC State Conference will be held in Greensboro on April 28 (with a few contests and/or orientations on April 27).

 
In addition to lunch and a nice gift, the rewards of serving as a chairperson or judge is the excitement and satisfaction of supporting our great middle school, high school and postsecondary student members, working to become future leaders in the world of work!

If you are interested in serving as a Contest Chairperson, please contact us at Paul@SkillsUSAnc.org .
If you are willing to serve as a Contest judge, please complete this survey.
If you need more information, please contact us at info@SkillsUSAnc.org
Feel free to recommend others and/or pass this information along to those who would be great contest chairpersons or judges!
SkillsUSA North Carolina thanks you for your support and efforts.
 

Enthusiastic Volunteers Requested for the 2022 SkillsUSA NC State Conference

Are you missing your time with SkillsUSA? Wish you could go back to the SkillsUSA State Conference again?
SkillsUSA NC is seeking volunteers for our SkillsUSA NC State Conference this year!  Our State Conference will be held April 27-29 in Greensboro.
Volunteers are important to the overall production and effectiveness of our state conference and serve in a variety of roles, depending on your expertise or desire!  You'd be amazed at the impact you have on our conference and our conference attendees' experience! 
You can volunteer for just one day or, if you're close to Greensboro, multiple days (hotel not provided) We have something for you!

Interested in Volunteering?  Please complete this Survey!
You can also send us an email!  Info@SkillsUSAnc.org .
Let's discuss your service as a volunteer and your impact on our students & advisors! 
(Volunteers must be 18 or over and post-high school.)

 

Introducing IMPACT, Chapter Officer Training

Do you need help preparing your chapter this year?  Are you a new chapter and not sure where to start? 
We are excited to announce IMPACT, where a state officer will facilitate a local chapter officer training with your chapter officers on a variety of topics. 
 
You can select any of the following trainings:
•    SkillsUSA Framework (60 minutes)
•    Program of Work (45 minutes) 
•   
Recognition Celebration (45 minutes) – available after February 15.

After each conversation, your chapter officers will be given a lesson plan (30-45 minutes) that they can implement during a chapter meeting with your members. Training is also offered for advisors! Check out the IMPACT Advisor Training Schedule for more information, including dates and sign-up information. Participating in this IMPACT program will equip your chapter officers to successfully run their SkillsUSA chapter during the year. 

Is your chapter interested in receiving this type of support from one of our state officers? If so, please confirm by contacting Brandon Ramirez, State Leadership Coordinator, at Brandon@SkillsUSAnc.org .   You will work directly with an assigned state officer to determine the dates and times for your sessions. Sessions can be completed virtually at a time that is convenient for you and your students. 
We hope that you will take advantage of this great opportunity to prepare your chapter for success this year!
 

Accessing the 2022 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards

The 2022 National Leadership and Skills Conference takes place in Atlanta on June 20-24, and the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards will help your students prepare for their competitions. To access the Technical Standards, navigate to SkillsUSA Absorb, log in using your professional membership credentials, click on the green box that says, “Professional Member Benefits,” and then on the “2021-2022 Professional Member Benefits Package.” This gives you access to the Technical Standards which are broken into the Introduction Materials; Leadership Development Career Competitions; Occupationally Related Career Competitions and the Skilled and Technical Sciences Career Competitions.
 

Are You Ready For SkillsUSA Week?

SkillsUSA Week is Feb. 7-11, and you can participate in many ways: Honor your community supporters, connect with local business and industry professionals, or make a presentation about your CTE program and SkillsUSA chapter at a school board meeting. We encourage you to celebrate all week by planning activities that follow the daily schedule of events for local chapters nationwide.
  • Monday, Feb. 7, Recognize and honor members, advisors, administrators, business partners, community leaders and supporters who make a meaningful impact on your CTE program and SkillsUSA chapter.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 8, Give Back Day. Rally around your school community by focusing on ways for your chapter to give back.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 9, Partner Day. Invite local business and industry leaders to connect with members, highlighting the importance of developing career-readiness skills found in the SkillsUSA Framework.
  • Thursday, Feb. 10, Advocacy Day. Amplify CTE in your community by conducting a local public relations activity, such as presenting to school board members, administrators and community leaders.
  • Friday, Feb. 11, SkillsUSA Day. Celebrate SkillsUSA by wearing your favorite SkillsUSA T-shirt, planning a celebration activity or posting your SkillsUSA Framework story on social media using the hashtag: #SkillsUSAWeek.

2022 SkillsUSA Week T-Shirt Now Available

Gear up for SkillsUSA Week and get your 2022 long-sleeve T-shirt from the SkillsUSA Store now while supplies last! This 100% cotton shirt features the winning design by Ellis Eley from SkillsUSA Georgia, with some additional SkillsUSA spirit on the sleeve. Show your style, stay warm and celebrate that we are United as One!  Click Here to Order.
 

Cosmetology on
"SkillsUSA Technical Fridays"

Join us for “SkillsUSA Technical Fridays,” SkillsUSA’s industry-led workshops that help teachers develop specific technical skills relevant to their career fields. On Jan. 28 from 4-5 p.m. ET, the presenter is Corine Tripplet, a cosmetologist who has consistently championed the creative and work skills of hundreds of students throughout her three-decade instructional career. Tripplet’s session will focus on how to use different strategies in presenting challenging material to facilitate effective learning. She will also demonstrate a basic facial while discussing the anatomy of the facial muscles. Professional development certificates are available for attending. The cost to attend the session is $10. Register here.
 

SkillsUSA Scholarships Now Open for Applications

Applications for several scholarships are now open to benefit SkillsUSA students in pursuit of higher education or certification in their chosen fields. Help spread the word about these opportunities:
  • The new Fieldpiece #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship is open to SkillsUSA members enrolled in HVACR or general construction programs who plan to study HVACR at the college/postsecondary level in the 2022-23 or 2023-24 school year.  the deadline is March 1.
  • SkillsUSA in partnership with the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) will award four $1,000 scholarships to SkillsUSA members who are also members of NTHS. The deadline for applications is March 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  • The Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Fund, SkillsUSA and the McMinn County Vocational Center SkillsUSA Alumni Association are offering two high school seniors who are members of SkillsUSA a one-time $1,000 scholarship. The deadline for applications is April 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  • The Student Research Foundation Scholarship is open to SkillsUSA members who are currently enrolled in high school and plan to continue their education in a postsecondary institution or program. It recognizes outstanding community contributions. The deadline for applications is July 26. 
 
Additional information and the applications for these scholarships are available here.
 

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IMPORTANT DATES:
  • February 7-11, 2022 - SkillsUSA Week
  • March 1 - SkillsUSA Membership Deadline
  • February / March 2022 - Regional Rally Competitions (MS, HS, CCP)  Click Here for Dates & Locations.
  • April 27-29, 2022 - State Leadership & Skills Conference & Competitions, Greensboro.
 
Visit SkillsUSAnc.org and SkillsUSA.org for the most current information and for more detail on all of these topics.
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