SkillsUSA Membership Deadline: MARCH 1 *** Just 1 Week Remaining !! *** in order to Compete in SkillsUSA Competitions For assistance, contact the hotline: 844-875-4557
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2022 State Contests Postings: Projects, Challenges, Adjustments, Contest Dates,...
New 2022 Contest Information Posting Daily!! Click Here
NEW STATE & REGIONAL CONTEST INFORMATION POSTINGS THIS WEEK:
Pin & T-Shirt Design
Additive Manufacturing
Adobe Contests
American Spirit
Community Service & Community Action project
Outstanding Chapter
Debate Topics
Robotics Urban Search & Rescue Challenge Guide for 2022
Welding Fabrication (Regional)
.....And Many More Contests posted previously. Check them out!!
How to Access the 2022 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards
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.
Take Up the Challenge! National Conference Pin and T-Shirt Design
SkillsUSA is once again offering the 2022 National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) Pin and T-shirt Design Challenge for all dues-paying student members. The winning designs will become the official T-shirt and pin design for NLSC. Entries must be received by March 15 at 12 a.m. ET, and the winners will be announced on March 21. Rules and submission links can be found on the SkillsUSA website.
Share Your Unique Knowledge and Skills During SkillsUSA University (at NLSC)
SkillsUSA is seeking presenters for the 2022 SkillsUSA University. Are you an expert in your career cluster? Do you have a skill you would like to share with teachers and students attending the 2022 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta? Sessions will take place on June 21, 22 and 23. Submit the request for presentation proposal here by Feb. 27. For questions, contact Karolina Belen.
Focus Students on Safety
CareerSafe’s annual National Youth Safety Video Contest challenges students to create a two-minute video demonstrating workplace safety. Send submissions to CareerSafe by March 1. The winning students will receive a SkillsUSA prize pack and a scholarship of up to $2,500, and the winning school will receive a prize of up to $5,000. For more information and to submit your entry, visit the CareerSafe website.
Hats Off to Our SkillsUSA Store!
Check out the newest hats from The SkillsUSA Store Comfort Collection. These hats are a great way to represent SkillsUSA with your own unique style. The caps feature an unstructured crown, curved visor, and accents, such as vintage stamped patches, scripted embroidery and an open-back snap closure. These are designed and tailored with a classic fit and are the perfect addition to any outfit.
Hydraulic Systems Expertise 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 Feb. 25, from 4-5 p.m. ET, the presenters are Anthony Styczynski and Jason Kinzey, service development managers and professional trainers from John Deere Company. They manage college partnerships with the 20 John Deere Tech programs across the United States and Canada. Their session will focus on the operation of hydraulic components, hydraulic systems, understanding basic hydraulic schematics, safety procedures, lab activities and more.
Plan Now for SkillsUSA National Signing Day on May 5
On Thursday, May 5, 2022, SkillsUSA National Signing Day will celebrate high school seniors and college/postsecondary students who have chosen to pursue careers as professionals in the skilled trades.
Local SkillsUSA chapters are encouraged to host a signing day event by inviting business partners, school administrators, teachers, elected officials, SkillsUSA alumni, family and friends to honor students signing “letters of intent” for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training.
This electronic toolkit of resources was designed to help advisors plan their local chapter event. The toolkit includes an event logo, an event invitation template, social media posts, a sample press release, thank-you notes, an event planning checklist and more. Registration for SkillsUSA National Signing Day opens March 21.
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 isMarch 1.
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 offers 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.
Fine Homebuilding will be awarding scholarships to SkillsUSA high school or college/postsecondary students continuing their education or certification programs in construction-related fields through the #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship program. The deadline for applications is May 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The Student Research Foundation, in partnership with SkillsUSA offers a scholarship to a SkillsUSA member who is currently enrolled in high school and plans to continue their education in a postsecondary program. It recognizes outstanding community contribution. The deadline for applications is July 26.
The new “SkillsUSA Hall of Champions Award” recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves at the national level to helping youth develop and embody the components of the SkillsUSA Framework. Candidates may be nominated by a state SkillsUSA director, current or past SkillsUSA board member, SkillsUSA headquarters staff member, SkillsUSA chapter, stakeholder, alumni, or other leaders in the organization. The nomination form must be accompanied by up to five letters of support demonstrating the nominee’s impact on youth development within the SkillsUSA Framework. Complete the application here no later than April 1.
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