SkillsUSA State Conference:
A Showcase of Talent and Skills
April 27-28, 2022
Come out to see our talented Career & Technical Education students showcase their skills and leadership at our annual SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference, April 27-28.
Most of our skill and leadership events will be held AT the Greensboro Coliseum and the Koury Convention Center.
The Conference program, announcing locations and times for our competitive events, is now available on our website - SkillsUSAnc.org .
Events at the Coliseum are open to the general public (as of this announcement), so come see our CTE students in action April 27-28!
For more information, go to our website's Home Page or our State Conference Page .
The National Conference Information and Registration Packet is Now Posted
The SkillsUSA National Conference Information and Registration Packet is now available on our website on the National Conference page (click here).
The SkillsUSA National Conference will be held June 20-24 in Atlanta.
For more information about the SkillsUSA National Conference, go to SkillsUSA.org .
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This conference - with three distinct tracks for middle school, high school and high school seniors/college postsecondary students - was designed to allow students to explore careers and connect with industry.
Industry engagement is an important part of each track. Learn more about which partners will be there and why --
Celebrate Community Contributions During SkillsUSA's National Week of Service - May 8-14
SkillsUSA is asking all chapters to conduct and promote a community service project during SkillsUSA’s National Week of Service, May 8-14. This event helps commemorate the founding of SkillsUSA on May 8, 1965. Connect with SkillsUSA via social media by posting photos of your activities online. Chapter advisors or officers should email a brief description of their chapter events to Gayle Silvey at gsilvey@skillsusa.org. In return, we’ll send a SkillsUSA logo gift item valued at $15 to say thanks.
We encourage participants to publicize your projects locally. To locate media resources for your community, including contact information for area newspapers, use our SkillsUSA Advocacy Site. On the site, click on “Media,” enter your ZIP code, and choose up to six outlets at a time. Then, click on “Send a Message.” To see the full contact information for each outlet, click on the name of the newspaper.
Apply for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence
Applications are now open for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The prize recognizes outstanding instruction in the skilled trades in U.S. public high schools and the teachers who inspire students to learn skills to prepare for life after graduation. In 2022, they will award more than $1.25 million in prizes to 20 teachers. In 2021, the prize recognized six SkillsUSA instructors as winners. Applications must be received by May 20. Finalists will be announced on June 27 and winners will be announced in October. Learn more and apply online here.
Earn a Chance at a $50 Amazon Gift Card Just be Saying "Thanks"
Carhartt and Tractor Supply Company (TSC) recently stepped up with a $100,000 donation to SkillsUSA through their Support the Trades campaign. Now’s the time for SkillsUSA Nation to say thank you with short thank-you videos from SkillsUSA teachers or students. A video submission earns you a spot in a drawing for one of two $50 Amazon gift cards. Find full details and guidelines here. Once you enter your email address and click “Submit” (which will enter you into the drawing), you’ll be taken to a dropbox page to upload your video. If you prefer, you can also send your videos via any file transfer service directly to Tom Kercheval, SkillsUSA’s director of communications. Videos must be received by April 22, and winners of the gift cards will be announced in early May. Thanks for helping us show these partners how much we appreciate their ongoing support!
Share Your Signing Day With The Nation
Chapters across the nation will celebrate SkillsUSA National Signing Day on May 5, highlighting the value of the skilled trades as they recognize career and technical students for their dedication to career readiness and a career in the skilled trades.
Hundreds of SkillsUSA schools in over 25 states and territories are expected to participate in the 2022 event — some virtually, but most in-person. Year by year, SkillsUSA National Signing Day is generating greater awareness that the skilled trades offer rewarding career paths.
On Signing Day, SkillsUSA chapters will host students at signing ceremonies attended by administrators, teachers, elected officials, SkillsUSA advisors, family and friends. Like signing day events for student athletes who commit to a college or team, students will be applauded one by one as they sign letters of intent for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training. Throughout the day, skilled trades supporters nationwide will share their encouragement for these future workers, so watch our SkillsUSA social media channels and website for updates.
All chapters are asked to submit their Signing Day photos, videos and stories to SkillsUSA’s communications team so we can highlight your local events. To submit your photos and stories, upload them here. If you post on social media, use the hashtag #SkillsUSANationalSigningDay.
Final Call to Bring Your Musical Talent to NLSC
A new SkillsUSA Talent Program is being launched in conjunction with SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference. Selected members will showcase their musical ability during one of three high-energy arena sessions in front of more than 12,000 SkillsUSA participants from across the country. They may also perform for smaller audiences during the conference.
Students or advisors will receive complimentary conference registration if their sole purpose of attendance is to participate in the Talent Program. SkillsUSA Championships contestants are eligible, but performance opportunities may be limited due to scheduling conflicts. Applicants must be current paid SkillsUSA members and must submit a video file performing a song of choice that demonstrates their musical ability. Individual or group performances are welcome. Apply here by 5 p.m. ET on Friday, April 22. For questions, contact Joey Baker.
SkillsUSA Scholarship Opportunities
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:
Fine Homebuilding #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship -- Scholarships to SkillsUSA high school or college/postsecondary students continuing their education or certification programs in construction-related fields. Deadline: May 30.
Larry Rash Memorial Scholarship -- Two $2,500 scholarships in 2022 to support active SkillsUSA members who plan to further their education in architectural drafting (or a related field). Deadline: May 31.
Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship -- Merit-based scholarships to high school or college/postsecondary students continuing their education to pursue a career in energy construction (oil and gas pipelines, gas distribution, solar, and wind). Deadline: May 31.
Clifford T. Rees, Jr. Memorial Scholarship -- Multiple $2,500 scholarships to SkillsUSA high school juniors, seniors or college/postsecondary students in enrolled in a HVACR or a general construction program and who will be pursuing college/postsecondary career training in the HVACR industry. Deadline: May 31.
Student Research Foundation Scholarship -- One scholarship to a SkillsUSA member currently enrolled in high school who plans to continue their education in a postsecondary program. It recognizes outstanding community contribution. Deadline: July 26.
The Horatio Alger Association is offering 500 career and technical education scholarships for College/Postsecondary students at up to $2,500 each through their “Career & Technical Scholarship Program.” The scholarships are awarded to students who’ve faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives and who wish to pursue a career and technical education at an accredited, nonprofit postsecondary institution. Applications are now open, and the deadline is June 15. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis throughout the spring and summer. Visit their website for full information and to apply.
