If you have a SkillsUSA student-member who is interested in becoming a SkillsUSA State Officer for the next school year, please attend our State Officer Interest Mini-Workshop this Thursday, March 4 at 4pm. This mini-workshop is scheduled to last about 45 minutes.
The purpose of this mini-workshop is to motivate potential student-candidates, provide insight into the value and responsibilities of being a State Officer, and to answer questions students and advisors may have.
If you or your students are interested in attending, please contact us by email to request the Zoom link.
You may find the State Officer Candidate Application package here. The State Officer Candidate Application deadline is March 26.
Students, Advisors and Parents are welcome to attend this mini-workshop!
SkillsUSA NC Awards
SkillsUSA North Carolina is accepting the following Award Nominations for the 2020-21 school year:
OUTSTANDING SkillsUSA MEMBER - Advisors may nominate those students who have exceeded expectations this year as SkillsUSA members in their local chapter and at the state level. ADVISOR OF THE YEAR - Seeking SkillsUSA Advisors who have been outstanding in moving and guiding their chapters this year, even in the midst of Covid challenges. CAREER ESSENTIALS RECIPIENTS - Those students who have completed any level or segment of the SkillsUSA Career Essentials program.
Application information and guidelines can be found on our website (clilck here). Award nominations deadline is March 23.
Campbell University Engineering Days
Campbell University School of Engineeringis working to get students interested in STEM!Campbell School of Engineering is an innovative, hands-on, project-based program located in Buies Creek, NC. The program offers concentrations in chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. This unique program is close to the Research Triangle area, offering many internship and career opportunities for students.
This program is being offered by one of our very own, Valerie York, who served as SkillsUSA NC State President (15’-16’) and SkillsUSA National Parliamentarian (16’-17’) and is now attending Campbell University.
They are offering three Engineering Days for high school students this spring! Each day is a 2-hourSTEM focused event packed with a student panel, a hands-on engineering activity, and a chance to learn more about CU School of Engineering! If you are interested in participating, you can fill out the form attached here. If you register, a kit with the materials for the day will be emailed to you. A flyer for the events is attached.
The dates for those days are as follows:
Wed., 3/10, 12 - 2 pm (high school)
Fri., 3/12, 12 - 2 pm (high school)
Fri., 4/16, 1 - 3 pm (middle school)
To learn more about the program, checkout their page located here.
Contact Valerie at valyork8@gmail.com for more information or any questions about the CU School of Engineering.
The NEW SkillsUSA Member Handbook is Now Available!
SkillsUSA is excited to announce the release of the revised, 26th printing of the SkillsUSA Member Handbook (formerly known as the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook). This handbook is the official guide to help members run successful local chapters. The newly revised edition includes tools to helps students intentionally weave the SkillsUSA Framework into their chapter’s annual Program of Work.
Rich color photographs, real-member stories, and personal reflection pages combine to offer a living guide we hope active members will want to keep for years to come! The SkillsUSA Member Handbook can be orered online ($6.00 per copy) at: https://www.skillsusastore.net/skillsusa-leadersip-handbook.html. SKU#: BK090
ACTE Offers Virtual Fundraising Webinar March 4
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is conducting an “Innovation Through Virtual Fundraising” webinar on March 4 from 3-4pm.
This webinar will discuss successful tools and strategies to implement new virtual fundraising efforts. ACTE is working to place career and technical education at the forefront of innovation, including activities that improve the conditions for student learning, teacher practice and other facets of the CTE experience. Prior to COVID-19, many students participated in in-person fundraising opportunities to support student-led activities. With a worldwide pandemic underway, student-supported activities are a challenge to maintain. Please bring your own successful virtual fundraising ideas so all educators can implement effective strategies to support virtual fundraising activities. To register, click here. For further questions, please reach out to Megan Kmiotek at ACTE at mkmiotek@acteonline.org.
"SkillsUSA Champions" Digital Hub
Story of the Week
As a young automotive technician, Hailey Hedrick already faces one challenge: being a female in a male-dominated industry. Now, she’s also facing the challenge of COVID-19 as she continues working to keep her community ready for the road. Read Hailey’s story on the SkillsUSA Champions digital hub here. The SkillsUSA Champions digital hub is an online publication that includes stories like Hailey’s centering on SkillsUSA members and local chapters across the country. Submit your own news and story ideas through the “Share News and Stories” link at the top of the web page at skillsusachampions.org.
