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State Conference Information

If you missed the SkillsUSA North Carolina STATE CONFERENCE Registration deadline last week and are still interested in registering, contact us today!  info@SkillsUSAnc.org

Campbell University Engineering Days

Campbell University School of Engineering is 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.

This semester, they are offering three Engineering Days for high school students this spring! Each day is a 2-hour  STEM 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

 

CareerSafe Sponsoring the Annual National Youth Safety Video Contest

CareerSafe is sponsoring the annual National Youth Safety Video Contest, challenging students to create a two-minute video demonstrating safety in the workplace. The winning students will receive a SkillsUSA prize pack as well as a scholarship up to $2,500, and the winning school will receive a prize up to $5,000. All submissions must be sent to CareerSafe by March 1. For details visit the CareerSafe website at: www.careersafeonline.com/scholarships/video-contest. 
 

"SkillsUSA Champions" Digital Hub Story of the Week

Despite the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, SkillsUSA chapters from across the nation conducted a variety of inspiring activities to celebrate SkillsUSA Week. Check out our Spotlight article on the SkillsUSA Champions digital hub for some of the highlights. You’ll find many other success stories about SkillsUSA members and local chapters across the country on the SkillsUSA Champions digital hub, which can be accessed at skillsusachampions.org. And don’t forget, you can always submit your own news and story ideas through the “Share News and Stories” link at the top of the web page.
 

SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards Available

SkillsUSA Professional Members have access to the Championships Technical Standards as part of their Professional Membership Benefits Package. For a brief, easy-to-follow screencast that walks you through how to access the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards and other benefits, visit https://youtu.be/OGz-HoDW0nY. Not yet a Professional Member? Email customercare@skillsusa.org for information on how to join.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
  • March 1-5 - State Conference Online Qualifier Testing
  • March 19 - Special Awards Due (Outstanding Member, Advisor of the Year, Career Essentials Recipients)
  • March 23 - State Contest Registration Deadline
  • March 26 - CEP Submissions Due
  • March 26 - State Officer Application Packets Due
  • April 13-30 - SkillsUSA State Conference (Contests) VIRTUAL
  • June (Dates TBD) - SkillsUSA National Conference VIRTUAL
 
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