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SkillsUSA Contest Technical Standards are Now Available!
The 2022-2023 National Technical Standards are now available to all submitted Professional Members. Log in to Absorb. The SkillsUSA Technical Standards (2022-2023) are located under My Courses. The SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards are the official competition guides for the SkillsUSA Championships. Newly revised and given a new look for 2023, the standards include the rules for each national competition, including an overview, lists of technical skills and knowledge required, clothing and eligibility requirements, equipment lists and more. As a benefit, SkillsUSA professional members receive digital access to the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards when they submit membership. Watch this video to learn how to access the technical standards.
East Regional Rally Set!
We are pleased to announce the Location and Date for the East Regional Rally - Pitt Community College (Winterville), Friday March 3. Please see our website for a list of dates & locations of all of the regional rally Conferences this spring.
The SkillsUSA North Carolina Early Membership Incentive!! By November 15
As a special membership incentive, teachers who register at least 15 student members plus one or more professionals by Nov. 15 will receive 3 great gifts!
1. A complimentary copy of the SkillsUSA Member Handbook. The SkillsUSA Member Handbook is the official guide to help members run successful chapters.
2. To support chapter officer development, teachers that meet the Nov. 15 deadline will also receive a discount on this resource (buy five SkillsUSA Member Handbooks and get the sixth one free!). A coupon code will be included with your incentive mailing. 3. Receive 1 Free Polo Shirt when you submit a minimum of 15 student members and at least 1 professional/advisor memberby November 15.
Get your members submitted early!! Ask Us About TPP - the SkillsUSA Total Affiliate Membership Program - supported by Perkins V & NCDPI ! Ask your CTE Director about it!!
NCACTE-T&I Fall Conference - Join us for Great SkillsUSA Sessions!
Join us for the NCACTE-T&I Fall Professional Development Conference November 17-19, 2022 in Atlantic Beach! Many great T&I sessions, including SkillsUSA sessions!! Click here for more information and to register!
Pumpkin Carving Contest - October Challenge
Ooohhh, now THAT sounds like fun!! Win a fabulous prize!! Submit pictures of your cool carved pumpkin to us by October 31!!
High school career and technical education students and postsecondary construction trainees or apprentices are eligible to enter the NCCER and Build Your Future’s eighth annual “I BUILT THIS!” video contest. This year’s contest features two new formats: TikToks and Instagram Reels. The nationwide competition invites construction craft students and trainees to showcase their building projects. Entries are due by Oct. 31. Learn more here.
No-Cost Virtual Industry Panels Available to Your Chapter
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, SkillsUSA will host Pour the IndusTEA, an industry panel discussion specific to each career cluster that we cover! This high-energy, informative experience will connect students with business and industry panelists. We invite classrooms to attend this career-focused event to gain useful insight and information about the industries they are stepping into. Learn more and register by Nov. 2 here.
Pour the IndusTEA
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, SkillsUSA will host Pour the IndusTEA, an industry panel discussion specific to each career cluster that we cover! This high-energy, informative experience will connect students with business and industry panelists. We invite classrooms to attend this career-focused event to gain useful insight and information about the industries they are stepping into. Registrations are due by Nov. 2.Learn more and register here.
SkillsUSA Technical Fridays
Join us for “SkillsUSA Technical Fridays,” a series of virtual workshops led by industry experts to help teachers develop specific technical skills relevant to their career fields. Leave the sessions with new knowledge and skills to implement in the classroom. Learn more about the workshops here.
On Oct. 28, from 4-5 p.m. ET, technical training supervisor Brian Brownfield from Toyota Motor Corporation will take a close look at two of the tools needed to dianose electrified powertrains — the milliohmmeter and megohmmeter — and discuss high voltage safety requirements for working on them.
This year's National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is Nov. 14-20. This national celebration established by the U.S. Department of Labor brings together business leaders, career seekers, labor, apprentices, educational institutions and others to showcase the positive impact apprenticeship programs have on addressing the skills gap and preparing the American workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Join the celebration by hosting an event -- such as an apprenticeship graduation, business open house, high school career fair, skills competition or industry roundtable -- or submit a proclamation supporting NAW and apprenticeship. Learn more about NAW.
Share Your Champions
The SkillsUSA Champions digital hub provides new content weekly, from inspiring features to “Spotlight” stories about the great work chapters and partners are doing. To get a SkillsUSA member’s story considered for publication on the site (even if that story is yours), use our Submit a Story online form.
SkillsUSA Scholarships Benefit Students
One of the greatest benefits of student membership in SkillsUSA is the opportunity to earn educational scholarships. Some scholarships are based on merit, while others are based on financial need. These are competitive opportunities, so be sure to carefully review the scholarship requirements. If selected, students must complete a SkillsUSA scholarship acceptance form and payment is sent directly to the educational institution to be applied toward the recipient’s tuition bill. To earn a scholarship, students must be current registered SkillsUSA members and have paid both state and national membership dues for this school year. Check out the SkillsUSA scholarships and grants here. New this year, students can apply for most scholarships via a single online application.
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