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SkillsUSA NC 2023 Conference & Competition Packet is Now Available!
The 2023 SkillsUSA NC Conference & Competition Packet is now available. You can find it on our website here.
NEW THIS YEAR: Regional Rally Contest Offerings by Region (& Policy) State Conference - Online Professional Development Test for All Contestants New Contest - Roofing New Contest Listings Identified -
- Automotive Service MLR (for High School Students)
- Automotive Service Tech CCP (for CCP Students taking Automotive courses at a community college)
BOOKMARK and WATCH our COMPETITIONS PAGE for 2023 Contest Postings, including 2023 Contest Versions, Themes, and Contest Dates & Locations. THIS PAGE WILL UPDATE OFTEN!!
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Mobile Robotics State Contest - Middle School Status
If you are interested in participating in the Mobile Robotics Middle School state contest in April, we need you to let us know very soon, hopefully before the end of this week.
The national MR competition will be different from the high school competition, using different fields and game pieces. We (NC) always likes to follow the national's contest (as much as possible) for our state contest.
The middle school MR 2023 game manual is linked to our website (click here).
If we have Middle School teams competing in our state contest, we will need to secure the appropriate field and game pieces.
If someone has these that we can use for the state contest in April, that would be a blessing! If not, and we have registered teams, we will need to purchase these items, well in advance.
1. If You are interested in registering team(s) for the Mobile Robotics contest state this year, please email us with your intent - info@SkillsUSAnc.org.
2. We also would like to know if you have the field and/or game pieces required this year, and if you would be able to share these with us in April.
Plan Now for SkillsUSA Week
Start planning now for SkillsUSA Week. The annual celebration is Feb. 6-10, 2023, and you can participate in many ways: Honor your community supporters, connect with local business and industry professionals, or make a presentation about your CTE program and SkillsUSA chapter. We encourage you to follow the daily schedule of events for local chapters nationwide.
Monday, Feb. 6, Recognize and honor members, advisors, administrators, business partners, community leaders and supporters who make a meaningful impact on your CTE program and SkillsUSA chapter.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, Give Back Day. Rally around your school or community by focusing on ways for your chapter to give back.
Wednesday, Feb. 8, Partner Day. Invite local business and industry leaders to connect with members, highlighting the importance of career-readiness skills and the SkillsUSA Framework.
Thursday, Feb. 9, Advocacy Day. Amplify CTE in your community by conducting a local public relations activity such as presenting to school board members, administrators and community leaders.
Friday, Feb. 10, SkillsUSA Day. Celebrate SkillsUSA by wearing your favorite SkillsUSA T-shirt, holding a celebration activity or by posting SkillsUSA Framework stories on social media using the hashtag: #SkillsUSAWeek and #SkillsUSANorthCarolina.
Challenge to Design the SkillsUSA National Conference Pin & T-Shirt
SkillsUSA is offering the 2023 National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) Pin and T-shirt Design Challenge to all dues-paying student members. The winning designs will become the official T-shirt and pin design for the 2023 NLSC. The challenge opens on Jan. 15, entries must be received by March 3, and winners will be announced on March 10. Rules and submission links can be found on the SkillsUSA Website.
Chapter Excellence Program (CEP):
One-on-One Coaching Opportunities
As your local SkillsUSA chapters have engaged in exciting activities and opportunities this year so far, now is the time to plan how your chapter can be recognized for its accomplishments! The SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) does just that!
SkillsUSA now offers one-on-one coaching sessions with our CEP and Program of Work (PoW) coach, Kelli Engelbrecht. Learn how to integrate the SkillsUSA Framework, articulate your SMART goals and select and evaluate your Essential Element within your CEP application.Schedule your 30-minute Zoom coaching appointment here. For questions, contactKelli Engelbrecht.
This is a GREAT time to reach out to Kelli for assistance! All North Carolina SkillsUSA Chapters who complete any level of the CEP will be recognized at our SkillsUSA State Conference!! Work on CEP now to be recognized for ALL of your great accomplishments this school year!!
SkillsUSA Technical Fridays Workshop
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 Jan. 20, from 4-5 p.m. ET, Greg Klever of Penske’s technical school and national partnership relationships will lead a “Tires and Brakes” session that will uncover the proper tools, inspection, serviceability and troubleshooting for air disc brakes. The workshop is free but space is limited. Register here. If you have questions, contact Karolina Belen.
New Report Highlights "The SkillsUSA Advantage"
A new report from the Student Research Foundation affirms what more than 14 million members served since 1965 already know: SkillsUSA involvement better prepares students for personal and professional success. “The SkillsUSA Advantage” report shows that SkillsUSA members consistently outperform peers not enrolled in a career and technical student organization (CTSO) in seven key areas, including meeting potential employers, being excited about their chosen career path, gaining work experience, being excited about school and more. Among the more than 27,000 high school students surveyed, this SkillsUSA advantage holds true regardless of gender, race/ethnicity or socioeconomic status. The report clearly underscores the importance of removing barriers to ensure that all potential members have an opportunity to join. Share this validating new report with administrators, partners, parents and more to help spotlight SkillsUSA’s life-changing, career-shaping effect. Download "The SkillsUSA Advantage."
Show Us what You Made... and What You're Made Of!
SkillsUSA is still showcasing the great accomplishments our students make every day as skilled workers and leaders in the #MadeInSkillsUSA social media campaign. Share photos on social media that highlight something your students made with their hands (a construction project, a hairstyle, a culinary creation, etc.) or a personal achievement earned through SkillsUSA (landing an internship, delivering a speech, leading a meeting, etc.). To participate, simply post a photo with the hashtag #MadeInSkillsUSA. Learn more here. For questions, contact Hayley Uffelman, SkillsUSA’s social media manager.
Call the SkillsUSA Customer Care Team if you need help starting a new chapter, registering members, engaging more students or discovering strategies to strengthen an existing chapter. If you have questions or need assistance, the team is here to help. Call SkillsUSA Customer Care toll free: 844-875-4557 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ET Tuesday and Thursday. You can also email them anytime: customercare@skillsusa.org.
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