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SkillsUSA National Conference City/Site Selection Process - Input Opportunity
The SkillsUSA National Leadersship & Skills Conference (NLSC) will be in Atlanta through 2027. SkillsUSA is currently in phase one of the site selection process for 2028 and beyond, considering all major cities in the U.S. that may be able to accommodate our hotel room needs, required exhibitor floor space, general session specifications, and space for other existing and anticipated events. This process will ensure that the selection committee analyzes only viable cities that can host our organization.
We are seeking valued input from advisors, students, state directors and SkillsUSA staff leadership to determine the priorities in which to evaluate the cities. These priorities will guide the decision-making process for the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.
If you are interested in providing thoughts on the SkillsUSA NLSC future site, please complete the 8-minute SkillsUSA NLSC Site Selection Stakeholder Input Survey by Monday, February 6.
Thank you for contributing to this important process.
Are You Ready for SkillsUSA Week?
SkillsUSA Week will be happening Feb. 6-10, 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 at a school board meeting. Celebrate the week by planning activities that follow the daily schedule for 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 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 developing career-readiness skills found in 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, planning a celebration activity or posting your SkillsUSA Framework story on social media using the hashtag: #SkillsUSAWeek.
There’s still time to gear up for SkillsUSA Week! Head to the SkillsUSA Store to shop the SkillsUSA Week collection for the SkillsUSA T-shirt and other spirit items, such as SkillsUSA sunglasses, buttons, bracelets, balloons and more.
SkillsUSA Scholarship Opportunities
SkillsUSA students can now apply for multiple scholarships by completing just one SkillsUSA scholarship application!
The SkillsUSA master scholarship application is open until April 1 and is available here.
Most scholarships are available to both high school and college/postsecondary members. Eligibility criteria for each scholarship is noted on the application so that students know which ones they are eligible to receive. The following scholarships are included under this application:
Please join us for upcoming Professional Development offerings. SkillsUSA advisors in their first, second or third year can look forward to a new advisor training on Feb. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On Feb. 28 from 2-4 p.m., we will offer a Career Essentials Implementation Training for teachers who purchased the courses and are implementing them this year. Completion certificates are provided for each session. Learn more on our online training calendar. Advisors can also access this Google Doc to learn how to use their professional membership benefits. A PDF of the 2022-23 Professional Development Opportunities is available here. For questions, contact Karolina Belen.
Need Assistance With SkillsUSA?
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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