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June 03, 2024

Atlanta Selected as SkillsUSA’s NLSC Home Through 2033!

SkillsUSA is thrilled to announce that Atlanta has been chosen as the host city for our National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) through 2033!

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May 30, 2024

Larry Rash Memorial Scholarship

The Larry Rash Scholarship awarded one of two $2,500 scholarships to support active SkillsUSA members who plan to further their education in architectural drafting (or a related field).

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May 29, 2024

Robert Flint Leadership Development Scholarships

The Robert Flint Foundation will provide four SkillsUSA state officers with awards of $1,300 each to support travel to the “Leverage” leadership training at the 2024 NLSC.

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May 21, 2024

2023-24 President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipients

SkillsUSA members from 16 states have been recognized for their outstanding community service this year.

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May 20, 2024

Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship

The Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Fund and the McMinn County Vocational Center SkillsUSA Alumni Association awarded two SkillsUSA high school seniors in any pathway a one-time $1,000 scholarship to support further education in college or a technical school.

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May 16, 2024

Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Awards Announced

The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, an Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Charitable Foundation offered four one-time, merit-based $2,500 scholarships to SkillsUSA members in 2024.

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May 14, 2024

TechForce Foundation, SkillsUSA Collaborate to Empower Next Generation of Skilled Technicians and Solve Technician Shortage

TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA have entered a strategic collaboration to empower the next generation of skilled aviation, automotive, collision repair, diesel, and welding technicians and tackle the technician shortage head-on.

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April 30, 2024

Marsha Daves Memorial Scholarship Winner

SkillsUSA offers one annual merit-based $1,500 scholarship to a state officer for college/postsecondary education in memory of Marsha Daves, a former SkillsUSA state and national leader.

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April 24, 2024

Lowe’s Foundation partners with SkillsUSA to celebrate ‘Trades Stars’ from the Toolbelt Generation on SkillsUSA National Signing Day

To honor the future generation of Pros who are choosing careers in skilled trades, the Lowe’s Foundation has awarded a $1 million Gable Grant to SkillsUSA.

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