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June 14, 2019

3M Gets an Up Close and Personal View of Future Workforce

Deciding to offer time, talent and resources to an organization that stages competitions for kids to learn more about the STEM field is a major undertaking. At 3M, they take…

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June 04, 2019

Presidential CTE Scholars Include SkillsUSA Members

The U.S. Department of Education announced the 55th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which for the fourth year includes students in career and technical education (CTE) fields. SkillsUSA members…

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June 04, 2019

Nominate Someone for Everyday Job Heroes

Did someone help write your résumé for free?  Does a colleague go out of their way to drive you to work?  Did your teacher take the time to help every…

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May 31, 2019

mikeroweWORKS Foundation Provides Travel Scholarships for SkillsUSA Members Assistance for Students to Demonstrate Their Skills

Leesburg, Va. — The mikeroweWORKS Foundation has contributed $50,000 to a SkillsUSA scholarship fund for 88 students about to compete in the world’s largest showcase of career and technical…

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May 31, 2019

Winters Mill High Alumna Taking Her Expertise in Print Media to WorldSkills Competition in Russia

A Carroll County woman will be representing the U.S. in a worldwide competition in Russia with her talents in print media technology. WorldSkills hosts the world championships of skills every…

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May 21, 2019

First SkillsUSA National Signing Day a Big Success

SkillsUSA National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, May 8. Over 300 schools and an estimated 3,000 students participated across the country. The event saluted career and technical education…

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May 08, 2019

Signing Day a Big Success

SkillsUSA National Signing Day, presented by Klein Tools was a huge success! Please check the SkillsUSA Facebook page and the Klein Tools…

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May 08, 2019

Now There’s a National ‘Signing Day’ for Career Programs

Today is the first nationwide celebration designed to celebrate teenagers’ decisions to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Students who go into the trades—even new-age career-tech fields like cyber security…

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May 05, 2019

It’s Here! National Week of Service

As part of SkillsUSA’s annual program of work, we ask local chapters to plan, promote and conduct a community service project during the SkillsUSA National Week of Service,…

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