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April 27, 2023

23 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence

SkillsUSA has named 23 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2023. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of personal, workplace and technical skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities.

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April 12, 2023

SkillsUSA National Signing Day Will Celebrate Skilled Trades Students Nationwide on May 4

SkillsUSA National Signing Day will be held May 4 to celebrate hundreds of students in high schools across the country for their dedication to pursue a career in the skilled trades.

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April 07, 2023

Henkel Corp. Supports SkillsUSA and Workforce Development

Henkel Corporation, a trademark partner of GE for GE consumer sealants, is an official partner of SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit focused on workforce development.

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April 05, 2023

Aerotek and SkillsUSA to Award “Make Your Mark” Scholarships

SkillsUSA has partnered with Aerotek, a leading talent solutions provider specializing in placing light industrial and skilled trades talent in the manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation and facility management industries, to provide “Make Your Mark” scholarships to SkillsUSA members.

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March 13, 2023

2023 NLSC Pin & T-shirt Design Challenge Winners Announced

Jenelle Remy and Isabella Shelton are the winners of the 2023 NLSC Pin and T-shirt Design Challenge. You can see their designs above. Pin…

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March 02, 2023

Gable Grants for Community & Technical Colleges Available from Lowe’s

The Lowe’s Foundation has launched Gable Grants – a commitment to preparing the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Through the Gable Grants program, the Lowe’s Foundation will provide $50 million…

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February 14, 2023

SkillsUSA Leaders Advocate — and Celebrate — During SkillsUSA Week

National officers visit the nation’s capital on a mission while executive director Chelle Travis connects with student leaders. SkillsUSA national officers visited Washington, D.C., for SkillsUSA Week on…

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January 05, 2023

Report: SkillsUSA Makes Career and Technical Education Better

New research from the Student Research Foundation shows the majority of surveyed SkillsUSA members feel they are engaged in relevant career and technical education (CTE) coursework that prepares them for the future.

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December 01, 2022

2023 SkillsUSA Week T-shirt Design Contest Winner Announced

Congratulations to Clara Brown from Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, Ohio for winning the SkillsUSA Week T-shirt Design Challenge! Her advisor is Jeff Bertke. SkillsUSA Week is…

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