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The SkillsUSA Press Room is a useful resource for the media, members and partners to find background information about SkillsUSA, current and archived press releases and a news feed from across the nation. Download the SkillsUSA membership report, locate the SkillsUSA press release boilerplate, find infographics or research reports and other helpful background information about SkillsUSA and CTE.

We hope our newsroom is a valuable asset to your work, and you are welcome to use and share all resources on this page.

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.
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.
April 19, 2024

24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence

SkillsUSA has named 24 schools as Models of Excellence for 2024. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace and Technical Skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities.
April 17, 2024

SkillsUSA Selects Heavy Vehicle Technology Competitor for WorldSkills 2024

SkillsUSA has selected Cale Mouser of Manhattan, Kan. as the official competitor for Heavy Vehicle Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition.
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SkillsUSA News From Around The United States

BoatPAC to host webinar with Congressman Buddy Carter – Boating Industry Westfield Technical Academy earns first national gold medal in SkillsUSA – masslive.com ABYC judges SkillsUSA national competition – Boating Industry Capital Region BOCES students return from national skills competition – CBS 6 Albany SNAPSHOT: Regional SkillsUSA medalist, ready to build his future – Saratogian Winthrop approves budget for fiscal year; includes projects and 8% tuition decrease for students Odenville's Andrew Cooper earns gold medal at SkillsUSA conference | Alabama Mountains Five Maine students win medals at SkillsUSA Championships – WABI Local students succeed at SkillsUSA – Review Times Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale – WABI Five Maine students win medals at SkillsUSA Championships – WABI Listen Now – WDEA AM 1370

Downloads

2024 NLSC Media Kit 2024 State Media Kit for SLSC and NLSC 2022 Impact Report 2023 State of the Association Report SkillsUSA Research Infographic The SkillsUSA Advantage Report SkillsUSA Fact Resource Boilerplate for Press Releases Brief History of CTE Why SkillsUSA? Flyer SkillsUSA Medalist Photos

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Media Contacts

For more information about SkillsUSA, contact:

Jane A. DeShong Short

Senior Manager, Public Relations/Communications
703-737-0612

Karen Kitzel

Associate Director, Communications
703-737-0607

Helpful Links

SkillsUSA Advocacy Site

The SkillsUSA Advocacy Site is a free service for SkillsUSA members to reach the news media or contact policymakers with your message.

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