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| Jul 15, 2026 | Gold-Medal Discipline: How Guilford Tech Aviation Student Jared Dawson Prepared for the National Stage | Winning a national championship doesn’t happen overnight. For Jared Dawson, an Aviation Maintenance Technology student at Guilford Technical Community College, capturing the Gold Medallion at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Con... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | North Carolina Places Second in the Nation at the SkillsUSA National Championships | North Carolina’s career and technical education (CTE) students brought home 79 medals from the 61st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference — the second-highest medal total of any state in the country. The state’s communi... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | SME, Stratasys Announce Winners of 2026 SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition | Students, SME, Stratasys and other competition partners at SkillsUSA.
Students at the 2026 National SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition
Celebrating 13 Years of the SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | COABE and SkillsUSA Launch National Partnership to Expand SkillsUSA Chapters in Adult Education Programs Nationwide | COABE SkillsUSA Partnership
Investment Will Strengthen Talent Pipeline and Expand Opportunities for Adult Learners
SkillsUSA is proud to partner with COABE to expand our reach to adult learners nationwide. This collaboration strengthens the... |
| May 7, 2025 | SkillsUSA Commemorates Anniversary, Celebrates 60 Years of Student Success | 60th Anniversary Logo (PRNewsfoto/SkillsUSA)
Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Leaders for the Nation's Workforce
LEESBURG, Va., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA, the nation's #1 workforce development organization for stu... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | California's Insurance Crisis: A Perfect Storm of Wildfires and Lawsuits | California is in the eye of a storm. The insurance industry is facing a crisis, and the winds are howling. Wildfires rage across the state, fueled by climate change. Insurers are retreating, raising rates, and limiting coverage. Homeowners ... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Signing Day Will Celebrate SkillsUSA and Skilled Trades Students Nationwide on May 6 | National Signing Day Logo
Event to acknowledge, honor and encourage students pursuing careers in the skilled trades
LEESBURG, Va., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA National Signing Day will be celebrated May 6 to highlight tho... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | SkillsUSA Membership Exceeds Last Year's Record, Sets New All-Time High | SkillsUSA logo
Future Skilled Workforce in Demand
LEESBURG, Va., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, has surpassed last year's record membership setting a new all-time high ... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Students Connect with Community and Advocate for Career and Technical Education during SkillsUSA Week | SkillsUSA logo
Efforts Support Workforce Development and Closing the Skills Gap
LEESBURG, Va., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, announced plans for SkillsUSA Week, which ... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Education | St. Vrain Valley students repair cars for women in need | “The biggest part is that (Smallwood) is able to help us identify vehicles that make sense,” Gaddis said. “And we’re not paying for labor, only for parts, so we can afford to help more women. We can feel confident we’re putting people in go... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | SkillsUSA Shines at WorldSkills Lyon 2024: A Testament to American Talent | In the heart of Lyon, France, the 47th WorldSkills Competition unfolded from September 10 to 15, 2024. This global showcase brought together 1,400 young professionals from nearly 70 countries, each vying for glory in 59 skill categories. Am... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Hansen Ignites Welding Victory at International Event for the U.S. | SkillsUSA logo
SkillsUSA Students Represented U.S. at WorldSkills Competition held Sept. 10-15 in Lyon, France
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA competitor Wyatt Hansen, age 20, of Utah won a bronze medal in Weld... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | SkillsUSA WorldSkills USA Team Ready to Win at International Competition for Young Skilled Workers | SkillsUSA logo
Event Highlights a Competitive Global Skilled Workforce
LEESBURG, Va. , Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA is sending eight skilled competitors to Lyon, France on Sept. 10-15 to compete in seven events during the 4... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | SkillsUSA Students Elected to Lead National Organization | SkillsUSA Logo
Will Serve SkillsUSA for the 2024-25 School Year
LEESBURG, Va., July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA students have been elected as national officers to serve more than 400,000 members for the 2024-25 school year. The... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Reality Stars Ty Pennington and Yolanda Gampp Team Up On Location During Production of Teen Docu-Series | Reality Stars, Skills Royalty Yolanda Gampp and Ty Pennington experience the thrills of skills with Chelle Travis, Executive Director, SkillsUSA (center) and John Montgomery, Executive Producer, SKILLS JAM: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (far right). Pho... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Education | SVVSD students test skills at national competitions | She added that she likes that the competition focuses on practical skills and includes employers looking to hire students.
“This is showing what we know,” Cruth said. “This is everything we would have to do at work. Employers can see what k... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Largest SkillsUSA National Conference in History Showcases America's Future Skilled Workforce | SkillsUSA NLSC presented by Aerotek (PRNewsfoto/SkillsUSA.org)
Students, Teachers and Industry Converge in Atlanta June 24-28 to Spotlight the Enduring Value of Skills
LEESBURG, Va., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The largest gathering... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | SkillsUSA MASSACHUSETTS STATE COMPETITION TO DRAW 2,100 STUDENTS | SkillsUSA Massachusetts Logo
Student Competing in Carpentry
Student Competing in Culinary Arts
Top winners from April 25-27 event to advance to national championship
This competition showcases years of investment by students, with the suppo... |
| Oct 3, 2023 | SkillsUSA Names IAA's Mark Helvenston as a Representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors | SkillsUSA Logo
SkillsUSA Helps Improve Quality of Nation's Future Workforce
LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark Helvenston, vice president, industry relations and alliance partnerships for IAA, an RB Global company, was r... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | WorldSkills USA Begins Selection for 2024 WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France | SkillsUSA logo
SkillsUSA team will represent the U.S. and compete with world's greatest young talents
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The one-year countdown to competition has begun as SkillsUSA initiates the process to ... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | SkillsUSA Students Elected as Leaders of National Organization | SkillsUSA Logo Each of these students has a true passion for SkillsUSA and for CTE. Through the election process, they demonstrated a deep knowledge of the SkillsUSA Framework and a work ethic that will make them great leaders to serve our ... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | SkillsUSA Names Top Three “Models of Excellence” Chapters | The excellence achieved by these chapters reflects the grassroots approach of SkillsUSA in preparing members to be job ready, day one.
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) June 28, 2023
SkillsUSA announced its top three chapters for the 2023 Models of Exc... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | SKILLED CAREERS COALITION BRINGS CONNECTIVITY TO CRITICAL SECTOR OF THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE | Bringing the youth of today to the skilled careers of tomorrow.
As Skilled Trades Gap Tops 6.5 Million Over Next Decade, Initiative Brings Stakeholders Together While Inspiring Youth to Pursue Alternate Path to Success
Skilled Careers Coali... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | The U.S. Air Force Partners with SkillsUSA and Workforce Development | We are excited for this year’s SkillsUSA partnership and having the opportunity to interact with this motivated and inspiring group of young people
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) June 15, 2023
The U.S. Air Force, an official partner of SkillsUSA, wi... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | The U.S. Army Invests in SkillsUSA Workforce Development | Working with the Army, we can help more students to become career ready and close the skills gap
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) June 06, 2023
The U.S. Army will support SkillsUSA at the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLS... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence | Our Models of Excellence represent the very best in SkillsUSA chapter achievement and community involvement
LEEBURG, Va. (PRWEB) April 26, 2023
SkillsUSA has named 24 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2023. The annual program re... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | SkillsUSA National Signing Day Will Celebrate Skilled Trades Students Nationwide on May 4 | SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day salutes students who express their commitment to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the skilled trades
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) April 14, 2023
SkillsUSA National Signing Day will be held May 4 to celebrate hu... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Aerotek and SkillsUSA to Award “Make Your Mark” Scholarships | There is a critical need for underserved populations to receive skills training
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) April 12, 2023
SkillsUSA has partnered with Aerotek, a leading talent solutions provider specializing in placing light industrial and skil... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Report: SkillsUSA Makes Career and Technical Education Better | Expanding student access to SkillsUSA is a promising solution to meeting our nation’s future workforce needs while helping to close the skills gap that threatens economic growth
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) January 03, 2023
New research from the S... |
| Oct 27, 2022 | SkillsUSA WorldSkills Competitor Wins Bronze in International Welding Competition, Oct. 17-20 in Cleveland | I’m so proud of the way Jordan handled the competition. He was professional in every way and dedicated to being the best he could be
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) October 27, 2022
Jordan Packer of Utah won a bronze medal in Welding at the internati... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | SkillsUSA Instructors are Honored for Teaching Excellence | These SkillsUSA instructors have demonstrated a passion for teaching and innovation in the classroom
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) October 06, 2022
The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence was presented to 20 teachers acro... |
| Sep 26, 2022 | WorldSkills USA Will Go for Gold in International Welding Competition, Oct. 17-20 in Cleveland | Being able to represent the United States by doing something I love is incredible
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) September 26, 2022
Jordan Packer of Utah will compete in the upcoming WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition on Oct. 17-20. The in... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Seven SkillsUSA Students Elected as Leaders of National CTE Organization | Each of these students has a true passion for SkillsUSA and for CTE. Through the election process, they demonstrated a deep knowledge of the SkillsUSA Framework and a work ethic that will make them great leaders to serve our members
LEESBUR... |
| Jul 28, 2022 | SkillsUSA Names IAA CEO John Kett as Vice President of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors | His diverse experience in industry leadership is instrumental in helping SkillsUSA effectively deliver its mission to empower our members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible citizens
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) July 28, 2022
Jo... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | SkillsUSA Names 3M’s Maureen Tholen as President of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors | I am looking forward to working with the board and staff to help SkillsUSA continue to champion the future of skilled trades workers
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) July 15, 2022
Maureen Tholen, Vice President of Sustainability for 3M’s Safety & ... |
| Jun 23, 2022 | SkillsUSA Names Kimberly Petronella as Advisor of the Year and Champion | Kimberly is a SkillsUSA champion with a true passion for helping students develop their talents and leadership
ATLANTA (PRWEB) June 23, 2022
A Sauquoit, N.Y. career and technical teacher has been named the national SkillsUSA Advisor of the ... |
| Jun 22, 2022 | The U.S. Air Force Supports SkillsUSA and Workforce Development | We sincerely thank the U.S. Air Force for supporting the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference by providing financial assistance for the community service project
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) June 22, 2022
The U.S. Air Force has beco... |
| Jun 16, 2022 | G-W Publisher and SkillsUSA partner for 2022 Championship competitions | “G-W and SkillsUSA share the mission of preparing students for careers, so we always appreciate new opportunities to collaborate and expand the relationship that we have enjoyed for years," said John Flanagan, president of G-W.
TINLEY ... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Intelitek Enters its Third Decade of Participation in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference | “We’re committed to developing the skills of America’s youth and creating a workforce that can meet the demands of advanced manufacturing for Industry 4.0. So, we’re incredibly pleased to support the CTE community through this three-decade ... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | SkillsUSA National Conference Begins New Era in Atlanta | This event is much more than a conference or convention — it’s an inspiring showcase of America’s next generation of career-ready workers and leaders, and we’re proud to shine a well-deserved spotlight on their highly developed personal and... |
| Apr 25, 2022 | SkillsUSA National Signing Day Will Celebrate Skilled Trades Nationwide on May 5 | SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day salutes students who express their commitment to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the skilled trades
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) April 25, 2022
On May 5, SkillsUSA National Signing Day will celebrate career an... |
| Sep 4, 2021 | Wolverine and the Ram Truck Brand Celebrate Labor Day and Support SkillsUSA | We are thankful to have partners like Wolverine and Ram Trucks who believe in our mission to build our nation’s next skilled workforce. Together, we can empower students to develop the personal, workplace and technical skills to succeed in ... |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Wolverine and the Ram Truck Brand Celebrate Labor Day with the Launch of New Boot Collection Collaboration | |
| Aug 24, 2021 | SkillsUSA Teams Up with Tractor Supply and Carhartt to Help Close the Skills Gap | We are thankful to have partners like Tractor Supply and Carhartt that so firmly believe in our mission to build our nation’s next skilled workforce
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) August 24, 2021
SkillsUSA has teamed up with Tractor Supply Company (... |
| Aug 2, 2021 | From Crisis Recruitment to ‘Building the Bench' | By Julie Davis, AEM Senior Director of Workforce Development
As the United States continues to open up, businesses across the country are having a hard time filling their workforce needs. Manufacturers are increasing wages, offering signing... |
| May 14, 2021 | 24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence | Our Models of Excellence represent the very best in chapter achievement and community involvement
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) May 14, 2021
SkillsUSA has named 24 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2021. The annual program recognizes th... |
| May 4, 2021 | SkillsUSA National Signing Day Celebrates Skilled Trades | Today’s SkillsUSA National Signing Day saluted students who expressed their commitment to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the skilled trades
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) May 04, 2021
SkillsUSA celebrated SkillsUSA National Signing Day today, ... |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Supplier Spotlight: Klein Tools, Powering America's Tradespeople Since 1857 | April 30, 2021
Mathias Klein emigrated from Germany to Chicago's bustling downtown business district in 1857. That same year, he set up shop and founded Klein Tools. For Mathias, his business was the name behind Klein pliers.
Mark Klein, co... |
| Apr 22, 2021 | SkillsUSA Holds National Signing Day to Celebrate Skilled Trades | Because of our incredible partner support, National Signing Day will generate even more awareness that the skilled trades offer viable and rewarding career paths for all students
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) April 22, 2021
SkillsUSA and its partne... |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Fine Homebuilding Scholarships Recognize Excellence in Craftsmanship and Pursuit of Construction Trades Careers | SkillsUSA is a verified talent pipeline and skills gap solution, but we couldn’t accomplish our mission without the support of partners like Fine Homebuilding
LEESBURG, Va. (PRWEB) April 22, 2021
SkillsUSA and Fine Homebuilding have teamed ... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | The Swinerton Foundation Supports SkillsUSA To Champion Workforce Development, Close Skills Gap | SkillsUSA salutes The Swinerton Foundation for this partnership, which includes support for our workforce development events for middle-school, high-school, and college/postsecondary students enrolled in public career and technical educatio... |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Move Over Carhartt: These Women Are Redefining Utility Workwear, And It’s The Gear We Need In 2020 | Dovetail Workwear’s Maven pants in action.Dovetail Workwear |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Retiring instructor plans to advocate for CTE | ECISD website
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Longtime Frost Technical Center campus supervisor and dual credit welding instructor Natividad “Nat” Subia Armendarez is retiring and passing the torch to one of his former students.
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| NFL quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's father taught him how to handle bad days: 'It all starts with your attitude' | San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's career has been filled with exhilarating highs and excruciating lows.
The 30-year-old has two Super Bowl rings from his time with the New England Patriots. He signed a $137.5 million five-ye... |
