SkillsUSA Friday Flash
5-20-22
SkillsUSA Rhode Island Student Receives Presidential CTE Scholar Honors
John T. Soscia, a Pre-Engineering/Robotics student at Cranston (R.I.) High School, was named a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar in career and technical education. The 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of two students from each state along with 20 scholars in the arts, 20 scholars in career and technical education and 15 additional scholars chosen at large. Visit here for a complete list of the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Love and Logic Session: Guiding Students to Solve Problems
Join us on May 31 from 3:30-5 p.m. ET for a Love and Logic session designed to help you learn how to guide students to own and solve their own problems. The cost to attend is $10. Register here. For questions, contact Karolina Belen.
Helping Your Students Prepare for the NLSC
The National Leadership & Skills Conference is a week-long event full of rewarding experiences that student members will talk about for years. Helping students prepare is important as there are dress requirements and multiple events throughout the week. Here is a list of reminders that will help.
Download the SkillsUSA NLSC 2022 app: Download Instructions
Review the full SkillsUSA NLSC schedule: Download Schedule
Download and review the conference attire by day: Conference Attire
Bring cellphone and phone charger. Put your SkillsUSA advisor’s cellphone number in your contacts
Bring identification (student ID, driver’s license or passport)
Bring extra cash or a credit or debit card for emergencies, food, shopping or SkillsUSA souvenirs. (Please note that the GWCC and State Farm Arena are cashless facilities and accept all major debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay and Visa Pay.)
Toiletries (including deodorant, razors, toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner)
Comfortable shoes and dress shoes
Contest uniform
Contest equipment (if applicable)
Official SkillsUSA attire (if applicable)
Casual clothes
Refillable water bottle
Backpack (take note of where and when carrying a backpack will not be allowed.)
SkillsUSA University Offerings at NLSC
At this year’s National Leadership & Skills Conference, the 2022 SkillsUSA University will feature 27 free educational seminars on a variety of topics for all registered attendees. This is a chance to learn directly from industry expert practitioners and gain field-specific skills to incorporate into classroom instruction. Workshops will be held June 21-23 at the Georgia World Congress Center and feature SkillsUSA programs, the latest trends in technology, career opportunities, safety programs and technical skills demonstrated by career cluster experts. All participants receive a certificate of participation, and many sessions include handouts, software, curriculum previews and other resources for teachers, students and parents. Preregistration is not required. View the schedule of workshops here.
Academy of Excellence Offerings at NLSC
If you are planning to attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, don’t miss the Academy of Excellence professional development trainings, featuring more than 30 sessions for new and experienced teachers, administrators and counselors. These trainings will take place June 21-23 at the Georgia World Congress Center and feature session topics such as classroom management, teacher burnout prevention, effective learning strategies, neutralizing student arguments, best practices and effective communication. Preregistration is not required. View the schedule of sessions here.
SkillsUSA Scholarships Still Open
Several SkillsUSA scholarships are still open to benefit SkillsUSA students in pursuit of further education or certification in their chosen fields. Help spread the word about these opportunities:
Fine Homebuilding #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship
Scholarships to SkillsUSA high school or college/postsecondary students continuing their education or certification programs in construction-related fields. Deadline: May 30.
Larry Rash Memorial Scholarship
Two $2,500 scholarships to support active SkillsUSA members who plan to further their education in architectural drafting (or a related field). Deadline: May 31.
Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based scholarships for high school or college/postsecondary students continuing their education in energy construction (oil and gas pipelines, gas distribution, solar, and wind). Deadline: May 31.
Clifford T. Rees, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Multiple $2,500 scholarships to SkillsUSA high school juniors, seniors or college/postsecondary students in enrolled in a HVACR or a general construction program and who will be pursuing college/postsecondary career training in the HVACR industry. Deadline: May 31.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Travel Scholarship
Up to eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to support a student and/or chapter’s travel expenses to attend and compete in the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta. To apply, download the 2022 ACCSC Scholarship Application for Members of SkillsUSA to review eligibility requirements and complete the application. Deadline: June 1.
Student Research Foundation Scholarship
One scholarship to a SkillsUSA high school member who plans to continue their education in a postsecondary program. It recognizes outstanding community contribution. Deadline: July 26.
Applications and more scholarship information are available here.
The SkillsUSA Store — Free Shipping
With the National Leadership & Skills Conference approaching, now is the perfect time to take advantage of FREE SHIPPING on all orders at the SkillsUSA Store to stock up for all of your pre-conference need