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WINNERS IN 3D VISUALIZATION AND ANIMATION CONTEST2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in 3D VISUALIZATION AND ANIMATION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held June 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures.

The contests are planned by representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of concern to labor and management alike —are part of each contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

The world of 3D Visualization and Animation is rapidly expanding, and career opportunities exist in a wide range of fields, including architecture, games, product and industrial design, civil engineering, and film and television animation. This contest allows students to step into a real-world 3-D production environment where creative output must be accomplished within specific timeframes, resources and design constraints. This is a two-person team event and includes a preliminary written exam. Contestants must produce high quality images and an animated short subject using 3-D computerized images. Students are evaluated on their technical knowledge, production skills and creative abilities – including visual development and storyboarding. Competitors can also interface with and get feedback from high-profile judges with successful careers in 3-D visualization and animation.

For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29

A list of 2019 SkillsUSA Championships winners and their photos are available at: https://bit.ly/2rfTZD3

About SkillsUSASkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of education and industry to strengthen our nation’s skilled workforce. Driven by employer demand, SkillsUSA helps students develop necessary personal and workplace skills along with technical skills grounded in academics. This SkillsUSA Framework empowers every student to succeed at work and in life, while helping to close the “skills gap” in which millions of positions go unfilled. Through SkillsUSA’s championships program and curricula, employers have long ensured schools are teaching relevant technical skills, and with SkillsUSA’s new credentialing process, they can now assess how ready potential employees are for the job. SkillsUSA has more than 360,000 annual members nationwide in high schools, colleges and middle schools, covering over 130 trade, technical and skilled service occupations, and is recognized by the U.S. departments of Education and Labor as integral to career and technical education. For more information: www.skillsusa.org

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WINNERS IN ACTION SKILLS ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ACTION SKILLS were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Action Skills contest requires a five- to seven-minute demonstration of an occupational skill in an area in which a student is training. Contestants use examples, experiments, displays or practical operations to clearly explain their skills using contestant-prepared visual aids.








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WINNERS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Additive Manufacturing embraces a wide range of materials and derivative processes to build parts suitable for end-use service. The virtually unlimited design freedom enabled by additive manufacturing allows the creation of shapes and the integration of feature and function that previously required subassemblies. Employment opportunities for creative individuals are growing as industry adopts additive manufacturing methods. Ready access to workstations and service providers makes the Internet a growing marketplace for public additive manufacturing gadgets.









WINNERS IN ADVERTISING DESIGN ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ADVERTISING DESIGN were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Advertising Design contest tests technical skills and creative aptitude as though contestants worked for an ad agency. In addition to a written test, competitors will recreate a provided advertisement on the computer. Competitors are judged on their accuracy, proficiency with industry software and ability to meet a deadline. Contestants also compete in a creative portion of the competition. The creative portion involves the application of creative thinking and a design challenge. Layout, drawing and illustration skills are used, as well as the ability to create vibrant, effective designs using the computer.

For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29 A list of 2019 SkillsUSA Championships winners and their photos are available at: https://bit.ly/2rfTZD3







AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in AMERICAN SPIRIT were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



American Spirit is a notebook contest documenting SkillsUSA chapters’ community service; patriotism and citizenship; and promotion of career and technical education projects that demonstrate a belief in the American way of life and the purposes of SkillsUSA.









WINNERS IN ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Architectural Drafting use their drafting skills to solve an architectural problem. The problem includes a written test, a hand sketch, and drawings that are either computer-generated or board drafted. If board drafting, contestants must bring all of the necessary equipment. The contest tests the contestants’ problem-solving abilities, not simply CAD skills.









WINNERS IN AUDIO/RADIO PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in AUDIO/RADIO PRODUCTION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Audio/Radio Production produce (plan, write, voice, record, edit and render) a five-minute radio production such as a PSA, sound rich/NPR style news story or a sound and interview news story. A 30-second ad spot will be produced and inserted into the production. The complete production requires students to demonstrate their ability to plan a project that meets a specific prompt and run time; and to gather, edit and mix a variety of audio sources. Competitors must render their completed project to a specified audio file format.









WINNERS IN AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The contest evaluates teams in Automated Manufacturing Technology for employment in integrated manufacturing technology fields of computer aided drafting/design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer numerical controlled machining (CNC). CAD operators construct the part geometry; the CAM operator generates the tool paths; and the CNC operator sets up and machines the part. Plotting is not a scored event, but the contestants must be able to generate a plot file that is used to send their data to the plotter.









WINNERS IN AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING TECHNOLOGY 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Automotive Refinishing Technology must demonstrate the ability to perform skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The competition includes a series of workstations to assess skills in surface preparation, spray gun operation, paint mixing, matching and applying, solving paint applications problems, determining finish defects, causes and cures, and utilizing safety precautions. Competitors also complete an interview, a written estimate and an ASE written exam. The overall appearance of the finished products, speed and proper safety practices is judged.








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WINNERS IN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Automotive Service Technology demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Workstations consist of on-vehicle, simulations, bench and component testing and a written test. Contestants are judged on technical competency, accuracy, quality, safety and ability to follow directions. There are 13 skill stations including the written test.









WINNERS IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Aviation Maintenance Technology perform 12 tasks that represent the types of maintenance they will handle in the aircraft industry. The contest scope is consistent with the airframe and power plant mechanics certification guide published by the Federal Aviation Administration. Aviation maintenance is the only maintenance profession certified by the federal government.









WINNERS IN BARBERING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in BARBERING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Barbering contestants demonstrate four separate skill performance tests in haircutting, hair styling and beard design at multiple stations. They must also complete a written examination and an oral assessment. The contest is defined by industry standards as identified by the National Barbering Association.









WINNERS IN BASIC HEALTH CARE SKILLS ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in BASIC HEALTH CARE SKILLS (high school only) were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Basic Health Care Skills demonstrate their knowledge and ability to perform entry-level procedures or skills based on the following list of core standards: academic foundations, communication skills, career opportunity concepts and systems, employability and teamworking, ethical and legal issues and safety practices. Performance will be evaluated through various stations involving skills testing as well as written and verbal assessments. References: Diversified Health Occupations, Seventh Edition by Louise Simmers’ Thomson-Delmar Learning and National Health Care Foundation Standards.









WINNERS IN BROADCAST NEWS PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in BROADCAST NEWS PRODUCTION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Four-member teams in Broadcast News Production have two hours to write and produce their rundown before the assigned contest time. Two students serve as the news anchor team, one student serves as the team’s director/technical director, and one student is the floor director. Teams will produce and complete a three-minute newscast as if it were live. Teams are evaluated on their broadcast writing ability, voice quality, diction, timing and pacing and performance techniques.









WINNERS IN BUILDING MAINTENANCE ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in BUILDING MAINTENANCE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Students in Building Maintenance demonstrate competencies related to the building maintenance trade. These areas will include, but are not limited to, carpet care, office and restroom cleaning, floor care and liquid measurement. Because the contest is a national event, competitors are expected to compete in a high level of mastery.









WINNERS IN CABINETMAKING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CABINETMAKING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Students in Cabinetmaking demonstrate competencies related to the building maintenance trade. Contestants build a small cabinet from the materials and drawings supplied. Contestants are expected to read the drawings, lay out and cut the parts using a table saw, laminate trimmer, hand drill, hinge boring machine and various hand tools. The parts must be accurately assembled, sanded and adjusted to tolerances specified by the judges.









WINNERS IN CAREER PATHWAYS SHOWCASE ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CAREER PATHWAYS SHOWCASE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Student teams in Career Pathways Showcase use their course of study as the basis of a project that will benefit their class, school, community or industry. The project must highlight an aspect of their career cluster training. Upon completion of the project, the students will develop a display and use it within the community to explain their training and project. This contest will judge mastery of their training, its application, the project’s benefit to their community, and display and presentation techniques.









WINNERS IN CARPENTRY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CARPENTRY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Carpentry frame walls using wood and/or steel studs, cut and install rafters, gable end overhangs, fascia board and soffit installation, install sheathing and/or exterior siding and trim. Demonstration of knowledge of stair construction is required. Contestants will be judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship, safety and the proper use of tools, equipment and materials.



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WINNERS IN CHAPTER BUSINESS PROCEDURE2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CHAPTER BUSINESS PROCEDURE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Student teams of six in Chapter Business Procedure demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedure in both a written exam and a team demonstration. Scores are averaged and included as part of the team’s overall score. During the presentation, the team will demonstrate the running of a typical business meeting using a standard order of business. During the presentation, the team must properly insert into the order of business the secretary’s minutes, treasurer’s report and business items identified by the technical committee. In addition to the debate and transaction of the business items, teams will also properly demonstrate at least six different parliamentary procedure motions, including at least one of each of the following: main, privileged, subsidiary, incidental and motions that bring back issues to the floor. Minutes of the demonstration will be read by the secretary upon completion of the demonstration.









WINNERS IN CHAPTER DISPLAY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CHAPTER DISPLAY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



SkillsUSA student members in Chapter Display build a three-dimensional display that articulates a national annual theme established by SkillsUSA. The team of three students builds and sets up the display and all three students present information about the display during a presentation and interview with judges.









WINNERS IN CNC MILLING SPECIALIST ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CNC MILLING SPECIALIST were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The goal is to evaluate each student in the CNC Milling Specialist contest to evaluate his or her preparation for employment in Computer Numeric Control Milling. In addition, recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism. This contest assesses the ability to write CNC milling programs, interpret prints (including GDT), and measure/gage parts. Participants will also demonstrate theoretical knowledge of CNC machine config-uration, setup and operations.









WINNERS IN CNC TECHNICIAN ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CNC TECHNICIAN were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the CNC Technician contest, contestants are evaluated for employment in Computer Numeric Control Turning and Milling. In addition, recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism. This contest will assess the ability to write CNC turning and milling programs, interpret prints (including GDT), and measure/gage parts. Participants also demonstrate theoretical knowledge of CNC machine configuration, setup and operations









WINNERS IN CNC TURNING SPECIALIST ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CNC TURNING SPECIALIST were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the CNC Turning Specialist contest, contestants are evaluated for their preparation for employment in Com-puter Numeric Control Turning. In addition, recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism. This contest will assess the ability to write CNC turning programs, interpret prints (including GDT), and mea-sure/gage parts. Participants will also demonstrate theoretical knowledge of CNC machine configuration, setup and operations.









WINNERS IN COLLISION DAMAGE APPRAISAL ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in COLLISION DAMAGE APPRAISAL were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Collision Damage Appraisal contest is consistent with the Collision Repair/Refinishing Technician Task List outlined in the guidelines published by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), www.natef.org. Contestants demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on, but not limited to handwritten estimating, computerized estimates/appraisals, frontal damage, unibody damage, light mechanical damage, rear damage including quarter panel replacement. The overall accuracy and quality of the finished products, speed and proper safety practices will be judged.







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WINNERS IN COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Collision Repair Technology demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The competition includes a series of workstations to assess skills in the following areas: metal straightening, welding, plastic repair and structural analysis. The overall appearance of the finished product, speed and proper safety practices are judged. There are written tests on estimating, structural analysis, and an ASE exam. The students are also interviewed by the judges.









WINNERS IN COMMERCIAL BAKING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in COMMERCIAL BAKING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of concern to labor and management alike — are part of each contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Contestants in Commercial Baking are challenged to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. The contest includes a written examination and practical exercises. Contestants demonstrate their knowledge and skills through scaling, mixing, preparing and baking five products. The products include breads, rolls, cookies, pastry and pies. The student must also demonstrate their cake decorating skills. The contestant must work efficiently to produce quality products in a job-like setting.


A list of 2019 SkillsUSA Championships winners and their photos are available at: https://bit.ly/2rfTZD3. To see a video of the SkillsUSA Championships Culinary arts, Commercial Baking and Restaurant Service competi-tions, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQKMFeWNOXg



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WINNERS IN COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



A team of two students in the Community Action Project develop, execute, document and present a completed community service project that provides a benefit to the community or the school, that demonstrates excellence and professionalism. This event also enables the community to become aware of the outstanding work being per-formed by career and technical education students. Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in career and technical programs with entry-level job skills as the occupational objective. A letter from the appropriate school official on school letterhead stating that the contestant is classified under the provisions of Public Law 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997, is required for participation.









WINNERS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE CONTEST2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in COMMUNITY SERVICE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Community Service contest evaluates local chapter activities that benefit the community. SkillsUSA chapters present their best community service project for the year. Contestants are evaluated on a notebook that details their chapter’s community service project and on a presentation to a panel of three judges. The competencies that are evaluated are based on the team’s professionalism in the visual representation of the project, designing and implementing an engaging presentation, and effective delivery of that presentation.









WINNERS IN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCED 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in COMPUTER PROGRAMMING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Computer Programming demonstrate knowledge of computer programming, describe how programs and programming languages work and describe the purposes and practices of structured programming. The contest may include a computer programming problem consisting of background information and program specifications. An appropriate (successfully executable) computer program from design notes and instructions will be developed.









WINNERS IN COSMETOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in COSMETOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Students in Cosmetology demonstrate their skills in haircutting, hair styling and long hair design in four separate tests. All work is performed on mannequins, so everyone begins with the same model and the same type of hair. Contestants will create one 90-degree women’s haircut, one woman’s cut, and one man’s cut from a finished photo. A display of creativity is seen in the long hair segment of the competition where these future salon professionals demonstrate their own design skills. A parade finale closes the contest with each contestant walking down the stage with their completed mannequins to present to the audience.









WINNERS IN CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Crime Scene Investigation are directed to a crime scene and briefed as to the situation. The three-person team will process the crime scene. They will legally search for, properly collect and remove evidence of the crime. One member of the team is required to lift a latent fingerprint from a pre-selected item of evidence. After the scene has been processed, the contestants will write their report, draw the crime scene sketch and mark their evidence.









WINNERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CRIMINAL JUSTICE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Criminal Justice contest is for students preparing to be police officers or work in other areas of criminal justice. Typically, this contest will utilize both written examination and practical exercises to evaluate the contestants’ abilities and knowledge of the field. The contestants are scored on their knowledge and application of U.S. Constitutional Law, written and verbal communications skills, and their ability to handle an entry-level law enforcement position.









WINNERS IN CULINARY ARTS ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CRIMINAL JUSTICE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Culinary Arts competition encompasses both hot and cold food preparation and presentation. Contestants will demonstrate their knowledge and skills through the production of a four-course menu in a full-day competition. The contestants are rated on organization, knife skills, cooking techniques, creative presentation, sanitation and food safety techniques, and above all, the quality and flavor of their prepared items. The high school competitors will work from one menu with standardized recipes. The college/postsecondary students will work from a market basket format and write their own menu and recipes the night before the competition.


A list of 2019 SkillsUSA Championships winners and their photos are available at: https://bit.ly/2rfTZD3. To see a video of the SkillsUSA Championships Culinary arts, Commercial Baking and Restaurant Service competi-tions, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQKMFeWNOXg








WINNERS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE ANNOUNCED 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

Winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CUSTOMER SERVICE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Customer Service contest evaluates students’ proficiency in providing customer service. The contest involves live, role-playing situations. Contestants demonstrate their ability to perform customer service in both written and oral forms including telephone and computer skills, communications, problem solving, conflict resolution and business etiquette.









WINNERS IN CYBERSECURITY ANNOUNCED 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

Winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in CYBERSECURITY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Cybersecurity contest is defined by industry standards as determined from elements of the NIST Publication 800-181 Cyber Security Workforce Framework Categories that include Securely Provision (SP), Operate and Maintain (OM), Protect and Defend (PR).









WINNERS IN DENTAL ASSISTING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

Winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in DENTAL ASSISTING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Dental Assisting demonstrate procedures specified in the accreditation standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Students compete in chair-side assisting; preparation of dental materials; infection control; and emergency, laboratory and office procedures. Skills evaluated may include administrative, clinical or laboratory dental areas.









WINNERS IN DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

Winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Diesel Equipment Technology cycle through fourteen stations testing and troubleshooting engines, electrical and electronics systems, power train systems including chassis, transmissions and carriers. Contestants also demonstrate skills in hydraulic systems, vehicle inspections, fundamental failure analysis, brake systems, air-conditioning systems and general shop skills. Contestants also perform a job interview and complete a written test.









WINNERS IN DIGITAL CINEMA PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

Winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in DIGITAL CINEMA PRODUCTION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Digital Cinema Production contest evaluates each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the cinematography/short film production. The contest is divided into four portions: a written exam that will assess knowledge in industry standards, a storyboard assignment to be completed in teams of two people, an interview with one or more judges and a short video (4.5 to 5 minutes) that will be filmed and edited on site (meaning all work must be done between contest briefing and designated turn in time). All footage must be acquired after the contest has begun and must be filmed within the areas specified by the field assignment.









WINNERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Early Childhood Education will demonstrate their knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and their ability to prepare and implement learning activities for children three to five years old. Contestants will prepare a written lesson plan and take a written test assessing their knowledge of child development and effective teaching strategies. They will demonstrate their understanding of the unique age-related learning characteristics of young children and the relevant social interactions as they implement the lesson.









WINNERS IN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION WIRING2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION WIRING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Electrical Construction Wiring are required to complete a written test of questions formulated from the latest edition of the National Electric Code (NEC), a practical conduit bending exercise and hands-on installation of a conduit system, cabling system and wiring devices. Working from drawings and specification sheets, contestants are required to install an electrical system common in most residential and light commercial projects. Judging is based on general workmanship, accuracy of layout and installation, and adherence to the current NEC and standard industry safe practices.









WINNERS IN ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Electronics Technology contest is divided into five sections: customer service exam, written exam, soldering, breadboarding and troubleshooting. Contestants will demonstrate their knowledge of analog and digital circuitry; ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits; ability to construct and test experimental circuits; and, ability to design and select circuit components. All aspects of the competition test contestants’ abilities to use and calibrate electronic equipment, record and organize data, and demonstrate proper safety practices.









WINNERS IN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Employment Application Process contest tests the contestant’s readiness in applying for employment and their understanding of the process. The competition includes completing an application and interviewing with the judges. Their résumé and portfolio are used during their interviews. The contest is available to students who are classified under the provisions of Public Law 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997.









WINNERS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/DESIGN ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/DESIGN were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the Engineering Technology/Design contest a team of three students demonstrate their ability to design an innovative engineering project and present those ideas along with a display and live model. During the presentation, students are judged on their performance as a professional team, presentation of their project to a panel of judges from the engineering field, their storyboard presentation model, and the overall effect of the presentation.









WINNERS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ENTREPRENEURSHIP were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Entrepreneurship contest is a team event testing students’ knowledge in starting their own businesses by developing business plans that identify needed products or services in a local market. Emphasis is placed on financial planning and practicality of product/service. Teams give oral presentations based upon their written plans and the team must successfully answer questions by a team of judges in response to typical problem encountered by entrepreneurs during their first year of business.









WINNERS IN ESTHETICS ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ESTHETICS were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in the Esthetics contest are evaluated on their techniques and professionalism in the field of skin care. Contestants are tested in two different soft skill tasks including a written knowledge exam covering the fundamentals of skin care and oral professional presentation. Additionally, contestants are tested in four technical skill performance tasks consisting of a facial cleansing massage; basic facial; beauty makeup; and fantasy makeup applications. An emphasis on safety and infection control measures will be used in all segments of the skill performance areas.









WINNERS IN EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Extemporaneous Speaking contest requires contestants to give a three- to five-minute speech on an assigned topic with five minutes of advance preparation. Contestants enter the preparation area one at a time, where they are given a speech topic. They are judged on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, organization and effectiveness.









WINNERS IN FIREFIGHTING ANNOUNCED 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in FIREFIGHTING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Firefighting contest evaluates the contestant’s preparation for firefighting careers through hands-on skill demonstrations and both written and oral presentations. Areas tested include safety; breathing apparatus; fire streams; ladders, ropes, knots and hoses; fire control; ventilation; emergency medical care and rescue; and protecting fire cause evidence. Contestants are evaluated using standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).









WINNERS IN FIRST AID/CPR CONTEST ANNOUNCED 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in FIRST AID/CPR were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The First Aid/CPR contest evaluates a contestant’s ability to perform procedures or take appropriate action based on scenarios presented related to CPR (Adult/AED, 2-man system, child and infant CPR) first aid medical emergencies. There is also a written exam. All skills are judged on nationally accepted standards identified by The American Red Cross, The American Heart Association, The American Safety and Health Institute and The National Safety Council.









WINNERS IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for success-ful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of concern to labor and management alike —are part of each contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

In the Graphic Communications contest, student competitors participate in an eight-part contest which includes the following segments: Digital Press – using a Roland Digital Print and Cut Device, the student prepares the machine for operation, then carry out the print production file setup, creating a finished printed and cut heat transfer t-shirt graphic; Digital Workflow – the student creates a print and cut ready file using Adobe Illustrator on an Apple computer, follows instructions to create a file that matches a sample. The student accesses the files and follows instructions to perform preflight operations, reviewing and making corrections for correct output files ready for transfer to the Roland Print Cut Device in Digital Press; Finishing – The student completes finishing techniques relating to Roland Heat Transfer applications by removing excess vinyl from their printed work, installation of a transfer mask, and applying the heat transfer to three locations of the heat transfer garment; Offset Press Simulator Operations – using Offset Print simulation software of a Sheetfed Offset press, the student solves printing problems on a 4 color Sheetfed Offset press. The student will have access to standard quality control tools (product, magnifier, densitometer).; Oral Professional Assessment – the student participates in an interview; Production Planning – The student solves production planning challenges for graphic preparation of print and cut graphics; and Technical Knowledge Test – the student completes a technical knowledge test developed using competencies from the introduction to graphic Communications accreditation area of PRINT-ED.For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29. A list of 2019 SkillsUSA Championships winners and their photos are available at: https://bit.ly/2rfTZD3








WINNERS IN GRAPHICS IMAGING – SUBLIMATION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in GRAPHICS IMAGING – SUBLIMATIONS were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the Graphic Imaging Sublimation contest, student contestants are tested on their ability to design and print a sublimation transfer and decorate a variety of materials including coffee and latte mugs, mouse-pads, and license plates with pre-printed sublimation transfers.









WINNERS IN HEALTH KNOWLEDGE BOWL ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in HEALTH KNOWLEDGE BOWL were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the Health Knowledge Bowl contest, student teams of four students are tested on their collective knowledge of health occupations. Teams are judged on speed and accuracy answering questions in nine categories: (1) academic foundations; (2) communication; (3) systems; (4) employability skills; (5) legal responsibility; (6) ethics; (7) safety practices; (8) teamwork; and, (9) health maintenance.









WINNERS IN HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Health Occupations Professional Portfolio contest recognizes students for their successful development of a professional portfolio. The competition evaluates the ability of the students to present themselves to a prospective employer. The contestants will show the use of the portfolio use effective communication skills in presenting. The contest consists of two parts: a portfolio notebook and a live presentation by the contestant.









WINNERS IN HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24-28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) contest includes a series of testing stations designed to assess skills identified by industry HVACR standards. Industry equipment used during the work stations portion of the contest may include but is not limited to ice machines, refrigerated display cases, small package HVAC units, furnaces and split-system air conditioning and/or heat pump units and geothermal units.









WINNERS IN INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures - an area of great concern to labor and management alike - are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

In the Industrial Motor Control contest, students demonstrate their knowledge of electrical principles, equip-ment and industry codes and standards as it relates to the design and installation of motor control systems. Stu-dents demonstrate their skills and abilities in applying that knowledge by properly installing motor control equip-ment and associated enclosures, raceways, pilot devices and circuitry in accordance with accepted industry prac-tice and National Electric Code requirements.









WINNERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CONTEST2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of great concern to labor and management alike — are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

The Information Technology (IT) Services event tests contestants’ knowledge as an IT service professional and challenges them to correct end-user computing issues, configure and secure networks, manage virtual machines, navigate and modify Windows registry, deploy operating systems, leverage troubleshooting software and tools, identify virus and malware origins, work with mobile devices, and proficiently use command line interfaces. Additionally, contestants are evaluated on their interpersonal skills such as communication and teamwork and take a CompTIA A+ Certification exam and receive their certification if they pass. Co-chairs for the national Information Technology technical committee are Jerry Delgado, North Kansas City Schools CTC (Mo.); Alan Rowland, CompTIA (Ill.); and Nick Socchero, Eigenvector (D.C.). For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition Book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29

For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29. A list of 2019 SkillsUSA Championships winners and their photos are available at: https://bit.ly/2rfTZD3








WINNERS IN INTERACTIVE APPLICATION AND VIDEO GAME DESIGN2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in the INTERACTIVE APPLICATION GAME DEVELOPMENT demonstration contest were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures - an area of great concern to labor and management alike - are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. A short video about the 2018 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is available online at: https://tinyurl.com/y5ncgarc

In the Interactive Application Game Development contest, teams must produce an original, high-quality prototype or sample of an interactive multimedia application or video game during the school year immediately preceding the contest deadline. Their production should include concept art and/or storyboards, the sample or prototype itself, an executive overview of the project, and a printed résumé for each team member. Résumés should include the industry experience gained from developing the contest submission, time invested, and the professional and academic relevance to the contestant’s career ambitions.








WINNERS IN INTERNETWORKING 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the SkillsUSA Championships in the INTERNETWORKING contest were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,000 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures - an area of great concern to labor and management alike - are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

The Internetworking contest focuses on testing the internetworking knowledge and hands-on ability of the competitors including a written test and a hands-on component that demonstrates the abilities of the contestant to make cables, trouble shoot network systems, configure routers, switches and servers, and to deliver customer service in a technical assistant center environment. The contestants will find errors in WAN and LAN networks; do a full network configuration using routers, switches, and servers; talk a technician through an error they are having on their network; and take an online, certification type test. The national contest is based on the current CCNA certification. For today’s job market, system administration skills are needed therefore server skills will be scored including DNS, Active Directory, and DHCP.








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WINNERS IN JOB INTERVIEW ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in JOB INTERVIEW were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,000 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are designed and planned by representatives of labor and management. Contests test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in occupations. The non-occupationally-specific leadership contests represent a variety of communications, goal setting and teamwork skills -— all geared to enhance a student's qualities of leadership, responsibility, and character. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Job Interview is divided into three phases: completion of employment applications; preliminary interviews with receptionist; and, in-depth interviews. Contestants are evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures faced in applying for positions in the occupational areas for which they are training.









WINNERS IN JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION A2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION A were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of great concern to labor and management alike — are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score.

Job Skill Demonstration A contestants demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational area for which they are training. Competitors in Job Skill A must demonstrate a career objective in an occupational area that is included in one of the contest areas of the SkillsUSA Championships.









WINNERS IN JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION OPEN ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION OPEN were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Job Skill Demonstration Open demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in an occupational area outside of their training program. Any technical skill may be demonstrated, from outside the training program of the participant.









WINNERS IN MAINTENANCE LIGHT REPAIR – AUTOMOTIVE (DEMO) ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MAINTENANCE LIGHT REPAIR - AUTOMOTIVE (DEMO) were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in Maintenance Light Repair-Automotive (Demo) demonstrate their ability to perform automotive maintenance and repair jobs consistent with the guidelines published by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the ASE Education Foundation at: www.aseeducationfoundation.org.







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WINNERS IN MAJOR APPLIANCE AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MAJOR APPLIANCE TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 26, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology contestants rotate from station to station diagnosing common service issues on refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, microwave ovens and dishwashers. Contestants demonstrate their ability to braze by assembling a copper and steel tubing project per a schematic provided. Customer satisfaction and employability skills are evaluated using interviews, job applications and other assessments. There is also a major appliance technology general knowledge exercise.









WINNERS IN MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Marine Service Technology contest includes individual skill stations and a written test. The hands-on test stations include many aspects of two-stroke and four-stroke outboard, stern drive and inboard troubleshooting and repair. Students should be proficient in marine application electrical/ignition systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, drive/transmission systems and boat and trailer rigging and repair. The test includes the above topics including diagnostics, service and repair of marine accessory items. Contestants are judged on safe work practices, cleanliness, organizational skills, accuracy, speed and completion of assigned tasks, worksheets and paperwork.









WINNERS IN MASONRY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MASONRY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Contestants in the Masonry contest are required to build a composite brick and block project in a six-hour period that will test their ability to meet industry standards in quality. see a video of the national Masonry contest, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB0KTOEkiX0







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WINNERS IN MECHATRONICS ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MECHATRONICS were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures. The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of great concern to labor and management alike — are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score.

The Mechatronics contest requires contestants to understand complex systems that integrate various elements in the mechanical, fluid power, and controls domain, combined with the ability to work in a team environment with people of different areas of expertise. Mechatronic specialists must have well-developed skills in pneumatic technology, electrical and electronics systems, mechanical systems and general automation techniques and practices, including systematic troubleshooting methods. This competition consists of three events designed to measure the skills required in the modern automated manufacturing environment. Contestants are required to assemble, adjust and test an automated machine system, troubleshoot and repair a faulty machine system and take a comprehensive written test. The contest elements have been designed to be as realistic as possible, closely resembling the tasks and activities of modern automation professionals. High school teams of two compete in a construction phase and a troubleshooting phase. College/postsecondary teams must provide their own PLC that will be used in the construction phase. The national technical committee for Mechatronics includes Chair Daniel Blanck, FESTO Corp. (N.Y.). For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition Book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29









WINNERS IN MEDICAL ASSISTING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MEDICAL ASSISTING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Medical Assisting contestants are tested on their skills in the clinical and administrative setting. They are judged on speed, use of correct safety measures and ability to interact with patients. The contest consists of various stations associated with skills that may be found in an ambulatory medical office or clinic. The contestants are judged on general office skills, communication, patient education, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, instruments, medical equipment, as well as on procedures and techniques. Contestants are given a scenario which requires action; they should be able to read the scenario, assess the supplies/equipment and situation quickly and perform the skills required for that situation within the given time limit. Documentation, grammar, correct pronunciation and spelling count in all stations.









WINNERS IN MEDICAL MATH ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MEDICAL MATH were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA- National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,600 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In Medical Math, contestants demonstrate their knowledge of general math concepts used in the healthcare fields. They complete a written test that may include the use of ratio/proportion, dosage calculation, metric and household equivalents, Roman numerals, abbreviations, and general math including percentages, among other medical math- related problems.









WINNERS IN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Medical Terminology competition is designed to evaluate knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations of individuals preparing for employment in the health occupations fields.









WINNERS IN MOBILE ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MOBILE ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Mobile Electronics Installation tests contestants’ abilities to perform standard installation practices used by certified, professional mobile electronics installers. These skills have been established through the certification objectives and items created for the Basic MECP certification by the Consumer Electronics Association. This event includes a written examination covering the Basic MECP certification, a professional interview and five hands-on applications that include taking electrical measurements, installing consumer electronics equipment in a mobile environment, soldiering, working with relay circuits and troubleshooting electronic circuitry.. For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29








WINNERS IN MOBILE ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MOBILE ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Mobile Robotics Technology is a two-member team contest. The competition tests the ability to perform, exhibit and compile skills and knowledge from a list of competencies determined by the technical committee. It will evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment in the field of robotics, with emphasis on the team approach to problem solving in a work environment.









WINNERS IN MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures. The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of great concern to labor and management alike — are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Motorcycle Service Technology contestants perform tasks representative of those encountered in a dealership's service department. Technical skills include performing scheduled maintenance tasks; use of service, electrical diagnostic and parts manuals; electrical diagnostics; precision measurement; brake service; chassis/suspension service; fuel delivery system inspection and repair; transmission and drive systems; and power train systems. Judges look for clean and organized work habits, correct use of reference materials, and the ability to follow directions and good technical skills.









WINNERS IN THE NAIL CARE CONTEST2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in the NAIL CARE CONTEST were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Nail Care contest evaluates each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students’ excellence and professionalism in the field of nail technology. The practical applications evaluate the contestant’s ability to perform the most common nail services in the salon today. The contest consists of six separate segments: oral communication skills, acrylic application, tip and light-cured enhancement overlay application, nail polish application, nail art, pedicuring and a written exam. The written exam tests basic knowledge of proper sanitation, chemical safety, salon procedures, etc.









WINNERS IN NURSE ASSISTING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in NURSE ASSISTING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 Outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures.


Nurse Assisting students demonstrate knowledge and skill in performing patient care, independence, assisting with ambulation and performing other routine tasks, including standard infection control procedures used in basic nurse assisting. Students must demonstrate knowledge and abilities in CPR and the measurement of vital signs. Contestants need to be familiar with basic anatomy, communications skills, legal/ethical issues and employment skills.









WINNERS IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures. The contests are designed and planned by representatives of labor and management. Contests test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in occupations. The non-occupationally-specific leadership contests represent a variety of communications, goal setting and teamwork skills — all geared to enhance a student's qualities of leadership, responsibility, and character. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Occupational Health and Safety contestants demonstrate the safety and health endeavors of their respective technical programs by putting together a scrapbook that highlights important programs, activities and events related to their school's health and safety program. Students demonstrate the safety and health endeavors of their respective technical programs by putting together a scrapbook that highlights important programs, activities and events related to their school’s health and safety program. The competition encourages chapters to be active in all phases of SkillsUSA. The health and safety activities of the chapters are evaluated on the planning and organization of four projects and the final outcome of those projects. Students are interviewed, and scrapbooks are scored by a panel of judges.









WINNERS IN OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures. The contests are designed and planned by representatives of labor and management. Contests test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in occupations. The non-occupationally-specific leadership contests represent a variety of communications, goal setting and teamwork skills -- all geared to enhance a student's qualities of leadership, responsibility, and character. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Opening and Closing Ceremonies is a teamwork and oral presentation contest that evaluates teams' understanding of the symbolic representation of the colors and assembled parts of the SkillsUSA emblem. Each team includes seven registered members in the roles of president, vice president, parliamentarian, reporter, treasurer, secretary and historian. The competition is a demonstration of the SkillsUSA Opening and Closing Ceremonies conducted according to the script and description as printed in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. This year, middle school students were also eligible to compete.









WINNERS IN OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in OUTSTANDING CHAPTER were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are designed and planned by representatives of labor and management. Contests test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in occupations. The non-occupationally-specific leadership contests represent a variety of communications, goal setting and teamwork skills -- all geared to enhance a student's qualities of leadership, responsibility, and character. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available online at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

In the Outstanding Chapter contest, students are evaluated on the basis of activities they have been involved with during the school year, including chapter meetings, leadership training, publicity, community service projects, professional development, program of work, awards, local and state competition and more. Each activity is documented according to guidelines and submitted in a scrapbook for judging. One student representative is interviewed during the competition.









WINNERS IN PHOTOGRAPHY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in PHOTOGRAPHY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Photography contestants demonstrate their ability to use digital SLRs, image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and professional studio lighting. Students perform on-site photography, including portrait studio lighting and posing. They process and print digital photos and submit two mounted and matted photographs in advance of the competition to be judged and displayed at the competition.




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WINNERS IN PIN DESIGN ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in PIN DESIGN were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Pin Design contestants present their state-winning pin along with their artwork and participate in an oral presentation regarding all aspects of their creation of the design. Contestants explain how the pin represents their state, its unique qualities and why another SkillsUSA student or adult member would want to wear the pin. The contestant must also create a table top display that is educational and represents the steps of process and/or the methods used in the design creation.









WINNERS IN PLUMBING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in PLUMBING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Plumbing contestants “rough-in” hot and cold-water lines with copper tubing, “rough-in” sanitary drainage, waste and vent lines with cast iron and PVC plastic for a water closet, a lavatory, a washer box and a floor drain, and install a lavatory with faucet. Water pipes are pressure-tested on completed projects. Professional plumbers and pipefitters judge the competitors on the basis of accuracy, workmanship, proper selection and use of tools and supplies, and proper safety procedures.









WINNERS IN POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations.


The Power Equipment Technology contest tests student skills in all areas of this technology. Competitors must know and understand both two- and four-cycle engines as well as the related theories that go along with the types of engines they will come across in the industry. They should also understand drive train, hydraulic and wiring schematics. Competitors will also need to be well versed in customer service. As they rotate through the various stations, they are judged on both physical and oral skills.









WINNERS IN PRACTICAL NURSING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in PRACTICAL NURSING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the Practical Nursing contest, competitors are judged on their knowledge of medical terminology, body structure and function, nutrition, medications and nursing care. Competitors must also demonstrate their abilities to perform job skills such as: administration of oral, subcutaneous and nasogastric medications; physical assessment; insertion of a nasogastric tube; sterile dressing change; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. At each workstation, competitors are judged on accuracy of their skill, organization, communication and safety.









WINNERS IN PREPARED SPEECH ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in PREPARED SPEECH were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are designed and planned by representatives of labor and management. Contests test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in occupations. The non-occupationally-specific leadership contests represent a variety of communications, goal setting and teamwork skills geared to enhance a student's qualities of leadership, responsibility, and character. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Prepared Speech requires students to deliver a speech five- to seven-minutes in length on a common theme es-tablished by SkillsUSA. Competitors are evaluated on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, and the ability to present thoughts relating to a central theme clearly and effectively.









WINNERS IN PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of great concern to labor and management alike — are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

The Principles of Engineering contest tests understanding of basic technical concepts/principles of the applied sciences and ability to demonstrate and explain the concept/principle in action and application are evaluated. Any technical concept may be demonstrated, provided it is related to the principles of technology curriculum and incorporates basic principles of the applied sciences. The national technical committee members for Principles of Engineering include co-chairs Jacob Mathis, Louisville/Jefferson Co. Metro Sewer District (Ky.) and Scott Watson, Hunter High School (Utah). For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition Book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29










WINNERS IN PROMOTIONAL BULLETIN BOARD ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in PROMOTIONAL BULLETIN BOARD were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are designed and planned by representatives of labor and management. Contests test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in occupations. The non-occupationally-specific leadership contests represent a variety of communications, goal setting and teamwork skills geared to enhance a student’s qualities of leadership, responsibility, and character. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Promotional Bulletin Board contestants are judged on bulletin board displays created by SkillsUSA chapters based on the annual theme. The bulletin boards promote SkillsUSA, career and technical education in general, and related occupational information. The contestants also present a notebook documenting the project and addressing several concerns specified in the contest regulations. An oral presentation explains the process, purpose and educational value.









WINNERS IN QUIZ BOWL ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in QUIZ BOWL were announced Friday evening,

JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. The contests are designed and planned by representatives of labor and management. Contests test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in occupations. The non-occupationally-specific leadership contests represent a variety of communications, goal setting and teamwork skills -- all geared to enhance a student's qualities of leadership, responsibility, and character. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

The Quiz Bowl contest tests a 5-member team’s ability to quickly respond to questions on academic knowledge, professional development and current events. The participants respond to a question by activating a buzzer. The teams receive one point for a correct answer and lose a point for each incorrect answer. The active rounds (preliminary and finals) are 103 questions each.









WINNERS IN RELATED TECHNICAL MATH ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in the RELATED TECHNICAL MATH CONTEST were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



During the Related Technical Math contest, contestants demonstrate, on a written test, skills required to solve mathematical problems commonly found in the skilled trades and professional and technical occupations. Skills demonstrated include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals; applied word problems; percentages; ratio proportions; averages; area; volume; metric measures and traditional (Imperial) measures and trigonometry.









WINNERS IN RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE (INTERNET OF THINGS/SMART HOME)

2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE (future contest name is Internet of Things/Smart Home) were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Residential Systems Installation and Maintenance (Internet of Things/Smart Home) contest has multiple stations where contestants are judged and scored by installation of residential products including a home theater system, computers and video security equipment. The contestants also construct the cables used at each of the stations. Students need to have knowledge of the different smart home technologies and take a written test.









WINNERS IN RESTAURANT SERVICE CONTEST ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in RESTAURANT SERVICE (formerly Food and Beverage Service) were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,000 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures - an area of great concern to labor and management alike - are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score.

Restaurant Service contestants are tested on skills required in the front of the house of a restaurant. The focus is on guest service and guest relations in the dining room, including table setup, greeting guests, reservations procedures, presentation of menus, description of food and specials of the day, taking orders, serving, clearing, preparation and presentation of the check and closing remarks. To see a video of the SkillsUSA Championships Culinary arts, Commercial Baking and Restaurant Service competitions, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQKMFeWNOXg. For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29









WINNERS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Robotics and Automation Technology challenges two-person teams to demonstrate operation of a five-axis servo robot and a set of sensors and motorized devices to resolve a simulated production process problem. Teams set up and demonstrate operation of a robotic work cell from a word problem. Competitors are required to create a flow chart and sequence of operation. Teams are also judged on efficiency, speed and teamwork.









WINNERS IN ROBOTICS: URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in ROBOTICS: URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue Demonstration competition evaluates team members’ skills and preparation for employment in fields related to and including robotics, engineering, automation, manufacturing, electronics and emergency services. It recognizes outstanding performance by participants in scenarios that require problem solving and teamwork in a real-world situation. For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29








WINNERS IN SCREEN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in SCREEN PRINTING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Screen Printing contestants are tested on their ability to prepare screens (coat, expose, etc.), register a multi-color design on a manual printing press, and print a multi-color design on a manual printing press. Contestants also complete a written technical knowledge test and participate in an oral professional assessment.








WINNERS IN SHEET METAL ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in SHEET METAL were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Sheet Metal contestants are tested on their ability to perform such jobs as connecting sheet metal pieces with drive cleats, spot welding and riveting. Skills tested may include straight duct, transition fitting and 45-degree entry tap fitting. Professional sheet metal workers judge contestants on the basis of use of hand tools, correctness of layout, and shop safety procedures.









WINNERS IN TEAM ENGINEERING CHALLENGE2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in the TEAM ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Middle School contest were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures - an area of great concern to labor and management alike - are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition Book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29

Team Engineering Challenge is designed to evaluate and to recognize outstanding middle school students for excellence and professionalism in the areas of creative and critical thinking skills and the decision-making process used to solve a problem. The contest is intended to foster creativity, innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.








WINNERS IN TEAMWORKS2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in the TEAMWORKS contest were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the TeamWorks competition, teams of four students demonstrate their ability to work together in completing a construction project in a “real world” environment. Each team is required to understand the project elements based on a project binder, write a project action plan and present its action plan as one of the key elements of the competition. Competitors must demonstrate their ability to work together as a team by using their carpentry, elec-trical, plumbing and masonry skills. To see a video of the national TeamWorks competition, Go to: www.y-outube.com/watch?v=PKhTpRozoeA.

The technical committee members for TeamWorks include Chair Jim Bohn, Broan Co. (Ill.) For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition Book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29








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WINNERS IN TECHNICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in TECHNICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures — an area of great concern to labor and management alike — are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. For a list of committee members and supporting organizations for all contests, download the 2019 Awards and Recognition Book: https://bit.ly/2IcpQ29

Technical Computer Applications contestants are expected to demonstrate installation, configuration and use of Windows, Mac OSX and Linux professional operating systems, as well as one or more integrated Office suite packages. The use of instant messaging, collaboration and social networking software is also required during the contest. Competitors are expected to perform in teams while demonstrating individual technical skills. The competition includes an oral presentation demonstrating the student’s ability to communicate, a hands-on skills demonstration and a written exam. The use of open source software such as Open Office is preferable. Microsoft Office and other integrated office suites may be used.










WINNERS IN TECHNICAL DRAFTING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in TECHNICAL DRAFTING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



In the Technical Drafting contest, students demonstrate their preparation for employment in the field of technical drafting. The contest focuses on the solution of industry-developed problems by applying appropriate technical drafting skills and tools including computer-aided drafting (CAD).




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WINNERS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Telecommunications Cabling tests to worldwide industry standards for data and voice connections, physical and logical networks and signal transmission. Competitors demonstrate skills in reading network design documentation; parts list setup; purchase, pulling and mounting cable; choosing wiring closets; patch panel installation and termination; installing jacks; and cable testing. The competition stresses safety and working effectively in group environments as well as customer service skills.


A complete list of winners is available online. Go to: www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/results/.



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WINNERS IN TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants proved their expertise in job skills for occupations such as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There were also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa


In the Television (Video) Production contest teams of two are required to plan and shoot a one-minute video on location to convey the theme of the event. Editing is done in the competition area, with special emphasis on professional production of the video by industry standards, quality of audio and video, and adequate conveyance of the theme to the viewer.









WINNERS IN T-SHIRT DESIGN ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in T-SHIRT DESIGN were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



T-Shirt Design contestants demonstrate their ability to create a T-shirt design and produce a drawing of that design. A presentation regarding all aspects of design creation is also required.









WINNERS IN WEB DESIGN2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in WEB DESIGN were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



The Web Design contest evaluates teams as they complete a series of challenges focusing on website usability and accessibility, with at least one challenge related to scripting. Each challenge must be documented, clearly demonstrating the skills as outlined in the latest edition of the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards.









WINNERS IN WELDING ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in WELDING were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, 2019 at the Award Session of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



On contest day each Welding competitors are tested at a series of stations on various aspects of welding including measuring weld replicas, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Competitors complete a steel project and weld an aluminum project in various positions using a variety of filler metals. To see a video of Welding competition, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfp_lU3KHjo.



About SkillsUSASkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of education and industry to strengthen our nation’s skilled workforce. Driven by employer demand, SkillsUSA helps students develop necessary personal and workplace skills along with technical skills grounded in academics. This SkillsUSA Framework empowers every student to succeed at work and in life, while helping to close the “skills gap” in which millions of positions go unfilled. Through SkillsUSA’s championships program and curricula, employers have long ensured schools are teaching relevant technical skills, and with SkillsUSA’s new credentialing process, they can now assess how ready potential employees are for the job. SkillsUSA has more than 360,000 annual members nationwide in high schools, colleges and middle schools, covering over 130 trade, technical and skilled service occupations, and is recognized by the U.S. departments of Education and Labor as integral to career and technical education. For more information: www.skillsusa.org.




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WINNERS IN WELDING FABRICATION ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in WELDING FABRICATION were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.


The contests are planned by technical committees made up of representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for a successful entry-level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures— an area of great concern to labor and management alike — are judged and graded and constitute a portion of a contestant’s score. A video about the SkillsUSA Championships is available at: https://bit.ly/2joYdVa

Welding Fabrication is a team competition that requires three students from each school to use their welding and fabrication skills to build a designed project from the provided material. The students are also required to be proficient in using the common tools of a workshop. A theme-based project is constructed by the students, based on the prints drawn by each team. To see a video of the national SkillsUSA Championships Welding Fabrication competition, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfp_lU3KHjo.









FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6:30 EDT JUNE 28, 2019Jane Short or Karen Kitzel Winner photos: https://bit.ly/2rfTZD3 (703) 777-8810

WINNERS IN WELDING SCULPTURE ANNOUNCED2019 SkillsUSA Championships

The winners of the annual SkillsUSA Championships in WELDING SCULPTURE were announced Friday evening, JUNE 28, at the Awards Ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The Conference was held JUNE 24 - JUNE 28, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.



Welding Sculpture contestants demonstrate their ability to develop a design and produce a welding sculpture of that design, as well as deliver a presentation regarding all aspects of the design creation. Previously welded sculptures are displayed for the national competition. To see a video of the national SkillsUSA Championships Welding competition, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfp_lU3KHjo.










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