August 2024: What’s Up Washington?
August 2024 Newsletter
What’s New 🤩
Key Dates for 2024-2025
| *NEW* Fall Leadership Camp | October 25-26, 2024 @ Black Diamond, WA | Registration opens September 11. Develop leadership skills while building connections with peers and advisors from across Washington State! Both Advisors and Students are invited! Clock hours are available for Advisors. Registration cost for students and advisors is $225. Costs include lodging, 4 meals, student leadership training and advisor training sessions. Learn More |
| Regional Conferences | Dates TBD | Keep a close eye on your inbox for messages from your regional coordinators regarding upcoming regional conferences. Students must attend regional conferences to qualify for the State Leadership & Skills Conference. Find out who your regional coordinator(s) are here. |
| State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC) | March 27-29, 2025 @ Clover Park Technical College - Lakewood, WA | SLSC is SkillsUSA Washington’s premier event, combining leadership and technical skills competitions with networking opportunities for students, advisors, and industry partners statewide. Learn More |
| National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) | June 23-27, 2025 @ Atlanta, GA | NLSC is the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education, bringing together thousands to celebrate and showcase the talents and skills of students preparing for trade, technical, and skilled service occupations on the national level. Learn More |
Cost Breakdown
Middle School Student Membership
| National Dues | $8.00 |
| State Dues | $4.00 |
| Total | $12.00 |
| National Dues | $8.00 |
| State Dues | $12.00 |
| Total | $20.00 |
| National Dues | $20.00 |
| State Dues | $10.00 |
| Total | $30.00 |
Competition Clothing Survey
Attention Advisors! Your input is crucial as we select the new competition uniforms for the SkillsUSA Championships. Please take a moment to complete SkillsUSA’s competition clothing survey to ensure your voice is heard in this important decision. Your feedback will help us provide attire that meets the needs and preferences of our competitors. Thank you for your participation!
What’s Great đź‘Ť
Resources for Advisors
Did you know our website provides essential resources for advisors, including curriculum guides, professional developent, competition prep, and chapter management tips? Visit our site to access these tools and stay updated with the latest news and events. Below are a few of our newest resources!
Executive Team
Don’t forget, our executive team, Karmen Warner and Courtney Hutchin, are valuable resources for your SkillsUSA journey. Their expertise and support are here to help you navigate programs, events, and opportunities. Reach out to them for guidance and assistance anytime you need it.
What’s Next 🚀
All Advisor Meeting
September 23, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Virtual
Join us for the annual advisor meeting at the start of the new year. We’ll review the calendar of events, PoW, upcoming activities, and more. Zoom link to come!
Fall Advisor Training Series
| SkillsUSA 101 | Tuesday, October 1 @ 4-6 PM |
| Chapter Of Excellence | Thursday, October 3 @ 4-6 PM |
| Preparing Regional Championships | Tuesday, October 8 @ 4-6 PM |
| SkillsUSA Advanced – Teaching Tools | Thursday, October 10 @ 4-6 PM |
| Embracing DEI in the CTE Classroom | Tuesday, October 15 @ 4-6 PM |
| Integrating SkillsUSA into your Classroom Framework | Thursday, October 17 @ 4-6 PM |
| Round Table: Statewide Support for Advisors | Tuesday, October 21 @ 4-5 PM |
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