SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June Louisville, Ky.

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1 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June Louisville, Ky.

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3 SkillsUSA Leadership National Officers, Board of Directors...3 National Corporate Members and State SkillsUSA Directors...4 SkillsUSA State Directors Association...5 Conference Management Team Chairs...5 SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association Executive Board...5 NLSC Honorees Membership Awards...7 Honorary Life Members...7 Outstanding Educators...9 National Advisor of the Year Finalists...10 State Advisors of the Year...12 Alumni Pioneer of Excellence Award...12 Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award...12 Ernie Gary SkillsUSA Championships Volunteer of the Year Award...13 President s Volunteer Service Awards...13 Models of Excellence Chapters...16 National Pin and T-shirt Design Challenge Winners...16 National Youth Safety Video Contest Winners...16 Scholarships and Grants Marsha Daves Memorial Scholarship...17 Robert Flint Leadership Development Scholarship...17 Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship...17 SkillsUSA STEM Scholarships...18 SCOAR Scholarships...18 Fine Homebuilding #KeepCraftAlive Scholarships...19 Mike Rowe (mikeroweworks Foundation) Scholarships...20 SkillsUSA Foundation SkillsUSA Foundation Committee...23 SkillsUSA Official Partners...24 SkillsUSA Championships Sector Sponsors...25 SkillsUSA Torch Carrier Award...26 SkillsUSA Championships SkillsUSA Championships Executive Committee...28 SkillsUSA Championships Years of Service Awards...28 National Education Team...31 Competitions Alphabetized List of Contests...35 Official Partner Index...63 Delivery of Prizes Winners of competitions may receive prizes, scholarships or other awards at the discretion of the sponsoring companies. The delivery of these prizes is the sole responsibility of the sponsors. SkillsUSA accepts no liability for the promise or delivery of prizes. SkillsUSA Staff Office of the Executive Director Timothy Lawrence, Executive Director Shelly Coates, Associate Director, Conference Management Services Ashley Ridgeway, Manager, Conference Management Services Sandra Moore, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director Office of Administration and Finance Kim Graham, Director Melissa Wilson, Associate Director, Human Resources Sarah Utterback, Manager, Accounting Roxanne Hodge, Customer Service Representative Office of Business Partnerships and Development Christa Floresca, Director Heidi Walsh, Program Director Dave Worden, Program Director, SkillsUSA Championships Jim Kregiel, Senior Program Manager, SkillsUSA Championships Amy Serafino, Corporate Development Officer Cathy Arrington, Development Officer Kaitlin Youngs, Program Manager, SkillsUSA Championships Eric Gearhart, Partnerships Consultant Helen Carafa, Program Coordinator Office of Communications E. Thomas Hall, Director Ann Schreiber, Associate Director/Communications Thomas Kercheval, Senior Manager, Audiovisual Technology/ Communications Craig Moore, Senior Manager, Web/Technology Karen Kitzel, Manager, Public Relations/Communications Jane DeShong Short, Manager, Public Relations Darlenne Helena, Specialist, Digital/Social Media Office of Education Kelly Horton, Director Gayle Silvey, Associate Director Gene Dudley, Senior Regional Manager Anita Foor, Senior Curriculum Manager Kim Hegedus, Senior Manager, Education Development Patty Duncan, Program Manager, Member Services and Assessments Courtney Ferrell, Program Manager, Professional Development Stephanie Bland, Program Specialist Veronica Gomez, Program Specialist Laura Rauch, Program Specialist Taryn Zeigler, Program Specialist Carol Lowery, Project Coordinator NASSP Approved Activity The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities for #NLSC AWARDS & RECOGNITION 1

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5 SkillsUSA National Officers Delegates to SkillsUSA s National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) elect officers for the high-school and college/postsecondary divisions. Each division has a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and parliamentarian. The high school division also has five regional vice presidents. The officers represent the national organization by attending conferences, making visits to industry, delivering speeches at various functions and more. New officers are announced each year at the Awards Ceremony of SkillsUSA s National Leadership and Skills Conference. High School Officers Lizetthe Moreno, president (Texas) Scott Hicks, vice president (Ga.) Marangelis Lopez, secretary (Conn.) Rosa Cartagena, treasurer (Fla.) Laila Mirza, parliamentarian (Md.) Grace Kirrane, Region 1 vice president (Mass.) Hunter Radford, Region 2 vice president (Va.) Jade Barma, Region 3 vice president (Wis.) Brenna Stinnett, Region 4 vice president (Okla.) Bryce Romero, Region 5 vice president (Calif.) College/Postsecondary Officers Josie Wolfe, president (R.I.) Bradley Ridder, vice president (Va.) Maci Key, secretary (Ala.) Madison Whitney, treasurer (Utah) Jeremy Copeland, parliamentarian (Okla.) SkillsUSA Board of Directors SkillsUSA is governed by a board of directors. The board is elected by SkillsUSA corporate members who represent their respective state associations. One corporate member from each of the five regions is elected to the board. A representative of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), a representative of Advance CTE, the chair of the SkillsUSA State Directors Association, the chair of the SkillsUSA Foundation, a student national officer, and representatives from business and industry or organized labor also serve. Members Chris Arvin, president/b&i representative (Caterpillar Inc.) Sam Bottum, vice president/b&i representative (Snap-on Incorporated) Chuck Wallace, secretary/region 1 representative (Maryland Department of Education) James King, Region 2 representative (Northeast State Community College) Brent Kindred, Region 3 representative (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction) Peggy Torrens, Region 4 representative (Kansas Department of Education) Clay Mitchell, Region 5 representative (California Department of Education) Dean Baker, Association for Career and Technical Education representative (Francis Tuttle Technology Center Portland Campus, Okla.) Jennifer Worth, college/postsecondary representative (American Association of Community Colleges) Sarah Heath, Advance CTE representative (Colorado Community College System) Darren Gibson, SkillsUSA State Directors Association representative (SkillsUSA Oklahoma) John Kett, B&I representative (IAA Inc.) Chris Tesmer, B&I representative (Newell Brands) Troy Dally, B&I representative () Russ Hoffbauer, B&I representative (State Farm Insurance Companies) Cameron Ferguson, Emeritus Bradley Ridder, Joint Executive Council chair (national officer) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 3

6 S k i l l s USA LEADERSHIP National Corporate Members and State SkillsUSA Directors Corporate membership is reserved for individuals designated in the state agency for career and technical education who are responsible for instructional programs which, by state policy, are encouraged to make SkillsUSA an integral part of the curriculum. These individuals serve in each state, territory or possession of the United States where high-school and/or college/ postsecondary state associations have been chartered by the corporation. All corporate members of SkillsUSA Inc. are eligible for election to the board of directors. The state association director often is an employee of the state department of education and is responsible for operating the SkillsUSA state association and its member chapters. Note: High school (HS) and college/postsecondary (C/PS) associations are noted where appropriate. Alabama: Keith Andrews (director and corporate member), Collie Wells; Kristi Bain, Brian Upton (corporate members) Alaska: Ray Jensen (director), Deborah Riddle (corporate member) Arizona: Robin Cronbaugh (director), Jamie Miller (corporate member) Arkansas: Bruce Lazarus (director and corporate member) California: Clayton Mitchell (director and corporate member), Donna Wyatt (corporate member) Colorado: Julie Rife (director and corporate member); Jennifer Jasinowski, Charles Webber (corporate members) Connecticut: Heidi Griffen (director) Delaware: Mike Fitzgerald (director and corporate member) District of Columbia: Chad Maclin (director) Florida: Jessica Graber (director), Kathryn Wheeler (corporate member) Georgia: Tjazha Mazhani (C/PS director and corporate member), Ashley Brown (HS director), Kathryn Hornsby (corporate member) Hawaii: Walden Zane (director), Rene Blue (corporate member) Idaho: Matthew Rehl (director and corporate member), Sean Courtright (corporate member) Illinois: Eric Hill (director), Steve Parrott (corporate member) Indiana: Kelley Baker (director), Davis Moore (corporate member) Iowa: Arijan Alagic (director), Andrew Wermes (corporate member) Kansas: Becky Warren (director); Peggy Torren, Eric Tincher (corporate members) Kentucky: Brandon Gossett (director and corporate member) Louisiana: Carly Dartez (C/PS director and corporate member), Larry Rabalais (HS director) Maine: Harold Casey (director) Margaret Harvey (corporate member) Maryland: Charles Wallace (director and corporate member) Massachusetts: Karen Ward (director), Brian Bentley; Sheila Herbert (corporate members) Michigan: Tammy Brown (director) Minnesota: Jennifer Polz (director) Mississippi: Lemond Irvin (director and corporate member) Missouri: Joey Baker (director and corporate member), Oscar Carter (corporate member) 4 S k i l l s USA

7 S k i l l s USA LEADERSHIP Montana: Cassie Huntley (director), Don Michalsky (corporate member) Nebraska: Greg Stahr (director and corporate member), Tony Glenn (corporate member) Nevada: Sindie Read (director), Alex Kyser (corporate member) New Hampshire: Joshua Brunk (director); Eric Feldborg, Courtney Ritchings (corporate members) New Jersey: Peter Carey (director) New Mexico: Christine Phipps (director and corporate member) New York: Craig Clark (C/PS director), Bruce Potter (HS director), Cheryl Winstel (corporate member) North Carolina: Peyton Holland (director); David Barbour, JoAnne Honeycutt, Robert Witchger, Anthony Reggi (corporate members) North Dakota: Tracy Becker (director and corporate member), Mark Wagner (corporate member) Ohio: Jackie Walker (assistant director) Frits Rizor (corporate member) Oklahoma: Darren Gibson (director and corporate member) Oregon: Teresa Mankin (director), Tom Thompson (corporate member) Pennsylvania: Jeri Widdowson (director), Michael Stanger (corporate member) Puerto Rico: Yolanda Vazquez (director and corporate member) Rhode Island: Joshua Klemp (director); Stephen Osborn, Paul McConnell (corporate members) South Carolina: Rick Kalk (director); B.T. Martin, Steven Watterson (corporate members) South Dakota: Mike Mills (director and corporate member), Brad Scott (corporate member) Tennessee: Chelle Travis (C/PS director and corporate member), Tracy Whitehead (HS director and corporate member), Boyd Hestand (corporate member) Texas: Crystal Alford (C/PS director and corporate member), Janet Conner (HS director) Utah: Richard Wittwer (director) Vermont: Jane Davis (director) Virginia: Deborah Tripp (director), J. Anthony Williams (corporate member) Virgin Islands: Anton W. Doos (director), Aaron Bodell (corporate member) Washington: Terri Lufkin (HS director), Monty Prather (C/PS director); Andy Berhow; Brandon Hirst; Tracey Scharmann (corporate members) West Virginia: Tim Toler (director), Richard Gillman (corporate member) Wisconsin: Tom Woznak (C/PS director), Brent Kindred (HS director and corporate member), Dr. Keith Cornille (corporate member) Wyoming: Janie Wilcox (director), Lauren Easom (corporate member) SkillsUSA State Directors Association Darren Gibson, chair (Okla.) Peyton Holland, chair-elect (N.C.) Tammy Brown, secretary (Mich.) Bruce Potter, parliamentarian (N.Y.) Josh Klemp, Region 1 (R.I.) Ashley Brown, Region 2 (Ga.) Kelley Baker, Region 3 (Ind.) Greg Stahr, Region 4 (Neb.) Clay Mitchell, Region 5 (Calif.) Pete Carey, immediate past chair (N.J.) Karen Ward, alumni representative (Mass.) Conference Management Team Chairs Construction: John Williams (Mo.) Contest Awards Coordination: Jack Sukala (N.J.) Contest Cluster Chairs: Phillip Beckwith (S.C.), Gloria Cahalan (N.Y.), Lauri Domer (Wis.), Ellen Coughlin (N.Y.), Mark Galland (Mo.), Larry Lebsock (Ariz.), John Lee (Tenn.), Sam Turner (Mich.), Kevin Ward (Ga.), Sharon Schaub (Okla.), Toni Decklever (Wyo.) Courtesy Corps: Dorothy Loges (Mo.) Digital Cluster Chair/CAD Layouts: Craig Reilly (Ariz.) Dispatch: Janine Lebsock (Ariz.), Mary Maffett (Del.) Leadership: Sharon Schaub (Okla.), Beth Lofthus (Okla.) Registration: Shelby McCorvey (N.M.), Robin Strong (Texas) Scoring: James Harper (Va.), Roger Johnson (Va.), Shirley Braden (Ohio), Deb Moore (Va.), Manda Jackson (Ohio) SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association Executive Board The SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association is served by an elected national executive board and receives the support of SkillsUSA s national staff. Alumni leaders work on a variety of initiatives, from growing SkillsUSA membership to increasing industry support. Membership in the association is free. For more information and to sign up, visit: membership-resources/alumni/. Members: Terry Robinson, executive chair (Okla.) Anne Dew, executive secretary (Ohio) Karen Ward, state director liaison (Mass.) Katie George, business and industry representative (CareerSafe) Jacqueline Mearman, Region 1 representative (Md.) Ashley Hickey, Region 2 representative (S.C.) Jill Brebeck, Region 3 representative (Wis.) Bruce Long, Region 4 representative (Okla.) Matthew Rehl, Region 5 representative (Idaho) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 5

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9 S k i l l s USA LEADERSHIP Membership Awards The following SkillsUSA state associations are recognized for the highest membership increases of : Largest Overall State Membership: California, 36,529 Largest Overall Membership Increase: California, 14,624 Largest Middle-School State Membership: California, 649 Largest High-School State Membership: California, 35,184 Largest College/Postsecondary State Membership: Tennessee, 12,608 Largest Alumni Membership: Oklahoma, 4,092 Honorary Life Members SkillsUSA s highest recognition is the National Honorary Life Membership. It is awarded for outstanding service that advances the purposes and goals of our national organization. Keith Ashby In April 2018, after 38 years as a member of SkillsUSA s national staff, Keith Ashby retired. Known for his dedication and superior work ethic, Ashby was responsible for the maintenance of the SkillsUSA National Leadership Center in Leesburg, Va., as well as production and inventory management for the literature services program. Joining SkillsUSA (then VICA) in 1980 as a mailing and shipping technician, Ashby grew to oversee all maintenance aspects of the headquarters building and grounds. Much admired for his trustworthiness and dependability, Ashby also spent many on-call hours on weekends and holidays to ensure training, conferences, special events and various other activities and programs ran smoothly. His presence at the national headquarters will be sorely missed but not soon forgotten. Russ Hoffbauer Ross Hoffbauer is a longtime advocate of SkillsUSA. He s served nine years as a member of the organization s board of directors and two terms as president. Recently retired after 37 years with State Farm Insurance Companies, the property and casualty claims director also served his home state on the board of directors for SkillsUSA Illinois. Hoffbauer received the prestigious SkillsUSA Torch Carrier award in 2013, presented to business and industry leaders who assist and promote the organization. I love SkillsUSA, he readily admits. The feeling is mutual. Alonza A.C. Lewis Retiring in 2010 after a long career as an instructor and SkillsUSA leader, Alonza A.C. Lewis has been an inspiration to students and adults alike. He taught masonry and worked with Opening and Closing Ceremonies teams at both Spring Valley High School and Lexington Technology Center in South Carolina. Always ready to help where needed, Lewis assisted with all aspects of the state and national Masonry and Opening and Closing Ceremonies contests. He served on the state SkillsUSA advisory board and continues to serve on the National Education Team. Etta Maynard Etta Maynard has been heavily involved in SkillsUSA for 34 years. Now retired, Maynard was an apparel manufacturing instructor and later a diversified occupations instructor and workplace coordinator in Maryland high schools. In fact, she helped establish the board of directors for SkillsUSA Maryland in 1986 and remains a member of that board today. Maynard has been a vital part of SkillsUSA Maryland, organizing and conducting competitions, planning local activities and much more. That dedication springs from her unwavering passion for student success. According to Maynard, any student she meets becomes one of my kids AWARDS & RECOGNITION 7

10 National Leadership and Skills Conference West Hall Friday, June a.m. 3 p.m. Attend career development seminars, including: Interview Questions That Might Stump You Regardless of Your Trade, There s a Path for You Natural Gas: Careers in Your Community Open to all SkillsUSA members Don t miss the opportunity to talk to dozens of SkillsUSA partners, including some of the nation s largest employers. They want to meet you and talk to you about career paths, employment opportunities, internships and apprenticeships. Come meet the employer, regardless of your graduation date or track! It s never too soon. A month s worth of interviews in a single day Scheduled employers include: 3M Baker Concrete Construction Boilermaker s National Apprenticeship Program BSH Home Appliance Caliber Collision CarMax Caterpillar CBRE Cianbro GE Appliances, a Haier Company Georgia-Pacific Harley-Davidson Motor Co. InfraSource Construction Interior Specialists, Inc. John Deere Inc. NAPA National Geographic Learning/ Cengage Nissan Ryder System Inc. Sears Home Services Spirit AeroSystems TIC Toyota Motor North America U.S. Army U.S. Coast Guard UPS VCC Construction Volvo Construction Equipment Yamaha Motor Corp. For more information, visit: MeetTheEmployer.skillsusa.org Bring plenty of résumés and dress professionally. No appointment needed!

11 NLSC HONOREES Honorary Life Members (continued) Dave Milliken Former industrial arts teacher Dave Milliken says his years in the classroom shaped his educational and personal philosophy. Milliken worked for 22 years as the skilled and technical sciences education specialist for the Utah State Board of Education. There, he assisted in the development and implementation of Utah s skill testing initiatives and helped establish Utah Aerospace Pathways, a program providing aerospace manufacturing externships for qualified high-school seniors. Milliken has earned numerous awards and honors over the years, each one underscoring the commitment to excellence that s characterized his career. For the past seven years, Milliken has served SkillsUSA as a member of its board of directors. He describes his involvement with SkillsUSA as life-changing, rewarding and humbling. Peggy Torrens As an instructor for 32 years at Flint Hills Technical College in Kansas, Peggy Torrens taught a variety of subjects, including employability skills and technical writing. Currently an education program consultant for the Kansas State Department of Education, Torrens has been a SkillsUSA national corporate member for 10 years and a member of the organization s board of directors for six years. She s spent her career helping students find paths to personal and professional success, a committment that s made her an invaluable asset to SkillsUSA and its ongoing mission to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. Outstanding Educators SkillsUSA is proud to honor individual educators for their service and dedication to career and technical education and to SkillsUSA. Jessie Kalloo When he joined SkillsUSA as a high school student, Jessie Kalloo quickly fell in love with the organization. Now a teacher and SkillsUSA advisor at Thomas A. Edison High School in Jamaica, N.Y., that initial love has become a lifelong passion. Kalloo challenges students to reach potential they never realized they had, and he sets the example by exceeding expectations others might have of him and his chapter. A Cisco Certified Trainer, Kalloo helped pioneer his school s cybersecurity program, and his leadership helped pave the way for more than 60 students to participate in state competitions last year. His chapter has also received Gold Chapter of Excellence honors and a $25,000 Lowe s grant. Dr. Todd Bonsall A technical education champion in New Jersey for 17 years, Dr. Todd Bonsall is the assistant superintendent at Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Westampton. Bonsall has supported SkillsUSA in Salem, Cumberland, Middlesex and Burlington counties, advocating for students to attend the national conference and chaperoning twice. The former science teacher was an assistant principal, principal, district director and assistant superintendent. Bonsall has spent his career helping students discover and make the most of their opportunities. That includes his own kids, two of which are SkillsUSA New Jersey medalists AWARDS & RECOGNITION 9

12 NLSC HONOREES Outstanding Educators (continued) Luis Maldonado An instructor for the last 15 years, Luis Maldonado teaches digital media at Middle Creek High School in Apex, N.C. Not only did Maldonado pioneer the program at his school, but he also helped other schools across the state do the same, shaping the state curriculum along the way. Maldonado has mentored 14 national competitors so far, students who credit the dedicated instructor with giving them a chance to prove ourselves and show off our talents to the rest of the world. Further proof of Maldonado s teaching prowess can be found in the successful careers in broadcasting, digital media and education many of his graduates now enjoy. Deb Tripp SkillsUSA Virginia director Deborah Kenn Tripp began her association with SkillsUSA as a graphic communications student and served as a SkillsUSA officer during high school. She eventually taught graphic communications technology and leadership for 16 years in Florida. During that time, she was twice honored as the state s SkillsUSA advisor of the year and once as teacher of the year. In 2007, Tripp left the classroom for a position as associate director of training at SkillsUSA s national headquarters, where she served for six years before becoming a state association director. A lifelong learner, Tripp achieved national board certification for professional teaching standards while she was an instructor, and she became a Certified SkillsUSA State Director in National Advisor of the Year Finalists The SkillsUSA State Directors Association created the Advisor of the Year award to honor dedicated career and technical education instructors who serve as SkillsUSA advisors. State winners are submitted to the regional competition. During the national conference, finalists are interviewed and a national winner is selected. Marjorie Kellman Region 1 (Maryland) During more than 25 years of teaching health professions at Washington County Technical High School in Hagerstown, Md., Marjorie Kellman has trained hundreds of nurses, lab technicians, physician s assistants and physicians. Students love this dedicated instructor because she challenges them to be their best and helps them get there. A SkillsUSA advisor since 1993, Kellman was named Washington County Teacher of the Year in Other accomplishments include merging the school s student government association with SkillsUSA and facilitating the transition of students into SkillsUSA from other organizations to provide more health science competitions and leadership experiences for all students. 10 S k i l l s USA

13 NLSC HONOREES Joyce Price Region 2 (Virginia) Cosmetology instructor Joyce Price has led the SkillsUSA chapter at Blacksburg (Va.) High School to many outstanding accomplishments. A true professional who exhibits extraordinary teaching and leadership skills, Price is dedicated to both her students and community. The detail-orientated Price has been active in SkillsUSA for more than 18 years and is a former student member. She s been invaluable to the state leadership and serves on the SkillsUSA Virginia board of directors. She s also the state officer trainer and serves on the SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference planning committee. Shaun Smith Region 5 (Colorado) A dedicated construction trades instructor for 28 years and a SkillsUSA advisor for 13, Durango (Colo.) High School s Shaun Smith has a passion for teaching, coaching and advising students. Following his leadership, students learn the value of devoting their time to give back to the community. Over the last 12 years, his classes have raised thousands of dollars by designing and building playhouses to be auctioned off for a local charity. Smith s accomplishments include being named highschool Colorado Advisor of the Year in both 2009 and Jeff Bertke Region 3 (Ohio) Electrical trades instructor Jeff Bertke has been instrumental at local, regional and state levels for SkillsUSA Ohio. A graduate of Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, Berke spent several years working in the industry before his passion for career and technical education led him back to the classroom to teach. Students at Upper Valley thrive under Bertke s leadership, as he consistently incorporates the SkillsUSA Framework and curriculum into lessons and creates opportunities for students to practice leadership and perform community service activities. Bertke serves on numerous volunteer committees and was named the 2017 SkillsUSA Ohio Advisor of the Year. Corine Triplett Region 4 (Oklahoma) During 24 years as a cosmetology instructor and 15 years as a SkillsUSA advisor at Tulsa (Okla.) Technology Center, Corine Triplett has been a passionate advocate for SkillsUSA. She s worked hard to build awareness of and support for programs that positively shape tomorrow s professionals, both at her school and elsewhere in the community. Driven by deeply held values of excellence through service to others, unwavering integrity, and trust built through close relationships, Triplett continues to positively affect the lives of many students. She also serves on numerous boards and committees and was named the 2017 Oklahoma SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year AWARDS & RECOGNITION 11

14 NLSC HONOREES State Advisors of the Year Alumni Pioneer of Excellence Award Along with the five finalists for the national award, SkillsUSA recognizes all state Advisors of the Year winners for their tireless dedication. (High school division is listed as HS and college/postsecondary as C/PS where appropriate.) Alaska: Doug Gordon, Soldotna High School Arizona: Norman Champagne, Kofa High School Colorado: Keith Christensen, Centauri High School; Michele Koster, Pikes Peak Community College Delaware: Michael Klinefelter, St. Georges High School; John Rykaczewski, Delcastle High School Georgia: Jeff Johnson, West Laurens High School; Tina Jernigan, Southeastern Technical College Idaho: Mark Bauer, Canyon Owyhee School Service Agency Indiana: Michelle Atkinson, Heartland Career Center Kansas: Jeremiah Harmon, Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy (HS); Kevin Berrey, Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy (C/PS) Louisiana: Trence McCoy, Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning Massachusetts: Jason McCuish, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Minnesota: Michael Albers, Stillwater Transition Program (HS); Jim May, Hennepin Technical College Missouri: Rebecca Dickerson, Eldon Career Center Nebraska: Larry Klaus, Bennington High School North Carolina: Wes Petty, Middle Creek High School; George Shook, Nash Community College North Dakota: Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center New Jersey: Chris Patterson, Bergen County Technology Center New York: Judy Essig, C.G. May Career and Technical Education Center Oregon: Ken Klumpp, North Valley High School Rhode Island: Kim Reall, Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center Tennessee: Avery Putney, Sullivan Central High School; John Lee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Texas: Olin Harrington, Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning Virginia: Ritay Yeary, Southampton High School Wisconsin: Terry Garinger, Lakeview Technology Academy The Alumni Pioneer of Excellence Award is given to an individual who was a SkillsUSA member in high school or college and who made significant strides in his or her profession or community. This year s recipient is Paul King. Paul King Paul King began his SkillsUSA career by joining the organization in Already a college graduate, King enrolled at a two-year college to finish up his portfolio. The decision paid off in 1974 when King won the gold medal in the SkillsUSA Oklahoma Graphic Design competition. Soon after, King became a graphic designer and later applied for a teaching position. During his 25 years in the classroom, King empowered students to become artists as well as community leaders. A winner of numerous SkillsUSA awards and honors, he believes education is for sharing and service to others is lifelong. Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award The SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association created this award to recognize a SkillsUSA alumnus for notable achievements related to SkillsUSA and career and technical education. This year s recipient is Andrea Arbogast. Andrea Arbogast Giving back to SkillsUSA is important to Andrea Arbogast. Her journey with the organization began as an automotive technology student at Lex La-Ray Technical Center in Lexington, Mo. There, instructor Rodney Wolken encouraged Arbogast to get involved in SkillsUSA, leading to her election as national high-school parliamentarian in Following her term of as a national officer, Arbogast volunteered with the SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association and credits former SkillsUSA alumni manager Byekwaso Gilbert with recruiting her as a state and national conference volunteer. Her support in that role has been invaluable, and she looks forward to continuing her participation as a way to pay forward the support she received as a student. 12 S k i l l s USA

15 NLSC HONOREES Ernie Gary SkillsUSA Championships Volunteer of the Year Award Outstanding SkillsUSA volunteer Ernie Gary attended 48 national conferences and helped manage the SkillsUSA Championships in many areas, including the collection and distribution of industry prizes for students. Gary s family has made a contribution to SkillsUSA to support this award in his honor and memory. The award honors one individual per year who makes a difference for the SkillsUSA Championships and is a true champion for students. Sharon Schaub of Ramona, Okla., is an extremely dedicated and hard-working volunteer, and that s why she is this year s recipient of the Ernie Gary SkillsUSA Championships Volunteer of the Year Award. Schaub oversees the SkillsUSA Championships leadership contests and has worked with SkillsUSA since Her easy demeanor in the midst of what appears to be total chaos is astounding. Always one of the first volunteers to arrive and one of the last to leave, Schaub supports the contest technical committee chairs by providing a variety of services (and the occasional hug). She often contacts the national headquarters staff months prior to the conference to ask what needs to be done and what she can do to help. Like many outstanding volunteers, Schaub s work is completed quietly and in the background, yet it is crucial to the success of the SkillsUSA Championships. President s Volunteer Service Awards The President s Council on Service and Civic Participation created the President s Volunteer Service Award program to honor citizens who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to serve. The award recognizes individuals, families and teams based on hours served over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over a lifetime. For individuals years old, bronze is granted for hours over a year, silver for hours over a year, and gold for 250 or more hours over a year, or 4,000 or more hours of volunteer service over a lifetime. For families or teams, bronze is awarded for hours over a year, silver for hours over a year, and gold for 1,000 hours or more over a year. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Arizona Kofa High School Yesenia Lizarraga (Gold) River Valley High School Klarysa Munoz (Bronze) California Downey High School Veronica Amezcua (Gold), Victoria Starr Andres (Gold), Belen Astorga (Gold), Katya Castro (Gold), Davina Ileen Chavez (Gold), Sydnee Flores (Gold), Dayanara Lucio (Gold), Marysol Morales (Gold), Angela Moreno (Gold), Dianna Navarro (Gold), Sunny Lopez Rendon (Gold), Anali Rodriguez (Gold), Paulina Sandoval (Gold) Warren High School Karen Palencia (Gold), Layla Sermeno (Gold), Debbie Ilene Silva (Gold), Ashlyn Spaziano (Gold), Aimee Torrez (Silver), Viviana Varguez (Gold) Florida Lyman High School Kaitlyn Bowman (Gold) Massachusetts Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Adam Beal (Bronze), Lauren Brown (Bronze), Seth Hidenfelter (Bronze) Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Kacie Bento (Gold), Nicole Bliss (Gold), Jenna Hebert (Gold), Samantha McGill (Gold), Chelsea Simpkin (Silver) Minnesota Red Wing High School Cayanne Korder (Silver) Missouri Carthage Technical Center Fernanda Castro Hidalgo (Gold), Dylan Jones (Gold), Samuel Sarimento (Bronze) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 13

16 NOTHING TRAVELS LIKE A DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY. sullivan.edu For more information about program successes in graduation rates, placement rates and occupations, please visit: sullivan.edu/programsuccess. We are proud to be a part of SkillsUSA. OUR GRADS DO MORE. YOU CAN, TOO. sctd.edu PART OF THE SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM 14 S k i l l s USA For more information about program successes in graduation rates, placement rates and occupations, please visit sctd.edu/programsuccess

17 NLSC HONOREES President s Volunteer Service Awards Individual (continued) Nebraska Grand Island Senior High Andrew Alcala (Bronze) New Jersey Academy for Health and Medical Sciences Omar Khasawneh (Gold), Michelle Masiello (Bronze) Gloucester County Institute of Technology Kiyoshi Connor Woods (Silver) Sussex County Technical School Sierra Rose Walsh (Gold) Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School Jessica D Agostino (Gold) Somerset County Academy of Medical Science Dhruv Gupta (Gold) New York Adirondack Central High School Isabella Abelbeck (Gold), Mason Pfendler (Silver) Ohio Pioneer Career and Technology Center Stephanie Gwin (Gold) Oregon Sabin Schellenberg Center Sam Freshner (Gold) Texas Porter High School Christina Marie Bess (Gold), Sydney Busby (Gold), Makenna Eccles (Gold), James W. Hendrix Jr. (Bronze) Westwood High School Janice Oh (Gold), Margaret Seo (Gold) GROUP AWARDS SkillsUSA National Officer Team (Gold) Georgia Apalachee High School SkillsUSA (Silver), Lynn Vocational Technical Institute (Gold), Plymouth Technical Studies (Bronze) Nebraska Career Pathways Institute (Bronze) New Jersey Bergen County Academies SkillsUSA Chapter (Silver) New Mexico Hobbs High School (Gold) New York Queens Vocational Technical High School New York City SkillsUSA Warriors (Silver), A.J. Aviation High School (Silver), Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School (Gold) North Carolina Rowan Cabarrus Community College, RCCC SkillsUSA Club (Bronze) Ohio Vanguard-Sentinel Career and Technology Centers Public Safety (Gold); Metro Technology Center South Bryant Campus, Metro Technology Law Enforcement Cadets (Gold) Tennessee SkillsUSA Tennessee State Officer Team (Gold); Tennessee College of Applied Technology Chattanooga, TCAT Chattanooga Volunteer Team (Gold) Texas A&M Consolidated High School IT Chapters 3561 and 4426 (Gold) North Lamar High School Sayek Shafiq (Gold) Vermont Southwest Vermont Career Development Center Samuel Irion (Gold) Virginia Greenville County High School Samantha Dickens (Gold), Macy Powell (Gold), Neal Powell (Gold), Taylor Powell (Silver) Stafford Senior High School Jennifer Spow (Gold) Washington Skyview High School Hannah Wistrand (Silver) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 15

18 NLSC HONOREES SkillsUSA Models of Excellence Chapters Models of Excellence is a national program sponsored by that recognizes the exceptional integration and application of personal, workplace and technical skills for SkillsUSA chapter activities. This is one of the highest awards bestowed on chapters by SkillsUSA, and it promotes the intentional learning of personal, workplace and technical skills outlined in the SkillsUSA Framework for student development. The hands-on approach of this program actualizes the SkillsUSA mission of empowering members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. Congratulations to the 24 SkillsUSA chapters recognized as Models of Excellence: Arizona: Willow Canyon High School California: Norwalk High School Colorado: Durango High School, Centauri High School, Thomas Jefferson High School Georgia: Cambridge High School, Cross Keys High School, Grovetown High School (Law Enforcement), Sandy Creek High School (Graphic Communications), Union Grove High School, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Maryland: Dorchester Career and Technology Center Massachusetts: Greater Lowell Technical High School, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Missouri: Franklin Technology Center New Jersey: Gloucester County Institute of Technology North Carolina: Catawba Valley Community College Oklahoma: Autry Technology Center, Gordon Cooper Technology Center Tennessee: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Pulaski Texas: A&M Consolidated High School, College Station High School Virginia: Southampton High School Washington: Woodland High School Alumni Pin Design Contest Winner 1 SkillsUSA sponsors a national conference pin design competition annually that is open solely to registered SkillsUSA alumni. The winning design becomes the official alumni pin for the national conference. The pin is produced by the SkillsUSA store and sold at the alumni booth. National Pin and T-shirt Design Challenge Winners The national conference pin and T-shirt design challenges are open to all dues-paying student members of SkillsUSA. The winning designs become the official pin and T-shirt of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. National Youth Safety Video Contest Winners The national conference pin is sponsored by John Deere, and the pin design winner is: Brianna Gozun, Career Academy at Anthis, Fort Wayne, Ind. (Advisor: Karen Gillie) The national conference T-shirt design winner is: Sebastian Cortez, Combs High School, San Tan Valley, Ariz. (Advisor: Paul Schreel) As part of this contest, sponsored by CareerSafe, students from across the country are challenged to create a short video demonstrating safety in the workplace. The top three video winners will receive scholarship prizes and recognition during the Opening Ceremony of SkillsUSA s National Leadership and Skills Conference. 1st Place: Therese Fischer, Crystal Ruiz; Newburgh Free Academy, N.Y. (Instructor: Guy Duquesnay) 2nd Place: Tanner Bischofberger, Kyle Monier; River Valley Technical Center, Vt. (Instructor: Zachary McNaughton) 3rd Place: Kenia Aguirre, Academy of Arts, Career and Technology, Nev. (Instructor: Robert Zorn) This year s design winner is: Jim Rhodes (N.Y.) 16 S k i l l s USA

19 S k i l l s USA LEADERSHIP Marsha Daves Memorial Scholarship Marsha Daves achieved so much during her passion-fueled career with SkillsUSA, a reflection of just how much she loved the organization and the students it serves. She served on SkillsUSA s board of directors, chaired Oklahoma s state director s association, received the prestigious Honorary Life award, and served on the national staff as director of education and training. To the students and colleagues who were able to work with her, Daves was a respected educator, trusted advisor, valued mentor and cherished friend. In memory of this champion s legacy, SkillsUSA is pleased to offer one annual merit-based $1,000 scholarship for college/ postsecondary education and a supplementary $500 travel stipend for SkillsUSA s national conference to a state officer. The scholarship recognizes how our student leaders use the personal skills they develop to be team members, leaders, employees, citizens and effective individuals that fulfill the SkillsUSA mission. The Marsha Daves Memorial Scholarship is open to current SkillsUSA state officers who will be attending a college/postsecondary school in the next school year. Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship Recipients Through a donation from the Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Fund, SkillsUSA and the McMinn County Vocational Center (Athens, Tenn.), SkillsUSA s alumni association offers a $500 scholarship to one or more high-school SkillsUSA students in memory of much-loved former member Sharon Melton Myers. This year s recipients are: Rachel Deno, Mounds View High School, Arden Hills, Minn. McKenna Steiner, Wylie (Texas) East High School This year s recipient is: Karimah Land, Blue Hills Regional High School, Mass. Robert Flint Leadership Development Scholarship Recipients Thanks to a generous contribution from former Caterpillar executive and longtime SkillsUSA supporter Robert L. Flint, each individual below has received a $1,300 scholarship for participation in Leverage leadership training during NLSC. Lillian Barickman, Wheeling Park (W.Va.) High School Abigail Jensen, Wasilla (Alaska) High School Brooklyn Leonard, Salem (N.H.) High School Career and Technical Center Anna White, Destinations Career Academy, Westminster, Colo AWARDS & RECOGNITION 17

20 SCHOLARSHIPS SkillsUSA STEM Scholarships SCOAR Scholarships SkillsUSA awards a select number of $1,000 scholarships to SkillsUSA students (graduating seniors in high school as well as college/postsecondary students) whose area of study will lead them into a STEM-related field. The following members have received the award this year: Megan Alisauckas, Winters Mill High School, Md. Jantzyn Alley, Pulaski County High School, Va. Neha Bagde, Waubonsie Valley High School, Ill. Jade Barma, Waunakee Community High School, Wis. Dariana Barrios-Salas, Del Rio High School, Texas Andre Blair, Union Grove High School, Ga. Carl Freiler, James Rumsey Technical Institute, W.Va. Jenna Hebert, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, Mass. Jose Hernandez, Waubonsie Valley High School, Ill. Fynn Jackson, Winfield High School, Kan. Connor Joyce, Union Grove High School, Ga. Lillie Kessler, A.K. Smith Career Center, Ind. Matthew LaNeve, Golden Isles Career Academy, Ga. Laila Mirza, Worcester Technical High School, Md. Nicholas Pederson, Lincoln College of Technology, Colo. Donovan Tames, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, Mass. Arelys Torres, Board of Cooperative Educational Services 2 WeMoCo, N.Y. Hannah Valencia, Lahainaluna High School, Hawaii Brielle Young, Jerome High School, Idaho Lauren Zoneraich, Bergen County Academies, N.J. The Southeastern Construction Owners and Associates Roundtable (SCOAR), in partnership with SkillsUSA, offered scholarships to these high school seniors and/or secondary students continuing their education in a college/postsecondary educational institution for a degree, diploma or certificate in a construction-related program. This year s recipients are: Juan Badillo, Gwinnett Technical College (Ga.) Peyton Bailey, Summertown High School (Tenn.) Preston Bethea, Elmore County Technical Center (Ala.) Charles Bozarth, Etowah County Career Technical Center (Ala.) Blake Conner, Bunn High School (N.C.) Joshua Couey, A.P Brewer High School (Ala.) Michael Evans, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Parker Gillespie, West Henderson High School (N.C.) Logan Hatten, Gulfport High School (Miss.) Shawn Mcquade, Pinellas Technical College (Fla.) Austin Noack, Bearden High School Arkansas McKenna Pippen, Jones County Junior College (Miss.) Hunter Radford, Blacksburg High School (Va.) John Smith, Guildford Technical Community College (N.C.) Sierra Villalvazo, Mountain Home High School, Arkansas State University Mountain Home Ashton White, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (N.C.) 18 S k i l l s USA

21 SCHOLARSHIPS Fine Homebuilding #KeepCraftAlive Scholarships SkillsUSA and Fine Homebuilding have partnered to create #KeepCraftAlive scholarships, open to SkillsUSA members and SkillsUSA Alumni Association members studying construction-related fields with plans to pursue continued education in those areas. The inspiration for these scholarships arose from a desire to confront the disparity between the employment demands of a growing housing industry and a shortage of skilled, qualified labor. The following individuals have each received $2,500 #KeepCraftAlive scholarships: Brandon Copenhaver, Portage Lakes Career Center (Ohio) Alexandra DeGroot, Pulaski High School (Wis.) Patrick Duckett, North Cobb High School (Ga.) Darian Edsitty, Navajo Technical University (N.M.) Megan Enouen, Shadow Ridge High School (Ariz.) Caleb Erickson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crossville Shawn Evelyn, Sultana High School (Calif.) Cody Flood, Dorchester County Career and Technology Center (S.C.) Joshua Fox, Sumner High School (Wash.) Cameron Galloway, A.W. Beattie Career Center (Pa.) Grant Hansen, Deshler Public School (Neb.) Hayden Hart, West Lauderdale High School (Miss.) Alexis Hribar, Rolla Technical Institute (Mo.) Trey Johnson, North Dakota State School of Science (N.D.) Michael Knoechel, Delaware Area Career Center (Ohio) Anthony Koller, Wayne Technical and Career Center (N.Y.) Jose Lopez, East Valley Institute of Technology (Ariz.) Joseph Lou, Grover Cleveland Charter High School (Calif.) Jacqueline Medina, Harlingen High School (Texas) Sean Morey, Shadow Ridge High School (Ariz.) Michelle Perez, Warren High School (Calif.) Aaron Porro-Harrell, Norfolk Technical Center (Va.) Chris Powell, Anderson County Career and Technical Center (Tenn.) Christopher Schwaller, State Technical College of Missouri Madison Thum, Eastland Fairfield Career and Technical Schools Gahanna (Ohio) Andrew VanderWal, Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (N.J.) Natalie Walker, Caddo Career and Technology Center (La.) Timothy Watkins, Texas State Technical College (Texas) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 19

22 SCHOLARSHIPS Mike Rowe (mikeroweworks Foundation) Scholarships Since 2011, the mikeroweworks Foundation generously offers travel scholarships to SkillsUSA members who place first in their state competitions but face a financial challenge in attending the NLSC and SkillsUSA Championships. This year s $50,000 scholarship contribution from the mikeroweworks Foundation has been matched by the Charles Koch Foundation and by Koch Industries. The recipients are: Ricardo Aguilar (Wash.) Carter Ailshie (Utah) Morgan Arseneault (Maine) Fatima Ayal (Neb.) Julio Ayala (N.C.) Sachi Baeta (Neb.) Shyann Bailey (Ga.) Jacob Barton (Minn.) Andrew Bearden (Ga.) Matthew Beck (Miss.) Abagayle Boden (Colo.) Evan Bomgaars (Iowa) Trystin Bowker (Idaho) Talia Bowman-Bekemeyer (Kan.) Charles Bozarth (Ala.) Nathanael Broz (Kan.) McKenzie Budrow (Wash.) Brandon Buhr (Colo.) Adrian Bump (Ark.) Jered Burchard (Calif.) Jason Burdette (Ga.) Justin Campbell (S.C.) Austin Carson (Kan.) Jerhett Cattin (S.D.) Ethan Caya (Conn.) Matthew Chace (Ore.) Christian Chavez (Miss.) Luke Cook (Miss.) Shelby Coudron (Iowa) Tyler Crumley (Miss.) Dartanian Danks (Calif.) Jeffery Davis (Miss.) Riley Davis (Tenn.) Vidal Diaz-Sandavol (Ga.) Spencer Donahue (Wash.) John Ekelmann (Alaska) Harley Elsner (Md.) Nazzario Ferguson (Ore.) Taylor Florence (Vt.) Michael Ford (Ore.) Brayton Fox (Wyo.) Trevor Fugate (Ore.) Tewodros Girma (Okla.) Walker Graff (Colo.) Morgan Haner (Neb.) Paul Hayward (Mo.) Aaron Heath (Tenn.) MacMichael Hebert (Ariz.) 20 S k i l l s USA

23 SCHOLARSHIPS Jade Heird (Ark.) Ben Hier (Neb.) Andrew Hinzman (Wis.) Ricky Hoff (Ore.) Sierra Holley (Ark.) Juan Huerta (Ore.) Brandon Illguth (Idaho) Emily Jarvies (Colo.) Dynae Johnson (Colo.) Quinlan Kipphut (Mo.) Ruvim Kirday (Ore.) Caleb Krebs (N.D.) Zach LaGasse (Neb.) Bryan Lemonds (N.C.) Jonathan Light (Kan.) Joshua Litchfield (Miss.) Bre elle Lorenzo (Alaska) Edilberto Lovaton (Md.) Luis Lozano Montecito (Calif.) Briana Lynch (Ore.) Zachary Martin (Colo.) Edwin Maxcy (Texas) Joey McCormack (Ga.) Mitchell McKenzie (Ala.) Julian Mills (Ga.) Justin Mishler (Kan.) Amreen Nagra (N.C.) Jordan Napier (Tenn.) Jesus Nieto (Idaho) James Noggle (Ga.) Rene Nunez (Calif.) Kyler Outman (Ore.) Luis Preciado (Ariz.) Tim Przybilla (Minn.) William Queenie (Vt.) Brennen Raynor (Ore.) Isaiah Reyna (Ariz.) Javen Rodriguez (Fla.) Nate Sayre (Ore.) Shayla Schauer (N.D.) Daniel Shaw (Mass.) Skyler Stevenson (Fla.) Joshua Tilton (Mass.) Francisco Torres (Calif.) Cameron Van Groningen (Neb.) Miguel Vega (Fla.) Jenifer Velazquez-Perfecto (Neb.) Lukus West (Ala.) An Exclusive SkillsUSA Business Partner Opportunity! WIN A CHANCE TO JOIN THE WORLDSKILLS USA TEAM IN KAZAN ENTER THE RAFFLE FOR A CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE OFFICIAL U.S. DELEGATION TO WORLDSKILLS KAZAN, AUGUST 22-27, AS AN OFFICIAL OBSERVER, YOU LL RECEIVE: Round-trip travel and accommodation for one from the continental United States to Kazan, Russia, including airport transfers Access to WorldSkills Kazan venues and competitions Transportation to and from the delegation hotel and WorldSkills Kazan venue Access to Opening and Closing ceremonies and official WorldSkills receptions, including Welcome Reception and Farewell Party Invitation to the United States delegation reception and dinner in Kazan Invitation to all United States delegation excursions and cultural events, including the One School One Country program Exclusive official WorldSkills USA clothing and gear Raffle open only to SkillsUSA business partners. Tickets are $100 each, and the winner will be drawn Wednesday at 7 p.m. (Winner need not be present to win.) Purchase tickets before Wednesday at noon at the Business Partner Lounge, E4. The 45th WorldSkills Competition will bring together more than 1,300 young professionals representing 70 countries who will compete in more than 50 skilled areas. The WorldSkills USA team will field 23 trade-skill competitors, each vying to bring home a gold medal AWARDS & RECOGNITION 21

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25 S k i l l s USA LEADERSHIP SkillsUSA Foundation SkillsUSA Foundation Committee The SkillsUSA Foundation involves representatives of business, industry, organized labor, SkillsUSA alumni and other stakeholders in financial and volunteer support of SkillsUSA s programs and activities. A committee of key business leaders from SkillsUSA s corporate partners supports SkillsUSA fundraising activity, offers strategic counsel and direction and assists our Business Partnerships and Development staff in engaging and stewarding more than 600 corporate partners. The SkillsUSA Foundation raises more than a third of SkillsUSA s overall operating budget each year. In addition, funds are raised for scholarships, mission delivery and operating expenses. Members Rose Bauss, Toyota Motor North America Inc. Jim Bohn, Jerry Ellner, Universal Technical Institute Pam Evans, GE Appliances, a Haier Company Steve Greene, NCCER/Build Your Future Steve Hidden, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. Kathy Mannes, Jobs for the Future Greg Rintala, Snap-on Incorporated Mary Sullivan, mikeroweworks Tori Termaat, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. Larry Teverbaugh, K2Share LLC Maureen Tholen, 3M Tim Zilke, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 23

26 S k i l l s USA FOUNDATION SkillsUSA Official Partners * Thank you to all of our Official Partners, defined as $25,000+ in cash or $75,000+ documented in-kind contributions. Their support makes the work of SkillsUSA possible nationwide. ($1 million and above) ($250,000 to $999,999) 3M Miller Electric State Farm Insurance Companies ($100,000 to $249,999) Arconic Foundation CareerSafe LLC Ferguson Enterprises Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. NCCER PHCC Education Foundation Snap-on Incorporated Stanley Black & Decker Universal Technical Institute Volvo Construction Equipment ($25,000 to $99,999) ADESA The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Carhartt Inc. Enterprise Holdings Festo Didactic Inc. Fine Homebuilding GE Appliances, a Haier Company Goodheart-Willcox Publisher IAA John Deere Martin-Senour Paints Mercedes-Benz mikeroweworks Foundation Newell Brands PPG Industries Inc. Praxair Inc. Safelite Toyota Motor North America U.S. Army U.S. Coast Guard * as of May S k i l l s USA

27 S k i l l s USA FOUNDATION SkillsUSA also thanks the following organizations for their generous support: Argos USA LLC, B&B Appliance, BASF Inc., Bright Funds Foundation, Burmax Co. Inc., Calculated Industries, Carrier Corp., CBRE, CCC Information Services, Cengage Learning, Collision Advise, Cummins Inc., DonateWell, Eaton Corp., ETA International, Ferguson Family Fund, Fisher & Paykel, Gates Corp., Georgia-Pacific LLC, Gerber Collision and Glass, Haas Automation, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc., Henkel Corp., HPN Global, Hunter Engineering Co., Hypertherm, IDEAL Industries, JAG CLAMP LLC, Lennox Industries, Lincoln Technical Institute, LSC Communications, Mason Contractors Association of America, MTU America Inc., National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Nissan Motor Corp., Nylynn, Pella Corp., Penske Truck Leasing, Printing and Graphics Association Mid-Atlantic (PGAMA), Pops Electric, PPG Industries Inc., QuadPackaging, Raytheon Co., Ricoh Americas Corp., Roland DGA, SideFX, SCOAR, Siemens, PLM Software, Sinapse Print Simulators, SpecMix, Sullivan University National Center for Hospitality Studies, The Industrial Company (TIC), Toyota Motor Sales USA, Travel Centers of America, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Inc., Wahl Clipper Corp., Xerox, YRC Worldwide Enterprise Services Inc. SkillsUSA Championships Sector Sponsors * Each of the 102 competitions at the SkillsUSA Championships falls under one of 11 categories known as sectors. Sponsoring competition sectors demonstrates a company s direct support of and alignment with the work on the competition floor and the sweat equity required to qualify for this competition. Arts and Communication: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, Lowe s Companies Inc. Construction: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, Carhartt Inc., Ferguson Enterprises, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, Ideal Industries, John Deere,, Miller Electric, NCCER, Pops Electric Health Sciences: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher,,, U.S. Army Hospitality and Tourism: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, Lowe s Companies Inc., Sullivan University National Center for Hospitality Studies, U.S. Coast Guard Human Services: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, Information Technology: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, Ferguson Enterprises, Leadership: 3M, AirProducts, CareerSafe LLC, Enterprise Holdings, Ferguson Enterprises, Gerber Collision and Glass, IAA, John Deere,,,, Snap-on Incorporated Manufacturing: 3M; AirProducts; CareerSafe LLC; Ferguson Enterprises; GE Appliances, a Haier Company; Goodheart- Willcox Publisher; Haas Automation Inc.; Hypertherm, ; ; OnMainK- GWD; Volvo Construction Equipment Public Safety: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, STEM: 3M, CareerSafe LLC, Hypertherm, John Deere, Lowe s Companies Inc., Snap-on Incorporated, Toyota Motors North America Transportation: 3M, The Association for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), CareerSafe LLC, CarMax, Enterprise Holdings, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, John Deere, LOCTITE,, Mercedes-Benz, Ryder, Toyota Motor North America, Volvo Construction Equipment * as of May AWARDS & RECOGNITION 25

28 S k i l l s USA FOUNDATION SkillsUSA Torch Carrier Award The SkillsUSA Foundation created the Torch Carrier Award to recognize the nation s top business and labor leaders who assist and promote SkillsUSA. Pam Evans SkillsUSA is proud to name Pam Evans as this year s Torch Carrier Award recipient. Evans is the community relations leader at GE Appliances, a Haier company, headquartered in Louisville, Ky. In this role, she is responsible for developing community impact strategies and building strong relationships with community leaders, nonprofits and educators. She also serves as primary contact for business donations and community sponsorships and oversees volunteer activities and the United Way campaign for the business. Evans serves on the SkillsUSA Foundation Advisory Board and the SkillsUSA Louisville Advisory Council. In the latter role, she was instrumental in helping SkillsUSA conduct a smooth NLSC site transition from Kansas City, Mo., to Louisville, Ky. Evans also helped create the popular MakerSpace, a themed event held in conjunction with the SkillsUSA Championships that includes interactive exhibits designed to show students how their skills and passion can translate into real-life careers. THANKS TO THE U.S. ARMY BAND FOR JOINING US THIS WEEK AND SUPPORTING THE SKILLED TRADES! Catch the band s outside performances at SkillsUSA TECHSPO on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the following times: 10:30-11:15 a.m. 1:00-1:45 p.m. 3:30-4:15 p.m. 26 S k i l l s USA

29 A Showcase for the Nation s Top Career and Technical Education Students The SkillsUSA Championships is the showcase for the nation s best career and technical students to demonstrate their excellence in both skills and leadership. This year, the national competition features 102 occupational and leadership skill events and nearly 6,500 competitors, the most ever on both counts. First held in 1967, the competitions have become the focal point of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). The philosophy of the SkillsUSA Championships is to reward students for excellence, involve industry in directly evaluating student performance and ensure that training remains relevant to employers needs. Approximately 10,000 local and state contests lead up to the national championships each year. Competitions begin at the local level, where individuals or teams of students compete in leadership and occupational contests. Local winners advance to district, regional and state competitions. The SkillsUSA Championships is held each June for state winners. Along with 6,500 competitors, this event brings together thousands of instructors and industry leaders. It has become a $36-million event that occupies more than a million square feet of floor space (20 football fields). The SkillsUSA Championships is exceptional because more than 1,700 technical experts from labor and industry design and judge the contests to a set of entry-level job skills that test both a student s knowledge and hands-on abilities. Students who excel in competition know they have achieved the skills necessary to be successful when they enter the workforce. For more information, visit the SkillsUSA website at: AWARDS & RECOGNITION 27

30 S k i l l s USA CHAMPIONSHIPS SkillsUSA Championships Executive Committee Chair James King (representing education), Tenn. Members Rusty Villier, Teamsters Local 89 Apprenticeship Program John Hinesley (representing management), Meritor Inc., Texas Sharon Schaub, emeritus, Okla. Dave Worden, program director, SkillsUSA Championships, Va. SkillsUSA Championships Years of Service Awards SkillsUSA thanks all of our dedicated technical committee members, including those who have achieved these service milestones. 30 Years Harold Dworetzky 25 Years Chip Harris Ed Norman 20 Years Mary Anderson Jason Bartanen Bob Dickerson Teresa Lewis Jay Lind Bob Melton Branden Muehlbrandt Joseph Murlin Scott Norman Roseann Perea Greg Rachal Bill Robinson Bob Schoenherr 15 Years Sherry Anderson Bob Feathers Dennis Gerrits Bill Hall Emily Harubin Steve Loethen Beth Richtsmeier Lisa Romeiser 10 Years Lisha Barnes Betty Bassett John Bongiovanni Bill Chenaille Rolly Cox Paul Foster Patrick Friedmann Rex Hardman Jimmy Harris Sherree Hughes * 28 S k i l l s USA UPS is an equal opportunity employer race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity 2018 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

31 S k i l l s USA CHAMPIONSHIPS Pamela Kelly Diana Kendrick Floyd McWilliams Brian Miller Richard Perry Rodney Pfeifer Mike Sculthorpe Linda Selheim Lydia Tucker Paul Vasquez Carl Wetzel Jim Workman 5 Years Rick Ames Jake Anderson Lance Anderson Lynda Anderson Charles Ayers Kyle Bailey Gary Beverage Megan Billigen Jay Blake Erin Brenam Tracy Chambers Joe Chandler Dale Cone Danny Crigler Jeff Croy Lance Davis Dale Derickson Dan Endrids Glenn Feit Sue Ellen Freichs Monica Frick Brenda Hipsher Kyle Holt Donald Jalbert Montez King Paul King Mike Kirby Nick Kirkhof John Koenig Ron Kostreba Daine Lafauci Ray Leonhard Paul Light Nicole Mohrey Aaron Montgomery Christina Nagy Ashlee Ricks Stephen Scales Erik Sides Marianne Taylor Pamela Vires Treey Westerman Henry Woehl Kelly Zeih 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 29

32 #IDEALnationals WHERE ELECTRICIANS BECOME LEGENDS Showcase your skills & compete for your chance to win your share of more than $600K in cash and prizes. REGISTER TODAY AT IDEALNATIONALS.COM. VISIT US AT BOOTH W83. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. OPEN ONLY TO PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIANS AND STUDENTS IN AN ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE PROGRAM, WHOM ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND HAVE REACHED MAJORITY AGE IN THEIR STATE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Contest dates: 3/1/ /1/2018. SeeIDEALnationals.com for Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure. Sponsor: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., 1375 Park Ave., Sycamore, IL IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

33 S k i l l s USA CHAMPIONSHIPS National Education Team The National Education Team (NET) assists the national technical committees in conducting and managing the SkillsUSA Championships and communicates to advisors the industry expectations for the quality of instruction and professional development in occupational areas represented in the SkillsUSA Championships. NET members may also be called upon throughout the year for their insights and expertise. SkillsUSA thanks our current group of NET members, listed below. Numbers in parentheses indicate Years of Service milestones. Kristin Abercrombie Lacey Bob Abitz Jay Abitz Stephanie Accetta Dianne Alldredge (10) Donna Allen Lana Altemeyer Betsy Anderson (5) Sherry Anderson Esther Angelos (25) Brenda Ayers Denise Baer Michael Bailey (10) Julie Bales Tim Barksdale Curtis Barnett Greg Bauer (15) Tina Bavin (20) Denise Baxter Shawn Beagle Phillip Beckwith Dennis Beebe Curtiss Bell Don Block Dean Bohl Sharla Bohl Richard Booth Joseph Bouchard Patrick Bova Elaine Bradley (5) Robin Brady Melissa Brainerd La Quita Brantley Jim Bridwell Zachary Brinker Canetha Bristol Federico Brown (15) Darrick Bruns Nina Bullock Val Burch Jim Burke Bart Burnett (5) Daniel Burtscher (10) Shirley Byrd Gloria Cahalan Robin Cain Robert Campbell John Carlton Cynthia Carter Curtis Cash Lee Caughron Gary Chapman David Cissell Daniel Cleveland Vanessa Cloward Barbara Compton Shelia Copeland Ashley Cottier (5) Ellen Coughlin Dawn Covington Frank Cowgill Carl Creasman Roberta Creasman Michael Crenshaw (10) Phillip Cropper Paul Brian Crump Richard Darnell Joe Davis (20) Kyle Davis Tabatha Davis Amy Davis-Moore Shirley Day John DeLee Colleen Delude (15) Joyce Dent (5) Samuel Dolson (25) Ken Duckworth Darcy Dupree (5) Harold Dworetzky (15) Daniel Dye Martha Dyer Nina Eckert Karen Ellenwood Katherine Ellis Edward Emley Phillip Fangue Gary Fitzgerald (5) Jamey Foster 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 31

34 S k i l l s USA CHAMPIONSHIPS Adam Frank Sue Ellen Frerichs Michele Friedman Polly Friendshuh Woody Fruge Cathy Fultz Mark Galland (20) Grant Gamble Ron Garner Beth Garrett Veronica Gibson Christine Gloninger Rahsaan Gomes-McCreary Elda Gonzalez Regina Gossett Shelby Gowen Sherryl Gray Ron Gresco Darrell Grissom MeLinda Grissom Thomas Haas Jesse Hackfield Janeen Hackney Gerald Halfmann (25) Teresa Halfmann (5) Coy Hall Mary Ham Thomas Ham (25) Alex Hamilton Teresa Hannah Kimberly Hannon Christine Harden Chip Harris (25) Jason Harris Larry Harris (15) Dwight Hartzog Scott Heidy (15) 32 S k i l l s USA Jill Henning Cami Henrie Mark Highum Daniel Hiltebeitel Theresa Hoang David Holsinger Curtis Hoover Bridgette Hopkins Kimberly Horsley Rick Huddleston Clyde Hunt Rodd Huxford (25) Chris Jack Wanjiku Jackson Lynnard Jenifer Lance Johnson Roger Johnson Stacy Johnson Paul Katsulis Beth Keith (10) Thomas Kelley Diana Kendrick Gay Ketchum Montez King Kristy Kittrell Pat Klarechi Aaron Kliethermes Craig Knippel (25) Shirley Knoch Wesley Koga Regina Koonce Shawndelle Kreger Beth Lafthus Luanna Larson Robert Larson (15) Todd Larson Deborah Lathum Janine Lebsock Larry Lebsock Wayne Lee (20) John Lee Jennifer Leff (10) Mike Lewis (5) Alonza Lewis (20) Paul Light Susan Light Mark Lindemann Bruce Long Rogelio Longoria Martha Lowry Mary Maffet Bill Mann (10) Michele Mann Christine Marshall Tina Mason Donita Massing (5) Donna Mathias Billy Matkins Kay Matkins Kathleen Matthews Etta Maynard (25) Jim Maynard Steve Mazzatenta Edward McCarty Jeanne McClish Brian McClung (10) Joel McClung Trence McCoy Ron McGuire Bob McIntosh Barbara McKimmie Richard McKnight Peggy McLemore Scott McLeod

35 S k i l l s USA CHAMPIONSHIPS Randy McWilson Kary Merlock Jennifer Messina Patricia Miller Eric Millham Jeanne Mitchell Robert Mitchell A.J. Monsivais Debra Moore Sheryl Moran (5) John Morgan (5) Jon Morgan (10) Jonathan Morgan Jay Mullis Richard Nagy (10) John Nelson Julie Nelson Carol O Dell (25) Shannon Oden (5) Denise Ojeda (5) Jim Olson Daniel Parmer Zach Pechacek Ernestine Peete Jonathan Phillips (5) Judith Pishnery Howard Polenberg Jennifer Ponson Andi Pope Charles Positerry Radonna Pratt Billy Prevatte Maureen Rachal (5) Frank Ragains Margaret Reid (15) Craig Reilly (20) Brenda Renaud Pamela Rhoades Larry Ringgold Michael Rivera Tara Roberts Justin Robinson Nikkie Roddy Minnie Rodgers Adam Rodriguez (5) Lisa Romeiser (25) Rhonda Romero Catherine Ross Troy Rupp (10) Bandon Russell Melissa Russell Henry Saidi Michael Sanders Paul Santaularia Denise Sauls Anne Savedge (25) Edwin Savedge (5) Bryan Schaffner (15) Sharon Schaub Michele Seay James See Felicia Senter Linda Shelton (25) Bethany Shockney Richard Shurtleff Greg Siepert Don Simpson George Skena Lauren-Anne Sledzinski Bill Smith Glen Smith James Smith Renda Songer Mark Sponaugle (25) Kay Stannard Richard Stape Paul Stensen Barbara Stevens Barbara Stevenson (20) Larry Stevenson (20) Brian Stewart Richard Stewart Scott Stinger Robin Strong Sherry Struckhoff (25) Jason Suhr Jack Sukala Dan Sunia (10) Jeffrey Swaringen Diane Swenson Brad Swick Robert Swordy James Tankersley Frank Taylor Jerry Taylor (5) Brian Terry Sandra Thompson Thomas Thoss A.J. Tinker Martha Townes Joanna Travis Alan Turner Mary Turner Sam Turner Linda Unger (15) Jill Van Weelden Stephanie VanArsdale Lupe Vasquez Jerry Vaughn Lynda Vinger Cher Vollink Dennis Wallace Tim Wallace Bob Walls (20) Katrina Walter Cindy Walters Tom Washburn (15) Karl Watson Scott Watson Tye Watson Yvette Weaver Anne Weems Weller Weller Jeff White (10) Sabra Whittenburg Cliff Wightman James Wiley (25) Robert Williams John Williams Mark Willis (5) Don Willits Alice Wilson James Wilson II Deborah Winegar Robert Witte Rodney Wolken (10) Michelle Woodruff Robert Woodson Barry Wulf Grahm Yarborough Franklin Yongue (10) Sandra Young Jessica Young (5) Angi Yowell (10) Deborah Zamora Beth Zimmerman (15) Les Zimmerman Charlene Zinnel (10) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 33

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37 3D Visualization and Animation (Arts and Communications Sector) This competition allows students to step into a real-world 3D production environment where creative output must be accomplished within specific time frame, resource and design constraints. Competitors must produce high-quality images and an animated short subject using 3D computerized images. Students are evaluated on their technical knowledge, production skills and creative abilities, including visual development and storyboarding. Chair Michael Edmonds, Amazon Games (Va.) Julie Lottering, SideFX Software (Calif.) Peter Mancini, 3Dconnexion Inc. (Mass.) Linda Sellheim, NewSchool of Architecture+Design (Calif.) 3Dconnexion The Art Institutes Unity Action Skills (Leadership Sector) This competition features a five- to seven-minute demonstration of an occupational skill in an area in which a student is training. Competitors use examples, experiments, displays or practical operations to clearly explain their skills using contestant-prepared visual aids. The competition is available to students who are classified under the provisions of Public Law , Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chair Monica Frick, Central Technology Center-Drumright (Okla.) Harold Dworetzky, The Dollhouse Centre (N.Y.) Diane Lafauci, Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School (Mass.) Robert Larson (Ohio) Newell Brands Additive Manufacturing (Demo) (Manufacturing Sector) The Additive Manufacturing (AM) competition embraces a wide range of materials and derivative processes in building parts suitable for end-use service. Also known as 3D printing, the virtually unlimited design freedom enabled by AM allows the creation of shapes and the integration of feature and function that previously required subassemblies. Employment opportunities for creative individuals are growing while industry adopts AM methods. Ready access to workstations and service providers makes the internet a growing marketplace for public AM gadgets. Chair Dina Fatto, SME (Mich.) Meghan Shea-Keenan, SME (Mich.) Grace Richards SME SME Education Foundation Stratasys Solidworks Tooling U SME Advertising Design (Arts and Communications Sector) Real-world technical skills and creative aptitude are tested as though competitors work for an ad agency. In addition to a written test, competitors recreate a given advertisement on the computer. Competitors are judged on their accuracy, proficiency with industry standard software and ability to meet the deadline. A creative portion involves the application of creative thinking and development of a design solution. Co-chair Becky Becque, Full Sail University (Fla.) Co-chair Lee Troxell, Troxell Media (Va.) Teri Drake-Cox, Hallmark Cards Inc. (Mo.) Brian Miller, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (Va.) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 35

38 Every two years, WorldSkills hosts the world championships of skills that attracts young professionals from all corners of the globe. Competitors gather for the chance to win a prestigious medal in their chosen skill. In 2019, the United States team will travel to Kazan, Russia, for the largest international trade competition. They ll compete against over 50 other nations in these areas: Autobody Repair Automotive Service Aircraft Maintenance Bakery Bricklaying Cabinetmaking Car Painting CNC Milling CNC Turning Cooking Graphic Design Hairdressing Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Mechanical Engineering (CAD) Mechatronics Plumbing Print Media Restaurant Service Web Design Welding SkillsUSA is the official U.S. representative to WorldSkills. During this year s SkillsUSA Championships, you can watch the 2019 WorldSkills USA finalists as they compete for a spot on the team. We will announce the official results at the Awards Ceremony on Friday night! Official U.S. Representative to WorldSkills Lead Sponsor, 2019 WorldSkills USA For more information and to support the 2019 WorldSkills USA team, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

39 COMPETITIONS American Spirit (Leadership Sector) This is a notebook competition documenting SkillsUSA chapters community service and citizenship projects that demonstrate a belief in the American way of life and the purposes of SkillsUSA. Chair Mary Anderson, Deming Public Schools (N.M.) Stewart Spittle, Mid-East Career and Technology Centers Zanesville (Ohio) Lupe Vasquez (N.M.) Newell Brands Architectural Drafting (Construction Sector) Competitors use their drafting skills to solve an architectural problem. The problem includes a written test, a hand sketch, and either computer-generated or board-drafted drawings. The competition tests the competitors problemsolving abilities, not simply their CAD skills. Chair Marie Boatright, CRB Architects Engineers (Mo.) Chad Howerton, Davidson Architecture and Engineering (Kan.) Barry Rude, Gensler (D.C.) Calculated Industries Inc. Audio/Radio Production (Arts and Communications Sector) This competition challenges twoperson teams to produce a 60-second to two-minute audio/radio production. The competitors are judged on the professionalism of their production, the quality of the audio and the conveyance of the information to the listener. Co-chair David Bowden, AMP Productions Studios (Pa.) Co-chair Paul Chiacchierini, AMP Productions Studios (Pa.) Lance Davis, Rok Box Productions (Pa.) Glenn Feit, Powerchord Productions I (Colo.) Automated Manufacturing Technology (Manufacturing Sector) This competition evaluates teams for employment readiness 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, CAM operators generate the tool paths, and CNC operators set up and machine the part. Plotting is not a scored event; however, the competitors must be able to generate a plot file that will be used to send their data to the plotter. Co-chair Rob Clarke, Intelitek Inc. (N.H.) Co-chair Jeff Stone, Intelitek Inc. (N.H.) Jeffrey Fischer, Fischer EDM Inc. (Minn.) Rick Knisely, AZTECH Educational Resources (Ariz.) Dick McManus, AZTECH Educational Resources (Ariz.) Dan Newby, CNC Software Inc. (Wash.) Ben Richardson, Learning Labs Inc. (Ga.) Dustin Spieth, CNC Software (Kan.) The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Calculated Industries Inc. Newell Brands Automotive Refinishing Technology (Transportation Sector) Competitors demonstrate the ability to perform jobs 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 areas like surface preparation, spray gun operation, paint mixing, safety precaution implementation and more. The competitor will also complete an interview, a written estimate and an ASE written exam. Co-chair Alan Craighead, LKQ Corp. (Ga.) Co-chair Jessica Crowley, PPG Industries Inc. (Md.) Teresa Bolton, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (Va.) Ryan Brown, Akzo Nobel (Calif.) Donnie Burns, State Farm Insurance Companies (Tenn.) Titus Cartwright, DuPont Performance Coatings (Pa.) Kevin Clark, PPG Industries Inc. (Mo.) Robert Dinkel, Sherwin Williams/Martin Senour (Nev.) Rick Farnan, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. (Ga.) Mike Gonzalez, PPG Industries Inc. (Ill.) Jimmy Harris, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. (Ill.) Tony Larimer, SATA Spray Equipment (Minn.) Rick Moses, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. (Texas) Bob Munson, State Farm Insurance Co. (Ill.) Mike Odum, Maaco Charles Peterson, Complete Sales and Marketing (Mo.) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 37

40 COMPETITIONS Danny Pohl, State Farm Insurance Companies (Ken.) Darin Poston, PPG Industries Inc. (Mo.) Frank Ramos, PPG Industries (Calif.) Jamie Redd, PPG Industries Inc. (Ohio) Mark Reprogal, Martin Senour Paint Co. (Minn.) Tim Robinson, Martin Senour Paint Co. (Kan.) Petra Schroeder, AXALTA Coating Systems (Mich.) Don Shearer, Akzo Nobel (Iowa) Faith Shoovaerts, PPG Industries Jeff Wildman, BASF (Mich.) Dan Wittek, 3M Co. (Minn.) Kye Young, European Motor Car Works Inc. (Calif.) Automotive Refinishing Technology Axalta Akzo Nobel Carhartt Inc. PPG Industries Snap-on Incorporated State Farm Insurance Companies Universal Technical Institute Automotive Service Technology (Transportation Sector) Competitors 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 (NA- TEF). Workstations consist of onvehicle simulations, bench and component testing, and a written test. Competitors are judged on technical competency, accuracy, quality, safety and ability to follow directions. Chair Jill Saunders, Toyota Motor North America (Calif.) Charles Ayers, CCAR (Ill.) Robert Bassett, Gates Corp. (Miss.) Patrick Bonfield, Atech (Ky.) Tim Dwyer, ConsuLab (Okla.) Erin Brennan, Cengage Learning (N.Y.) P.J. Haas, Snap-on Industrial (Ohio) Gary Hixson, Mitchel1 (Calif.) Christine Mason, Raytheon Co. (Okla.) Skip Saurman, Automotive Service Consultants (N.M.) Mike Sculthorpe, Raytheon Co. (Mich.) John Tisdale, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (Va.) Cecil Williams, FCA (Texas) Brian Moore, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Calif.) Randy Bridgewater, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (N.J.) Mike Elder, Pittsburg State University (Kan.) Kyle Holt, S/P2 (Kan.) Scott Norman, Pittsburg State University (Kan.) Stephen Pulcheon, Snap-on Incorporated (Ohio) Greg Rintala, Snap-on Industrial (Colo.) Jeffrey Piel, Hunter Engineering (Mo.) Robert Wheeler, Ford Motor Co. (Kan.) Kelly Zeih, S/P2 (Kan.) Automotive Training Center Cengage Learning Gates Corp. GM Hunter Engineering Nissan Raytheon Toyota Motor North America Snap-on Incorporated Universal Technical Institute Aviation Maintenance Technology (Transportation Sector) Competitors perform 12 tasks that represent the types of maintenance they will handle in the aircraft industry. The competition scope is consistent with the Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification Guide, published by the Federal Aviation Administration. Aviation maintenance is the only maintenance profession certified by the federal government. Co-chair, Wayne King, Kentucky Department of Education (Ky.) Co-chair Dan Murdaugh, IAM&AW and United Airlines (Calif.) Todd Baid, Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Kirk Carter, UPS (Ken.) Edsel Ford, FAA Designee Standardization Branch (Okla.) John Gamble, Snap-on Incorporated (Mass.) Fay Gregory (Wash.) John Hansen, Flight Safety International (Mo.) Cory Helm, UPS (Ind.) Kyle Lynch, Lynch Family Ltd. (Ark.) Rodney Pfeifer, Lynch Family Ltd. (Ark.) Kim Richardson, United Parcel Service (Ky.) Craig Scherzer, American Airlines (Okla.) Rodger Simmons, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (Ga.) Clifford Stockton, University of Alaska Anchorage (Ala.) Brian Waymire, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (Ga.) Lawrie Weinreich, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (Ga.) Carl Wetzel, Lynch Family Ltd. (Ark.) David Young, King Career Center (Ark.) Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. American Tool Co. Cessna Channellock Inc. FAA Flight Safety Team Fastenal Flying Tools IRWIN Industrial Tool Co. Jeppesen Kleen Products Lenox L.S. Starrett Co. Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Snap-on Incorporated Stanley Black & Decker Inc. TData TWU Union Local 38 S k i l l s USA

41 COMPETITIONS Barbering (Demo) (Human Services Sector) This contest is defined by industry standards as identified by the SkillsUSA Barbering technical committee and the National Barbering Association. The contest is divided into four separate skill performance tests, a written examination and an oral assessment. Chair, Lorrie Simon, Burmax (N.Y.) Corey Lucking, Burmax (N.Y.) Tracey Nugent, Wahl Michael McGraw, Supercuts Wahl Clipper Corp. Burmax Blacksmith Blades Sport Clips Supercuts Organizing Your OOMPH Basic Health Care Skills (Health Sciences Sector) Competitors demonstrate their knowledge and ability to perform entry-level procedures based on a list of core standards. Performance is evaluated through various stations involving written, verbal and skills testing. Chair, Kathleen Paukert, Dakota County Technical College NASCO Health Care Newell Brands Broadcast News Production (Arts and Communications Sector) Each team in this competition is comprised of four members. Two students serve as the news anchor team, one student serves as the team s director/ technical director, and one student serves as the floor director. Teams produce and complete a three-minute newscast as if it were live. Teams are evaluated on their broadcast writing ability, voice quality, diction, timing, pacing and performance techniques. Chair Matt Peschau, Ross Video (Wis.) Building Maintenance (Construction Sector) Competitors demonstrate competencies related to the building maintenance trade. They include but are not limited to carpet care, office and restroom cleaning, floor care and liquid measurement. The competition is available to students who are classified under the provisions of Public Law , Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Co-chair Mark Lyndon (Ky.) Co-chair Marvin Miller (Ohio) Janice Miller (Ohio) Carhartt Inc. Cabinetmaking (Construction Sector) This competition requires the building of a small cabinet from supplied materials and drawings. Competitors are expected to read the drawings and 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. Chair Kent Gilchrist, Fremont Interiors Inc. (Ind.) Jerry Allen, Allen Millwork Co. (Kan.) Jerry Brewer, Ohio Valley Door Corp. (Ind.) Kristine Cox Greg Heuer, Architectural Woodwork Institute (Va.) Ted Robinson, Technique Manufacturing Inc. (Kan.) John Volpe, Volpe Millwork Inc. (Ohio) Charlie Zizumbo, Salina Planing Mill Inc. (Kan.) Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. DeWALT IRWIN Industrial Tool Co. SawStop LLC 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 39

42 COMPETITIONS Career Pathways Showcase (Leadership Sector) This competition recognizes outstanding students for their ability to present through the design and construction of a display the application of skills and education brought about through Career Pathways training. Students deliver a professional team presentation, applying the appropriate technology associated with the Career Pathways program. Chair Paul Light (Mo.) Carpentry (Construction Sector) Competitors frame walls using wood and/or steel studs and cut and install rafters, gable end overhangs, fascia board and soffit sheathing and/or exterior siding and trim. Competitors are judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship, safety and the proper use of tools and materials. Chair Boyd Worsham (Fla.) Tracy Chambers, ACIG Peer Group- Nabholz Construction (Ark.) Steve Greene, NCCER/Build Your Future (Fla.) Clay Kubicek, Crossland Construction Co. Inc. (Kan.) Terry Westerman, ClarkDietrich Building Systems (Ohio) Jay Wetterhus, Morton Buildings Inc. (Ill.) ABC National BYF Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. ClarkDietrich DEWALT Fluor Haskell Co. Iron Age Footwear IRWIN Industrial Tool Co. Klein Tools Morton Buildings National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) PROV S&B Engineers Snap-on Incorporated Stiletto Tools Saw-Stop TIC Warson Brands Chapter Business Procedure (Leadership Sector) Teams of six demonstrate their knowledge of parliamentary procedure in both a written exam and a team presentation. The written exam consists of 100 questions related to materials found in Robert s Rules of Order Newly Revised. Chair Walker Green (N.J.) Gary Beverage (W.Va.) Walker Green (N.J.) Ruth Ryan, Kentucky Association of Parliamentarians Steve Small (Ky.) Newell Brands Chapter Display (Leadership Sector) This competition features promotional exhibits designed and constructed by SkillsUSA students. The displays are built around and articulate a common theme established annually by SkillsUSA. The competition involves a team of no more than three students setting up the display and one student presenting information about the display to judges. Chair, John Scott (GA) Newell Brands CNC Milling Specialist (Manufacturing Sector) This competition assesses the ability to write the CNC program for a part drawing and materials, determine tool offsets, set up the machine and produce a par on a milling machine. The competition includes a written test evaluating contestant knowledge of computer numeric control machining. Co-chair Gregory Chambers, Oberg Industries Co-chair Montez King, National Institute for Metalworking Skills Steve Arteman, CGTech/Vericut Inc. Lynnard Jenifer, National Institute for Metalworking Skills Rick Lasure, L.S. Starrett Co. Michael McDonald, CGTech Chris McHugh, Haas Automation Inc. Robert Page, Sandvik Coromant John Pusatera, Sandvik Coromant Scott Robinson, L.S. Starrett Co. Jerry Sage, Haas Automation Inc. Patrick Sayn, Immersive Engineering Inc. Chuck Tate, Sandvik Coromant Co. 40 S K I L L S USA

43 COMPETITIONS 3Dconnexion The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. Delcam Gene Haas Foundation Heidenhain Corp. Industrial Press SME Education Foundation Universal Technical Institute CNC Technician (Manufacturing Sector) Students compete in NIMS Level I and II manual machining skills and knowledge areas, including operation of manual milling machines, lathes, drill presses and surface grinders. Related knowledge and skills in the areas of engineering drawing interpretation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, technical math, machining practices are tested. Using precision measuring/hand tools and communicating verbally using proper industry terminology are also part of this competition. Co-chair Gregory Chambers, Oberg Industries Co-chair Montez King, National Institute for Metalworking Skills Steve Arteman, CGTech/Vericut Inc. Lynnard Jenifer, National Institute for Metalworking Skills Rick Lasure, L.S. Starrett Co. Michael McDonald, CGTech Chris McHugh, Haas Automation Inc. Robert Page, Sandvik Coromant John Pusatera, Sandvik Coromant Scott Robinson, L.S. Starrett Co. Jerry Sage, Haas Automation Inc. Patrick Sayn, Immersive Engineering Inc. Chuck Tate, Sandvik Coromant Co. 3Dconnexion The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. Delcam Gene Haas Foundation Heidenhain Corp. Industrial Press SME Education Foundation Universal Technical Institute CNC Turning Specialist (Manufacturing Sector) This competition assesses the ability to write the CNC program for a part drawing and materials, determine tool offsets, set up the machine and produce a part on a lathe. The competition includes a written test evaluating contestant knowledge of computer numerical control machining. Co-chair Gregory Chambers, Oberg Industries (Pa.) Co-chair Montez King, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (Va.) Steve Arteman, CGTech/Vericut Inc. Lynnard Jenifer, National Institute for Metalworking Skills Rick Lasure, L.S. Starrett Co. Michael McDonald, CGTech Chris McHugh, Haas Automation Inc. Robert Page, Sandvik Coromant John Pusatera, Sandvik Coromant Scott Robinson, L.S. Starrett Co. Jerry Sage, Haas Automation Inc. Patrick Sayn, Immersive Engineering Inc. Chuck Tate, Sandvik Coromant Co. 3Dconnexion The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. Delcam Gene Haas Foundation Heidenhain Corp. Industrial Press Metropolitan Community College SME Education Foundation Universal Technical Institute Collision Damage Appraisal (Demo) (Transportation Sector) Competitors 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. There is a written test, and competitors also participate in an interview. Chair Chris Evans (State Farm) Christen Battaglia (Collision Repair Education Foundation) Teresa A. Bolton (ASE and CRT Chair) Greg Brown (State Farm) Roger Cada (Accountable Estimatics) Stephanie Dagostin (Gerber) David Garson Scott Henderson (Audatex) Tim Hession (GEICO) Brian Hildreth (IAA) T.J. Holsworth (Gerber) Sean Huurman (Service King) Kelly Logan (Solera) Elizabeth Meckel (Caliber) Bob Munson (State Farm Ret.) Christopher Northup (Professional Parts Group) Greg Peeters (ABRA) Jason Rose (GEICO) Steve Seidner (Seidner s Collision Centers) Jerod Willey (CCC) ABRA Audatex CCC Information Services Inc. Caliber Collision Repair Education Foundation Gerber GEICO IAA Professional Parts Group Solera State Farm Insurance Companies 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 41

44 COMPETITIONS Collision Repair Technology (Transportation Sector) Competitors demonstrate their ability to perform jobs 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. There is a written test, and competitors also participate in an interview. Chair Teresa Bolton, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (Va.) Farzam Afshar, VeriFacts Automotive LLC (Calif.) Mark Algie, 3M Co. (Minn.) Jason Bartanen, I CAR Tech Centre (Wis.) Tom Cieslewicz, Nationwide Insurance (Ohio) Amanda Bolton, Center of Applied Technology North (Md.) Rod Bolton, VeriFacts Automotive LLC (Calif.) Rodney Bolton, Center of Applied Technology North (Md.) Mike Hoeneise, Car-O-Liner Co. (Mich.) Geoff Brown, State Farm Insurance Companies (Ky.) Joe Burda (Ore.) Donnie Burns, State Farm Insurance Companies (Tenn.) Roger Cada, Accountable Estimatics (Texas) Shawn Collins, 3M Co. (Minn.) Kirk Cook, State Farm Insurance Co. (Fla.) Mike Croker, Automotive Technology Inc. (Mo.) George Mason, Carolina Collision Experts Duane DiPietro, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. (Va.) Chris Evans, State Farm Insurance Companies (Ill.) Jerry Goodson (Wis.) Kurt Lammon, Polyvance Tom Julius, Car-Part (Ill.) Bob Keith, CARSTAR Inc. (Neb.) Quinn Machan, Pompano Ford (Fla.) Bob, Munson, State Farm Insurance Co. (Ill.) Richard, Perry, Chief Automotive Systems (Ohio) Danny, Pohl, State Farm Insurance Companies (Ky.) John, Ressler, Nationwide Training Center (Ohio) Elisabeth, Sobczak, I-CAR (Ill.) Ken, Soupene, Chief Automotive Systems Inc. (Texas) Carhartt Inc. Collision Repair Technology Technical Committee Gerber Group Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. Refinish Distributors Alliance Inc. Snap-on Incorporated State Farm Insurance Companies Universal Technical Institute Commercial Baking (Hospitality and Tourism Sector) This competition challenges competitors to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. Students must scale, mix, prepare and bake six products (including breads, rolls, danish, cookies and pies) and demonstrate cake decorating skills. They must deliver quality, salable products while working efficiently in job-like conditions. Chair Vickie Fuller, (Okla.) Gloria Cabral, Bristol Community College (Mass.) Robert Fleckenstein, Fleckenstein s Bakery (Ill.) Gary Gottenbusch, Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli (Ohio) Adell Mastro, SkillsUSA Connecticut State Office (Conn.) Cheryl Niedzwiecki, The Culinary Arts Institute (Pa.) Casey Shiller, St. Louis Community College (Mo.) Christopher Teixeira, Fifty/50 Management Group (Ill.) Tom Vaccaro, The Culinary Institutes of America Janice Zelch, (Kan.) Ronald Zelch, Corbio - Caravan Ingredients (Kan.) Calculated Industries Inc. Culinary Institute of America Johnson and Wales University KP Education Systems New England Culinary Institute Sullivan University Community Action Project (Leadership Sector) This competition recognizes excellence and professionalism in the area of community service. Two-contestant teams are evaluated based on their ability to develop, execute, document and present a project that was completed in and benefits the community or school. Diane Swenson, EMD Millipore Corp. (N.H.) Ken Young Community Service (Leadership Sector) This competition evaluates local chapter activities that benefit the community. SkillsUSA chapters present their best community service project for the year. Competitors are evaluated on a live presentation and a notebook that reports their chapter s community service project. Co-chair Rahsaan Gomes-McCreary, Providence Career and Technical Academy (R.I.) Co-chair Cher Vollink, (Iowa) Dennis Wallace, Northwest Iowa Community College (Iowa) 42 S k i l l s USA

45 COMPETITIONS Computer Programming (Information Technology Sector) This competition consists of project coding and output, a skill-related written test and an interview. Each project s specifications are written for Visual Basic, Java, C#, C++ and RPG. Chair Terry Yoast, (Mo.) Charles Hardnett Cosmetology (Human Services Sector) Students demonstrate their skills in haircutting, hair styling and long-hair design in four separate tests. A display of creativity is seen in the long hair segment of the competition, where these future salon professionals demonstrate their own design skills. Co-chair Lisha Barnes, Milady, a division of Cengage Learning (Calif.) Co-chair Julie Vargas, Sport Clips Inc. (Texas) Pamela Kelly, Fantastic Sams International Corp. (Mass.) Bonnie Overstreet, Burmax Co. Inc. (N.Y.) Roseann Perea, Regis Corp. (Nev.) Regina Todd, Marianna (Iowa) Burmax FHI Great Clips Inc. Milady Paul Mitchell Pivot-Point Sally s Sexy Hair Sharkfin Sport Clips SUPERCUTS Crime Scene Investigation (Public Safety Sector) Competitors are directed to a simulated crime scene and briefed on the situation. As three-person teams, they process the crime scene, legally searching for, properly collecting and removing evidence of the crime. After the scene has been processed, the competitors write their report, draw the crime scene sketch and mark their evidence. Lt. Phil Russell, Louisville Metro Police Department (Ky.) Major Andrea Brown, Louisville Metro Police Department Lt. Drew Wagner, Louisville Metro Police Department Lt. Frank Ragains, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Criminal Justice (Public Safety Sector) This competition is for students preparing to be police officers or to work in other areas of criminal justice. It uses both written examination and practical exercises to evaluate the competitors abilities and knowledge of the field. The competitors 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 lawenforcement position. Lieutenant Phil Russell, Louisville Metro Police Department (Ky.) Major Andrea Brown Louisville Metro Police Department Lt. Drew Wagner Louisville Metro Police Department Lt. Frank Ragains M.N.P.D 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 43

46 COMPETITIONS 44 S k i l l s USA Culinary Arts (Hospitality and Tourism Sector) This competition will encompass both hot- and cold-food preparation and presentation. Competitors demonstrate their knowledge and skills through the production of a four-course menu in a full day of competition. The competitors will be rated on organization, knife skills, cooking techniques, creative presentation, food-safety techniques, and the quality and flavor of prepared items. Chair Greg Beachey, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (Ill.) Jeremy Abbey, American Culinary Federation (Fla.) April Goess, The Culinary Institute of America (Texas) Jacqui Pressenger, American Culinary Federation (Fla.) Steve DeShanzo, El Centro Community College (Texas) Denise Baxter, The Culinary Institute of America (VA) Calculated Industries Inc. Johnson and Wales University KP Education Systems Mercer Culinary Sullivan University Customer Service (Leadership Sector) This competition evaluates students proficiency in providing customer service. Through live roleplaying, competitors demonstrate their ability to perform customer service in both written and oral forms. Debra LaLonde, GM Paul King Newell Brands Cyber Security (Demo) (Information Technology Sector) This contest simulates a normal work week for an IT expert. It consists of a three-part troubleshooting problem, systems evaluation/intrusion detection, an online written test and an end-toend hands-on network evaluation. Nate J. Evans, Argonne National Laboratory David Hernandez Amanda L. Joyce Kevin Smith, Marcraft Christopher Sessa Bart Taylor, A&M Consolidated High School Larry Teverbaugh, CareerSafe Dental Assisting (Health Sciences Sector) Competitors demonstrate procedures specified in the standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Students compete in chair-side assisting; preparing dental materials and tools; controlling infection and managing emergency, laboratory and office procedures. Chair Jennifer Ponson, Pensacola State College (Fla.) Newell Brands Diesel Equipment Technology (Transportation Sector) Competitors cycle through 14 stations while testing and troubleshooting engines and electrical, electronics and power train systems (including chassis, transmissions and carriers). Competitors also demonstrate skills in hydraulic systems, vehicle inspections, fundamental-failure analysis, brake and airconditioning systems and general shop skills. The competition also includes a mock job interview and written test. Co-chair Chad Estle, Travel Centers of America (Ohio) Co-chair Rebecca Lintow, Associated Equipment Distributors (Ill.) Co-chair Nick Rummel, Caterpillar Inc. (Ill.) Lance Anderson, FedEx Freight (Ark.) Dave Andrus, MTU America Inc. (Texas) Jeffery Bryson, Caterpillar Inc. (Ill.) Bob Cornwell, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (Va.) Andrea Coursen, MHC Kenworth (Mo.) Glenn Cram, Meritor Heavy Vehicles Systems LLC (Mo.) Bradley Foth, United Parcel Service (Kan.) Scott Fredricksen, Detroit Diesel Corp. (Mich.) John Goralski, FedEx Freight (Ark.) John Hinesley, Meritor Inc. (Texas) Homer Hogg, Travel Centers of America (Tenn.) Martin Jenkins, (Ga.) Kip Kibling, FedEx Freight INC. (Ark.) John Koenig, Navistar Inc. (Ill.) Rick Labadie, Penske Truck Leasing (Mich.) Fred Murphy, Cummins Inc. (Ind.) Joe Oleson, FedEx Freight Inc. (Ark.) Byron Peters, Fedex Freight Inc. (Ky.) Ronny Queen, Eaton Corp. (Mo.) George Robinson, (Ohio) Laura Rupe, MHC Kenworth (Mo.) Ed Sobotka, Damon Pursell Construction Co. (Mo.) Jack Sukala, J. Jeb Products (N.J.) Richard Sweet, Caterpillar Inc. (Iowa) Andrew Theisen, Navistar (Ill.) John Tisdale, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (Va.) Tim Truesdell, Eaton Corp. (N.C.) Sam Turner, Calhoun Area Career Center (Mich.)

47 COMPETITIONS Larry Whiteman, United Parcel Service (Kan.) Deven Wilson, John Deere (Iowa) Arlando Young, FedEx Freight (Ark.) Carhartt Inc. Cummins Inc. Eaton Corp. Meritor MTU America Penske Truck Rental Snap-on Incorporated Travel Centers of America Universal Technical Institute Digital Cinema Production (Arts and Communications Sector) This competition evaluates preparation for employment and recognizes outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in cinematography and short-film production. The contest includes a written exam, a storyboard assignment, an interview, and a short video that will be filmed and edited on site. Chair Keith Emmerich, Academy for Media Productions (Pa.) Fernando Castaldi, Ikan (Texas) Sean Hunter, Ikan (Texas) Travis Sims, RED Digital Cinema (Calif.) Chet Thomas, Sneak On The Lot (ISM Works LLC) (Utah) Early Childhood Education (Human Services Sector) Competitors demonstrate their knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and their ability to prepare and implement learning activities for children 3-5 years old. Competitors prepare a lesson plan and take a written test assessing their knowledge of child development and effective teaching strategies. They demonstrate their understanding of the unique agerelated learning characteristics specific to young children and the relevant social interactions as they implement the lesson. Chair Dianna Zink (Ky.) Brenda Renaud, Fox Valley Career Center (Ill.) Newell Brands Electrical Construction Wiring (Construction Sector) Working from drawings and specification sheets, competitors are required to install a common residential electrical system. Judging is based on general workmanship, accuracy of layout and installation, and adherence to the current national electrical code and standard industry safe practices. A written test is also included. Chair Greg Rachal, POPS Electric LLC (N.C.) Maureen Rachel, POPS Electric LLC (N.C.) Ethan Rachel, POPS Electric LLC (N.C.) Timothy Grimm, St. Paul Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (Minn.) Mike Lumley, R. Brantley and Associates (N.C.) Kevin McClure, POPS Electric LLC (N.C.) Stephen Scales, POPS Electric LLC (N.C.) Rodney Wyrick, POPS Electric LLC (N.C.) 3M Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. Channellock Inc. Cooper Wiring Devices Delmar Publishing DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Eaton Cutler-Hamilton Fluke Corp. Greenlee Hubbel-RACO IDEAL Industries Inc. Klein Tools IRWIN Industrial Tool Co. Lennox Industries Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Schneider Electric Square D Southwire Co. LLC Stanley Black & Decker Inc. TORK Womack Electric Supply Electronics Technology (STEM Sector) This competition is divided into five sections: customer service exam, written exam, soldering, breadboarding and troubleshooting. Competitors 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. Chair Kevin Gulliver, Nida Corp. (Fla.) Joe Beauseigneur, Nida Corp. (Fla.) Lydia Beauseigneur, Nida Corp. (Fla.) Teresa Maher, ETA International Jana Asplund, Jay Buckman, Bob Burk and Joanne Gulliver of Nida Corp. ECS Engage Federal LLC Fluke Corp AWARDS & RECOGNITION 45

48 COMPETITIONS Employment Application Process (Leadership Sector) This competition tests readiness in applying for employment and an understanding of the process. It is available to students who are classified under the provisions of Public Law , Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, The competition includes completing an application and interviewing with the judges. Co-chair Sherry Anderson, Montachusett Regional Vocational-Technical School (Mass.) Co-chair Diane Swenson, EMD Millipore Corp. (N.H.) Ken Young Newell Brands Engineering Technology/Design (STEM Sector) Teams of three 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 effectiveness of the presentation. Co-chair Loree Moore, Basler Electric (Ill.) Co-chair Gary Wynn, International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (Ind.) Nick Kirkhof, Greenfield-Central High School (Ind.) Dan Larochelle, REC Foundation (N.H.) Marie Planchard, SolidWorks Corp. (Mass.) Brison Torbert, Liberty High School (Ariz.) Cengage Learning Fischertechnik Intelitek Inc. Newell Brands Entrepreneurship (Leadership Sector) This team event tests students knowledge in starting their own business. They develop business plans that identify needed products or services in a local market. Emphasis is placed on financial planning and practicality of the product/service. Teams must deliver an oral presentation based on their written plans and successfully explain how they would respond to specific problems typical in the first year of business. Russell Leathem, Score Louisville Chapter 75 (Ky.) Leah Deppert, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (Mass.) Newell Brands Esthetics (Human Services Sector) This competition evaluates techniques and professionalism in the field of skin care. Areas of testing include a student kit check; an oral skin assessment; a written exam covering the fundamentals of skin care, sanitation and skin analysis; a basic facial application demonstration; facial massage and a beauty and fantasy makeup application. Toni Campbell, Sullivan South High School (Tenn.) Deidra Gochneavr, Nylynn Beauty Products (Texas) Gregg Gochneavr, Nylynn Beauty Products (Texas) Misty Smith, Murad LLC (Calif.) Muradd LLC National Laser Institute Nylynn Beauty Products Extemporaneous Speaking (Leadership Sector) With five minutes of preparation, competitors are required to give a three- to five-minute speech on an assigned topic. They are judged on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, organization and effectiveness. Chair Karen Milliner, Professional Networking Services LLC (Ky.) Jim Maynard (Md.) Newell Brands 46 S k i l l s USA

49 COMPETITIONS Firefighting (Public Safety Sector) This competition evaluates students 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. Competitors are evaluated using standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Chair David Barlow (Ky.) Rick Larkins (Ky.) Carhartt Inc. First Aid/CPR (Health Sciences Sector) This competition evaluates the ability to perform procedures or take appropriate action in first aid and CPR medical emergencies. There is also a written exam. All skills are judged on nationally accepted standards identified from the following organizations: the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, and the National Safety Council. Chair Christopher Olsen, Challenging Opportunities (Mass.) Graphic Communications (Arts and Communications Sector) Competitors participate in a seven-part competition that evaluates their skills in digital workflow, electronic prepress, finishing, offset press operations, oral professional assessment and production planning. Students also complete a general technical knowledge test. Co-chair Mike Stinnett (Mich.) Co-chair Dan Wheeler, R.R. Donnelley (Ind.) Matt Anderson, Roland DGA (Calif.) John Bertheslon, Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (Nev.) Nicole DelPato, Roland DGA (Calif.) Judith Durham, Association for Print Technologies (Va.) Michelle Gabrus, Roland DGA (Calif.) Kip Jarrett, Heidelberg USA Inc. (Mich.) Frank Kanonik, Intellective Solutions (Pa.) Danny McCray, Xerox Corp. (Fla.) Jackie Stewart, Xerox Corp. (Fla.) Katherine Lemme, Xerox Corp. (Fla.) Rebecca Robertson, LSC Comm (Ind.) Jim Workman, Printing Industries of America Inc. (Pa.) John Bohnett, Quad Packaging and Graphics Jason Warren, Atlas Dies Kathy Coffman, Atlas Dies Jim White, Atlas Dies Steve Shaver, LSC Communications (Ind.) Steve Keeling, LSC Communications (Ind.) Paul Pouliot, LSC Communications (Ind.) Brian Evans, LSC Communications (Ind.) Damon Lincourt, LSC Communications (Ind.) Annette McCrary, Ricoh USA Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 47

50 COMPETITIONS Graphics Imaging Sublimation (Arts and Communications Sector) This contest rates screen-printing preparation for employment and recognizes excellence and professionalism in the field of graphic imaging. Chair Johnny Shell, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (Va.) Jesse Hudson (Kan.) Aaron Montgomery, Coastal Business Supplies Inc. (Mo.) EFI LSC Communications Printing Industries of America Quad Packaging Roland DGA Sinapse Print Simulators Health Knowledge Bowl (Leadership Sector) This competition tests students on their collective knowledge of health occupations. Four-member teams are judged on speed and accuracy while answering questions in nine categories: Academic Foundations, Communication, Systems, Employability Skills, Legal Responsibility, Ethics, Safety Practices, Teamwork and Health Maintenance. Chair Donna Mathias, Pensacola State College (Fla.) Newell Brands Health Occupations Professional Portfolio (Leadership Sector) This competition recognizes students for their successful development of a professional portfolio and its presentation to a prospective employer. The competition consists of a portfolio notebook and a live presentation by the contestant. Chair Brandon Hudson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Newell Brands Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) (Construction Sector) Competitors are tested in brazing, refrigerant component servicing, air measurement and troubleshooting, refrigerant recovery and electrical troubleshooting. A written exam will also be taken. Co-chair Harold Nelson, Mingledorff s Inc. (Ga.) Co-chair Bill Roberts, Lennox Industries Inc. (Mo.) Jeff Croy, Lennox Industries Inc. (Texas) Mike Eckstein, Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (Mo.) Bob Feathers, Emerson Climate Services LLC (Ohio) Fred Gentry, Hussmann Refrigeration (Ill.) David Harrell, Emerson Climate (Ohio) Bob Henson, Harris Products Group (Ohio) Les Karcher, Carrier Corp. (Calif.) Warren Lupson, Lupson Assocites LLC (Md.) Michele Neikirk, Lennox Industries (Texas) Jamie Simpson, Schaal Heating and Cooling (Iowa) Jon Stephens, Carrier Corp. (Texas) Joe Sutterfield, Lennox Industries (Texas) 1st Choice Appliance Apex Tool Group LLC Appion Inc. Asurion Appliance Parts Depot B&B Appliance BSH Home Appliance Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. CoreCentric Solutions Inc. DeWALT Fisher & Paykel Fluke Corp. Greenlee IRWIN Industrial Tool Co. Iron Age Footwear JB Industries KASKO Malco Products Inc. Marcone/Richard Kuemin Michaelson s Appliance Repair Midwest Tool and Cutlery Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Mr. Appliance Professional Service Association Rees Foundation Regal Beloit Corp. Samsung Sears Home Service Sub-Zero Group Supco United Servicers Association Universal Enterprises Inc. University of Northwestern Ohio Warson Brands Yellow Jacket 48 S k i l l s USA

51 COMPETITIONS Humanoid Robotics (Demo) (Manufacturing Sector) This competition assesses students basic programming knowledge using a humanoid robotics platform. Teams of two competitors will be evaluated on their ability to develop, document, execute and deploy a computer program enabling a humanoid robot to complete a series of tasks. This challenge will recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the fields of human-robot interaction, computer science, computer programming and robotics. Chair James Dietrich, NAO Industrial Motor Control (Manufacturing Sector) Students demonstrate their knowledge of electrical principles, equipment and industry standards for the design and installation of motor control circuits. Contestants are required to install motor control equipment and associated enclosures, raceways, pilot devices and circuitry. Chair Paul Dolenc Joe Chandler, Independent Electrical Contractors Dallas (Texas) Tim Ely, Beacon Electric Co. (Ohio) Dan Endris, Independent Electrical Contractors of Kentucky and Southern Indiana (Ky.) Mark Hudson, (Texas) James MacMurdo, IP Group International (Ill.) Lowell Reith, Interstates Construction Services Inc. (Iowa) Raul Vasquez, IEC San Antonio (Texas) American Technical Publishers Calculated Industries Inc. DeWALT Eaton Corp. Fluke Corp. GreenLee IDEAL Industries Inc. Klein Tools Leviton Manufacturing Co. Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Education Foundation Southwire Co. LLC Thomas and Betts Corp. WESCO Distribution Inc AWARDS & RECOGNITION 49

52 COMPETITIONS 50 S K I L L S USA Information Technology Services (Information Technology Sector) Competitors are required to identify and repair computer hardware malfunctions, solve configuration problems and install common components. In addition, competitors take the A+ Certification exam. Their score on this exam is used as the basis for the written portion of the contest, and competitors who pass the exam receive their A+ Certification. Co-chair Jerry Delgado, North Kansas City Schools Career and Technical Center (Mo.) Co-chair Alan Rowland, CompTIA (Ill.) Co-chair Nick Stocchero, Eigenvector (D.C.) Travis Ambrosy Gregg Cherne, United Health Group (Minn.) Dave McKnight, Mega Hertz (Texas) Mike Meyers, Total Seminars LLC (Texas) John Oliphant, Pokagon Band of Potowatomi (Mich.) Michael Raydon, Windstream Communications (Ill.) Chris Sessa, Cardiovascular Consultants (Ariz.) Justin Hart, Geek Squad (Ky.) William Woodworth, Geek Squad (Mo.) Interactive Application and Video Game Development (Arts and Communications Sector) Teams produce an original, high-quality prototype or sample of an interactive multimedia app or video game during the most recent school year. Their production includes 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. Chair Michael Edmonds, Amazon Games (Va.) Steven Colletti, 3Dconnexion Inc. (Mass.) Julie Lottering, SideFX Software (Calif.) Peter Mancini, 3Dconnexion Inc. (Mass.) Ed Perlberg, Autodesk Inc. (Wis.) Linda Sellheim, NewSchool of Architecture+Design (Calif.) Amazon Games Internetworking (Information Technology Sector) This competition consists of three main parts. The networking design problem tests students ability to design the functionality, scalability, adaptability and manageability of an internetworking system. The online written portion tests the students complete knowledge of internetworking concepts. The hands-on component demonstrates the abilities of contestants to make cables; troubleshoot network systems; configure routers, switches and servers; and deliver customer service. Co-chair Vernon Depee, Cisco Systems Inc. (N.C.) Co-chair Bob Schoenherr, Cisco Networking Academy (Calif.) Richard Adams, Cisco Systems Inc. (Kan.) Don Barnhill, Cisco Systems Inc. (Neb.) Lanita Buchanan, Cisco Systems Inc. (Mo.) Kelly Caudle, Stanly Community College (N.C.) Brian Crump, Stanly Community College (N.C.) Kevin Gibson, Cisco Systems Inc. (Mich.) Greg Moore, Cisco Systems Inc. (Mo.) Howard Morgan, Cisco Systems Inc. (Kan.) Southwire Co. LLC Job Interview (Leadership Sector) Competitors are evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures in applying for positions in the occupational areas for which they are training. They are tested on completion of employment applications, preliminary interviews with the receptionist and in-depth interviews. Chair Jennifer Waite, Managing Information Systems (Calif.) Mitchell Slemp, Mid-America Technology Center (Okla.) Newell Brands

53 COMPETITIONS Job Skill Demonstration A & Open (Leadership Sector) Job Skill Demonstration A: Competitors demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill that is used in the occupational area for which they are training and included in one of the competition areas of the SkillsUSA Championships. Job Skill Demonstration Open: Competitors demonstrate and explain an entrylevel skill used in the occupational area for which they are training or outside of their training program. Any technical skill may be demonstrated. Chair Judith Valentine, Providence Career and Technical Academy (R.I.) Newell Brands Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology (Manufacturing Sector) Competitors diagnose common service issues on refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, microwave ovens and dishwashers. They also demonstrate their ability to braze by assembling a copper and steel tubing project per a schematic provided. Customer satisfaction and employability skills are evaluated, and a general knowledge exercise in major appliance technology is included. Co-chair Greg Doster, Professional Service Association (Fla.) Co-chair Mark Pollitz, Industry Consultant (Fla.) Mark Andersen, Sub-Zero Group Inc. (Mo.) Michael Basich, Michaelson s Appliance Repair Inc. (Fla.) Richard Berki, Fisher and Paykel Appliances Inc. (Kan.) Brenda Besalke, B&B Appliance (Mo.) Ed Besalke, B&B Appliance (Mo.) Mark Keen, Whirlpool Corp. (CO) Chris Borsan, At Your Service Today Appliance Repair (N.C.) Josh Brown; GE Appliances, a Haier Company (Ky.) Mike Buck, Mike s Appliance Repair (Mich.) Shawn Connely, Appliance Parts Depot (Texas) Doug Couts, Electrolux Home Appliances (Tenn.) Brannon Harris, United Servicers Association (Ga.) Ron Kostreba, 1st Choice Appliance Service Inc. (Ala.) Rick Kuemin, Marcone Appliance Parts (Idaho) Basil Martin, Sears Home Services (Ky.) Randy Renfro, BSH Home Appliances Corp. (Conn.) Jim Ruediger, Asurion Service Network (Tenn.) Steve Thompto, CoreCentric Solutions (Ill.) Michael Yelo, Samsung (N.J.) Michael Noe, Mr. Appliance (TX) 3M Carhartt Inc. Fisher & Paykel GE Appliances, a Haier Company Leroy Douglas Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Marine Service Technology (Transportation Sector) This competition includes individual skill stations and a written or online test. 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. Competitors will be judged on safe work practices, cleanliness, organizational skills, accuracy, speed and completion of assigned tasks, worksheets and paperwork. Chair John Eaton, Suzuki Motor of America Inc. (Mo.) Parks Chastain, Yamaha Motor Corp. (Ga.) Thomas James, T-H Marine Supplies Inc. (Ala.) David Lynch, Universal Technical Institute/Marine Mechanics Institute (Fla.) Ed Monacchio, Volvo Penta of the Americas (Va.) Eddie Szilagyi Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Snap-on Incorporated Universal Technical Institute Yamaha Motor Corp AWARDS & RECOGNITION 51

54 COMPETITIONS Masonry (Construction Sector) Students construct a composite brick and block project in a six-hour period that will test their ability to meet industry quality standards. In addition to a written exam, the critical eyes of journeymen judges are the deciding factors in determining the winners. Co-chair Jeff Buczkiewicz, Mason Contractors Association of America (Ill.) Co-chair Ryan Shaver (N.C.) Dan Belcher, National Center for Construction Education Research (Fla.) Nick Blohowiak, SpecMix Inc. (Wis.) John Bongiovanni, Bon Tool Co. (Pa.) Brian Carney, SpecMix Inc. (Minn.) Kim Haley, Marshalltown Co. (Iowa) Peter Kiley, Oldcastle Architectural (Ga.) Ray Leonard, Brick Industry Association (Va.) Bryan Light, Brick Industry Association Southeast Region (Ga.) Bob Melton, Masonry Institute of Tennessee Jason Thompson, National Concrete Masonry Association (Va.) Greg Ferree, Lehigh Cement Daniel Furr, Stalite A.C. Krebs, Co. Argos Bon Tool Co. Belden Brick Build Your Future Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. JAG Clamp Marshalltown The Premier Line Mason Contractors Association of America Multiquip National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) Oldcastle SpecMix Stabila Southwire Co. LLC Warson Brands Mechatronics (Manufacturing Sector) This competition consists of three events designed to measure the skills required in the automated manufacturing environment. Competitors are required to assemble, adjust and test an automated machine system, troubleshoot and repair a faulty machine system and take a comprehensive written test. In addition, there is an individual oral interview. Chair Daniel Blanck, FESTO Corp. (N.Y.) Nissan Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Medical Assisting (Health Sciences Sector) Competitors are tested on their skills in clinical and administrative settings. They are judged on speed, the use of correct safety measures and the ability to interact personally with patients. This competition tests general office and communication skills; patient education; and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, terminology, equipment, and a variety of clinical procedures and techniques. Competitors assess a situation in a short period of time and perform a skill required for that situation within the given time limit. Chair Diana Kendrick, Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin Campus (Ga.) Christina Nagy (Tenn.) NASCO Medical Math (Health Sciences Sector) Competitors demonstrate their knowledge of general math concepts used in the health care fields. They complete a written test of ratio/proportion, metric and household equivalents, Roman numerals, abbreviations, percentages and other medical math-related problems. Scott Brown, Wayne County Schools Career Center (Ohio) Newell Brands Medical Terminology (Health Sciences Sector) This competition evaluates individuals preparing for employment in the health occupations fields and their knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations. Chair Sherree Hughes, National Park College (Alaska) David Hughes, National Park Technology Center (Ark.) Newell Brands 52 S K I L L S USA

55 COMPETITIONS Mobile Electronics Installation (STEM Sector) This competition tests the ability to perform standard installation practices used by certified, professional mobile electronics installers. It includes a written examination, a professional interview and five hands-on applications: taking electrical measurements, installing consumer electronics equipment in a mobile environment, soldering, working with relay circuits and troubleshooting electronic circuitry. Chair Chris Jack, Retired LAUSD (Calif.) Bill McDowell, Wild Bills Electronics (Ala.) Todd Ramsey, The Ramsey Consulting Group Inc. (Ariz.) Kevin Smith, Educational Technologies Group Inc. (Wash.) Mobile Robotics Technology (Manufacturing Sector) The competition evaluates preparation for employment in the field of robotics, with emphasis on the team approach to problem solving in a work environment. Chair Trevor Pope, Intelitek, INC (N.H.) Rick Knisely, AZTECH Educational Resources (Ariz.) Isaac Onigman, Intelitek Inc. (N.H.) Dan Ward, Visual Edge Inc. (Ind.) Motorcycle Service Technology (Transportation Sector) Competitors perform tasks representative of those encountered in a dealership s service department. Technical skills include: performing scheduled maintenance tasks; using service, electrical diagnostic and parts manuals; conducting electrical diagnostics; executing precision measurement; administering brake and chassis/suspension service; inspecting and repairing fuel delivery, transmission, drive and power train systems. Judges look for clean and organized work habits, correct use of reference materials, the ability to follow directions and good technical skills. Co-chair Jake Anderson, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (Fla.) Co-chair Marianne Taylor, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (Fla.) Dale Cone, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. (Wis.) Mitchell Eliason, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. (Wis.) Jerry Ellner, Universal Technical Institute (N.H.) Gary Pelot, Harley-Davidson University (Wis.) Greg Rintala, Snap-on Industrial (Colo.) Max Steiner, Universal Technical Institute (Fla.) Gary Valine, Buell Motorcycle Co. (Wis.) Tom Vardy, Harley-Davidson University (Wis.) Marshall Wallmark, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. (Mo.) Damon Weber, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. (Wis.) Carhartt Inc. Snap-on Incorporated Universal Technical Institute Nail Care (Human Services Sector) The purpose of this competition is to evaluate each competitor s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students excellence and professionalism in the field of nail technology. Competitors are judged on oral communication skills, acrylic application, tip and wrap application, nail polish application, nail art, pedicure and a written exam. Chair Teresa Lewis, OPI Products Inc. (Ill.) Lynda Anderson, Your New School (Ill.) Mandy Burton, Pivot Point International Inc. (Ill.) Clarabelle Hern, Custom Nail Technology (N.M.) Danielle Klahr, Milady, a Division of Cengage Learning (N.Y.) Judy Sheils, OPI Products Inc. (Ill.) Aloxxi Belava Burmax Co. Inc. Footlogix Le Chat Nail Products Marianna Industries Medicool Inc. Premium Nails Tammy Yaylor Nails Xenna 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 53

56 COMPETITIONS Nurse Assisting (Health Sciences Sector) Students demonstrate knowledge and skill in performing personal care, encouraging patient independence, assisting with ambulation and performing other routine tasks, including standard infection control procedures used in basic nurse assisting. Students demonstrate knowledge and abilities in CPR and the measurement of vital signs. Competitors are judged on knowledge of basic anatomy, communications skills, legal/ethical issues and employment skills. Co-chair Jill Henning, New Mexico Junior College (N.M.) Co-chair Mary Turner, Pensacola State College (Fla.) Occupational Health and Safety (Leadership Sector) Students demonstrate the safety and health endeavors of their respective technical programs by presenting 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 through the planning, organization and outcome of four projects. Students are interviewed and scrapbooks are scored by a panel of judges. Chair Barry Wulf (N.J.) Newell Brands Opening and Closing Ceremonies (Leadership Sector) This teamwork and oral presentation competition evaluates a team s 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 in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. Chair Lisa Romeiser, Eastern Monroe Career Center (N.Y.) Newell Brands Outstanding Chapter (Leadership Sector) This competition consists of membership activities 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. Chair Thomas Thoss, Orange Technical College Mid Florida Campus Bill Mann (Fla.) Newell Brands Photography (Arts and Communications Sector) Competitors demonstrate their ability to use digital single-lens reflex cameras, image editing software (Adobe Photoshop) and professional studio lighting. Students perform on-site photography with portrait studio lighting and subject posing. They process and print digital photos and submit two mounted and matted images in advance to be judged and displayed at the competition. Chair Bill Chenaille, Academy for Media Production (Pa.) Jim Andracki, Midwest Photo (Ohio) Kris Bosworth, Nikon Inc. (Minn.) Carolyn Chenaille, Chenaille Photography (Pa.) Patrick Friedmann, Patrick s Photographics (N.Y.) Brenda Hipsher, MAC Group (N.Y.) Pin Design (State Conference) (Arts and Communications Sector) Students present their state-winning pin and artwork and participate in an oral presentation regarding all aspects of the creation of their design. Competitors explain how the pin represents the state, its unique qualities and why another SkillsUSA student or adult member would want to wear it. Chair Steve Lick (Mich.) Shane Massing, Massing Rentals (Ohio) Newell Brands 54 S k i l l s USA

57 COMPETITIONS Plumbing (Construction Sector) Competitors rough-in hot and cold water lines with copper tubing, 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. Water pipes are pressure-tested on completed projects. Professional plumbers and pipefitters judge the competitors on accuracy, workmanship, proper selection and use of tools and supplies, and proper safety procedures. Co-chair Robert Hahn, Eastwick College, HoHoKus School of Trade (N.J.) Co-chair Merry Hall, Plumbing - Heating - Cooling Contractors Association Educational Foundation (Va.) Robyn Bucknam, Stanley Black and Decker Inc. (NC) Bob Carpenter, SharkTech Academy (GA) Danny Crigler, L&D Associates Inc. (Va.) Laurie Crigler, L&D Associates Inc. (Va.) Victor Hatcher, Tyler Pipe and Coupling (Texas) Lynn Faulkner, Kentucky Association of Master Contractors Ron Shanaver, Milwaukee Electric Tool (Wis.) Harold Moret, Copper Development Association Inc. (Fla.) Dale Powell, Copper Development Association Inc. (Pa.) Tony Senninger, Senninger Plumbing Co. Inc. (Ky.) Jim Steinle, Atomic Plumbing and Drain Cleaning (Va.) James Walls, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (Texas) AB&I Foundry A.O. Smith Water Products Co. American Supply Association Bradford White Water Heaters BrassCraft Manufacturing Co Calculated Industries Carhartt Inc. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Copper Development Association DeWALT Harris Products Group Kentucky Association of Master Contractors Kohler Matheson Gas Milwaukee Tool Oatey Plumbers Supply Co. Plumbing - Heating - Cooling Contractors Association Educational Foundation Rekiance Worldwide Corp./SharkBite Ridgid Rothenberger USA Senninger Plumbing Co. Inc. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Tyler Pipe and Coupling United Association Local 502 Viega LLC Zoeller Pump Co. Power Equipment Technology (Transportation Sector) 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 wellversed in customer service. As they rotate through the various stations, they are judged on both task-related and oral skills. Chair Tom Billigen, Briggs & Stratton Corp. (Wis.) Megan Billigen (Wis.) Jay Blake, Briggs and Stratton Corp. (Wis.) Brian Jones, Medart Inc. (Mo.) Erik Sides, Equipment and Engine Training Council (S.C.) Pam Vires, Peerless Gear (Ind.) Ariens Co. Carhartt Inc. Equipment and Engine Training Council Snap-on Incorporated Universal Technical Institute Practical Nursing (Health Sciences Sector) 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. Diana Kendrick, Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin Campus (Ga.) American Heart Association Calculated Industries Inc. Cowley College Prepared Speech (Leadership Sector) Students are required to deliver a fiveto seven-minute speech on a common theme established by SkillsUSA early in the school year. Competitors are evaluated on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, and the ability to present thoughts relating to a central theme clearly and effectively. Chair Wade Persson, International Auto Auction (S.D.) Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 55

58 COMPETITIONS Principles of Engineering/ Technology (Leadership Sector) This competition evaluates the understanding of basic technical concepts/ principles of the applied sciences and the ability to demonstrate them in action and application. Any technical concept may be demonstrated, provided it is related to the principles of technology curriculum and incorporates basic principles of the applied sciences. Co-chair Jacob Mathis, Louisville/Jefferson Co. Metro Sewer District (Ky.) Co-chair Scott Watson, Hunter High School (Utah) Promotional Bulletin Board (Leadership Sector) Competing chapters create a bulletin board display based on the annual SkillsUSA theme. The bulletin boards promote SkillsUSA, career and technical education in general, and related occupational information. An accompanying notebook documents the development and construction of the bulletin board. An oral presentation explains the process, purpose and educational value. Chair Gay Ketchum, Gordon Cooper Technology Center (Okla.) Sue Frerichs, Gordon Cooper Technology Center (Okla.) Don Hansen, Area 71 (Ky.) Paul King, pkartz (Okla.) Nicole Mohrey (Pa.) Quiz Bowl (Leadership Sector) The Quiz Bowl tests teams of five competitors on their ability to quickly respond to questions covering the areas of academic knowledge, professional development and current events. The participants respond to a question by activating a buzzer system. The teams receive one point for a correct answer and lose a point for each incorrect answer. The active rounds (preliminary and finals) contain 100 questions each. Chair Chip Harris, Tennessee State University Eddie Bradley (Md.) Jason Christian, Hennepin Technical College (Minn.) Sandy Cleveland Dara Dubois, American River College (Calif.) Jamie Foster Dr. Lynn Goodman Jennifer Goss, A.K. Smith Career Center (Ind.) Shawndelle Harrington Karyn Hawthorne, Dr. Flanigan DDS (Ill.) Fred Knap (Ill.) Kimberly Horsley (KY) Dr.Carol Puryear, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (Tenn.) James Rhodes (N.Y.) Beth Richtsmeier, Meridian Technical Charter High School (Idaho) Lynda Spittle, Scioto County Career Technical Center (Ohio) Eric Strasser Linda Turner (Utah) Jerry VanWeelden Janet Watson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida Huntsville Dottye Webb, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Newbern Stephen Whitehead, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald Zee Craft 56 S k i l l s USA

59 COMPETITIONS Related Technical Math (STEM Sector) On a written test, competitors demonstrate skills required to solve mathematical problems commonly found in the skilled trades and professional and technical occupations. Equation types 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. Patrick Kinney, Indianhead Technical College (Wis.) Tom Wollner, 3M (Minn.) Calculated Industries Inc. Newell Brands Residential Systems Installation and Maintenance (Manufacturing Sector) Using multiple stations, competitors are judged on installation of residential products, including home theater systems, computers and video security equipment. There will also be a written test. Chair Scott Clark, Asurion (Va.) Mike Baumer (Ky.) Mark Blevins, Asurion (Tenn.) Chase Cycak, Asurion (Texas) Michael Esposito, Asurion (N.J.) Michael Harris, Asurion (Tenn.) Daniel Henderson, Asurion (Ala.) Helen Heneveld, Bedrock Learning Inc. (Mich.) Brian Hertia, Asurion (Va.) Wanzel Jessie, Asurion (Va.) Gary Pitts, Asurion (Tenn.) Steve Tucholski (Ala.) David Velasquez, Asurion (Calif.) Fluke Corp. Greenlee Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. NAWIC Education Foundation Southwire Co. LLC Restaurant Service (Hospitality and Tourism Sector) Competitors are tested on skills required in the front of the house of a fine restaurant. The focus is on guest service and guest relations in the dining room, including: setting up the table; greeting guests; taking reservations; presenting menus; describing food, drinks, soups and specials of the day; taking orders; serving each course; clearing the table after each course; preparing and presenting the check; and making closing remarks. Chair Robert Witte, Navajo Technical University (N.M.) Julie Bales (N.M.) Athena Bolger, Oakland Community College New England Culinary Institute Sullivan University Robotics and Automation Technology (Manufacturing Sector) Two-person teams are challenged 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 workcell 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. Chair Bryant Abbott (N.H.) Nissan Siemens Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue (Manufacturing Sector) This competition evalutes 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. Chair Alan Kirby, Pitsco Education (Kan.) Kyle Bailey, Pitsco Education (Kan.) Staci Goodson, Pitsco Education (Kan.) Ashlee Ricks, Pitsco Education (Kan.) Jake Simmons, Pitsco Education (Kan.) 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 57

60 COMPETITIONS Screen Printing Technology (Arts and Communications Sector) Competitors are tested on their ability to prepare screens; register a multicolor design on a manual four-color, one-station rotary press; and print a multi-color design on a manual six-color, four-station rotary press. Competitors also complete a written technical knowledge test and participate in an oral professional assessment. Chair Johnny Shell, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (Va.) Betty Bassett, Classic Design Screen Printing (Miss.) Jesse Hudson (Kan.) Rebecca Hudson (Kan.) Specialty Graphics Imaging Association Fruit of the Loom Sheet Metal (Construction Sector) Competitors 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, but are not limited to, straight duct, transition fitting and 45-degree entry tap fitting. Professional sheet metal workers judge competitors on the use of hand tools, accuracy of layout and shop safety procedures. Competitors are judged on accuracy, completion and craftsmanship. Chair Michael Hughes, Sheet Metal Apprenticeship School Jay Lind, Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 (Mo.) Richard Roth, Sheet Metal Workers Local 110 Apprenticeship Program (Ky.) Carhartt Inc. DeWALT IRWIN Industrial Tool Co MalCo Tools Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. NAWIC Education Foundation T-shirt Design (Arts and Communications Sector) This event is designed to assess the ability of the competitor to create a T-shirt design and drawing of that design. A presentation regarding all aspects of design creation is also required. Chair Tiffany Zink, Sullivan College of Technology and Design (Ky.) Patricia McIntyre, Athena s Sisters (Ky.) Erika Mendez, Precision Dies by Koehler/Erika Mendez Designs (Ky.) Newell Brands Team Engineering Challenge (STEM Sector) Specifically for middle-school students, this contest tests competitors in problem-solving through engineering. Students are evaluated and recognized for excellence and professionalism in the areas of creative and critical thinking skills and the decision-making process. The contest is intended to foster creativity, innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Co-chair Roger Behymer, American Family Insurance (Wis.) Co-chair Jesse Domer (Wis.) TeamWorks (Construction Sector) Teams of four students demonstrate their ability to work together in completing a construction project in a simulated real-world environment. Each team is required to understand the project elements based on a project binder. Writing and presenting a project action plan is one of the key elements of the competition. Competitors must demonstrate their ability to work together as a team while using their carpentry, electrical, plumbing and masonry skills. Co-chair Jim Bohn, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. (Ill.) Co-chair Michael Christopher Co-chair Pat Payne, Newell Brands (N.C.) Emily Harubin, Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (Conn.) Bill Robinson, Train2Build.com (Calif.) Dan Taddei, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (Ill.) 58 S k i l l s USA

61 COMPETITIONS 3M ABC Supply Cemco Steel Framing and Metal Lathe Charlotte Pipe Copper Development Association Georgia Pacific Grabber Habitat for Humanity Holmes Drywall IED IRWIN Industrial Tool Co Maze Mortar Net Multiquip NAWIC Education Foundation Oldcastle Simpson Strong-Tie SpecMix Square D State Farm Insurance Companies Steel Framing Alliance Warson Brands Technical Computer Applications (Information Technology Sector) Competitors 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 will be required during the contest. Competitors will be expected to perform in teams while demonstrating individual technical skills. The competition will include an oral presentation demonstrating the student s ability to communicate with others, a hands-on skills demonstration and a written examination. Debbie Gullett, The Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning (QTL) (Ark.) Angenien Huffstutler, (Ill.) Seth Klein, (Mo.) Damik Sabatos, Amazon.com (Ill.) Phillip Winkeler, CK Power (Mo.) Technical Drafting (Manufacturing Sector) This competition evaluates competitors preparation for employment and recognizes outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of technical drafting. The competition focuses on solutions for industrydeveloped problems by applying appropriate technical drafting skills and tools, including computer-aided drafting (CAD). Chair Patrick McCuistion, Multimac Dimensional Management Services (Mo.) Mark Driscoll, 3Dconnexion Inc. (Mass.) Floyd McWilliams, American Design Drafting Association (Tenn.) Dan Wanink, Ferris State University (Mich.) Calculated Industries Inc. Industrial Press 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 59

62 COMPETITIONS 60 S k i l l s USA Telecommunications Cabling (Arts and Communications Sector) This competition tests to worldwide industry standards for data and voice connections, physical and logical networks and signal-transmission. Competitors demonstrate competencies in network design documentation, part lists, cabling, wiring, and installing patch panelling and jacks. The competition emphasizes safety, teamwork and customer-service skills. Teresa Maher, Electronics Technicians Association International Joe Maher, Electronics Technicians Association International Bill Phelps, Dymo Corp. Al Feaster, Dymo Corp. Richard Darnell Richard Booth Jeff Swarrigen Allison Hassard, Swift Inc. (Va.) Dede Starnes (N.C.) Building Industry Consulting Services International CWA Bags Corning Cable Systems DYMO Rhino Labelers ETA International Fluke Networks Greenlee IDEAL Networks IWCE John Wiley & Sons Publishing Keysight Technologies The Light Brigade Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Newell Brands Panduit Southwire Co. LLC Television (Video) Production (Arts and Communications Sector) Teams of two are required to plan and shoot a one-minute video on location to convey a determined theme. Editing is done in the competition area. The final video is judged by industry standards, with special emphasis on the quality of audio and video content. Chair Josh Lynch, WMDT-TV (Md.) Newell Brands Web Design (Arts and Communications Sector) Teams 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. Chair Mark Dubois, Illinois Central College David Jackson, Tekkii LLC (Kan.) Steve Loethen, Microsoft Corp. (Kan.) Brandy Thatcher, Illinois Central College (Ill.) Steve Waddell, CTeLearning.com (Kan.) Jonathan Worent, Samaritan Ministries International (Ill.) Welding (Construction Sector) Through a series of stations, competitors are tested 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. Chair Ed Norman, EDCO Industries LLC (Mo.) Lawrence Adam, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. (Mo.) Shirley Day, Hillyard Technical Center (Mo.) Ted Drower, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. (Kan.) Sherry Easterwood, Honeywell Inc. Aerospace (Ariz.) Dennis Gerrits, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. (Wis.) Andy Godley, Alabama Power Co. (Ala.) Darren Haas, Northrop Grumman Ship Building (Miss.) Bill Hall, Red Ball Oxygen (Texas) Steve Houston, American Technical Publishers Inc. (Ill.) Dale Johnson, Smith Equipment Co. (S.D.) Dan Klingman, The Lincoln Electric Co. (Ohio) James Maynard, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. (Wis.) Bruce Morrett, Hobart Brothers (Ohio) Branden Muehlbrandt, The Lincoln Electric Co. (Ala.) Joseph Murlin, The Lincoln Electric Co. (Ohio) Sam Newhouse, Emmert Welding & Mfg. Co. Inc. (Mo.) Nick Peterson, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. (Ariz.) Martica Ventura, American Welding Society (Fla.) Dennis Wright, Wright Welding Technologies (Kan.) American Welding Society Calculated Industries Inc. Carhartt Inc. Hypertherm Inc. Iron Age Footwear James F. Lincoln Foundation Lincoln Welders

63 COMPETITIONS Miller Electric Praxair Inc. Universal Technical Institute Warson Brands Welding Fabrication (Construction Sector) Teams of three use their welding and fabrication skills to build a designed project from the given materials. 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. Chair, Dan Quiter, Raymond Corp. (N.Y.) Henry Woehl, L&L Enterprises LLC (Wyo.) George Donovan (Mo.) Rex Hardman, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. (Wis.) Jim Iden Charlie Cross, The Lincoln Electric Co. Jason Schmidt, The Lincoln Electric Co. Air Gas American Welding Society Caterpillar Carhartt Inc. Klein Steel Calculated Industries Century Spring Metabo Hobart Filler Metals Harris Product Group Hypertherm Inc. International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry Ironworkers Local No. 70 Praxair Inc. Raymond Corp. Welding Sculpture (Construction Sector) This competition assesses abilities in developing a design, producing a welding sculpture, and delivering a presentation regarding all aspects of the sculpture s creation. Co-chair Shanen Aranmor, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc. (Calif.) Co-chair Karl Watson, Somerset Community College (Ky.) Olivia Boylan Charles Cross, The Lincoln Electric Co. (Wis.) Amanda Roe, Miller Electric Mfg. Co./ ITW Welding (Wis.) Hypertherm Inc. Lincoln Welders Miller Electric Praxair 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 61

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65 3M, 2, 8, 23-25, 38, 42, 45, 51, 57, 59, 63 ADESA, 24, 63, 24, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42-54, 56-58, 60, 63 Arconic Foundation, 24, 63 CareerSafe LLC, 24, 25, 63 Carhartt Inc., 24, 25, 38-42, 45, 47, 48, 51-53, 55, 58, Enterprise Holdings, 24, 25, 63 Ferguson Enterprises, 24, 25, 63 Festo Didactic Inc., 24, 63 Fine Homebuilding, 1, 19, 24, 63 GE Appliances, a Haier Company, 8, 23-25, 51, 63 Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, 24, 25, 63 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, 24, 63 Harley-Davidson, 8, 23-25, 53, 63 IAA, 3, 6, 24, 25, 41, 63 John Deere, 8, 16, 24, 25, 45, 63, 3, 16, 24, 25, 35, 37-60, 63, 8, 24, 25, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42-54, 56-58, 60, 63 Martin-Senour Paints, 24 Mercedes-Benz, 24, 25, 63 mikeroweworks Foundation, 1, 20, 24, 63 Miller Electric, 23-25, 42, NCCER, 23-25, 40, 52, 63 Newell Brands, 3, 24, 35, 37, 39, 40, 44-46, 48, 50-52, 54, 57, 58, 60, 63 PHCC Education Foundation, 24, 63 PPG Industries Inc., 24, 25, 37, 38, 63 Praxair Inc., 24, 61, 63, 23-25, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42-54, 56-60, 63 Safelite, 24, 63 Snap-on Incorporated, 3, 23-25, 34, 38, 40, 42, 45, 51, 53, 55, 63 Stanley Black & Decker, 24, 38, 45, 58, 63 State Farm Insurance Companies, 3, 7, 24, 38, 41, 42, 59, 63 The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), 24, 37, 41, 63 Toyota Motor North America, 8, 23, 24, 38, 63 U.S. Army, 8, 24, 25, 63 U.S. Coast Guard, 24, 25, 63 Universal Technical Institute, 23, 24, 38, 41, 42, 45, 51, 53, 55, 61, 63 Volvo Construction Equipment, 8, 24, 25, 63 Thank You, Partners! 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 63

66 Every two years, WorldSkills hosts the world championships of skills that attracts young professionals from all corners of the globe. Competitors gather for the chance to win a prestigious medal in their chosen skill. In 2019, the United States team will travel to Kazan, Russia, for the largest international trade competition. They ll compete against over 50 other nations in these areas: Autobody Repair Automotive Service Aircraft Maintenance Bakery Bricklaying Cabinetmaking Car Painting CNC Milling CNC Turning Cooking Graphic Design Hairdressing Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Mechanical Engineering (CAD) Mechatronics Plumbing Print Media Restaurant Service Web Design Welding SkillsUSA is the official U.S. representative to WorldSkills. During this year s SkillsUSA Championships, you can watch the 2019 WorldSkills USA finalists as they compete for a spot on the team. We will announce the official results at the Awards Ceremony on Friday night! Official U.S. Representative to WorldSkills Lead Sponsor, 2019 WorldSkills USA For more information and to support the 2019 WorldSkills USA team, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

67 BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES ACROSS THE COUNTRY CONGRATULATIONS ON QUALIFYING FOR THE SKILLSUSA COMPETITION! Lincoln Tech is proud to encourage this competitive spirit and when you re ready to plan what comes next after graduation, Lincoln schools can help! Full and partial scholarships for SkillsUSA winners and participants. More than $8 million in grants and scholarships available nationally*! Hands-on training for careers in fields like Welding, HVAC, Electrical Technology and Electronics, Computerized Manufacturing, Healthcare, Cosmetology, I.T., Culinary Arts, the Automotive and Diesel industries and more! Real-world facilities and industryexperienced instructors. Career search assistance upon graduation. Campuses located nationwide visit lincolntech.edu for a complete list of locations. CALL Programs vary by campus at Lincoln College of Technology and Lincoln Technical Institute. *This total represents all 2018 grant and scholarship funds made available by Lincoln Tech schools around the country to qualified students. Important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended Lincoln programs can be found at Financial aid available to those who qualify CR1427

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