Friday Flash May 23, 2025
- Jeremy Boudreaux
- May 23
- 4 min read
National Leadership and Skills Conference (Updates)
Student and Advisor Testing Credentials Available at NLSC. If you are attending NLSC this year be sure to check out the following link for free credentials available for you. Reserve Now, because they are first come first served.
A limited number of the 2025 State Pins are still available for pre-ordering and can be picked up at the hotel in atlanta. They are first come first serve, so don't miss out on your chance on Pin Trading. https://www.skillsusala.org/product-page/2025-state-pin
Regular Guest passes not associated with the state delegation are now available on the NLSC Mini Site
NLSC Travel Scholarships are still available to apply for, see the end of this news flash for details.
Further information can be found at our state site and national mini-site.
Share Your Chapter Successes
The SkillsUSA Store is gearing up to bring the heat to national conference in Atlanta! This year, they will feature over 75 new SkillsUSA products, including 14 T-shirt designs, six new drinkware pieces and so much more. Plus, every purchase includes a gift! Please shop early if you need competition attire, SkillsUSA souvenirs for your supporter back home or the latest fashion gear to show your pride.
• SkillsUSA Store Hours at NLSC: Monday, June 23: Grand Opening 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 24: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 25: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Thursday, June 26: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Important Note: The SkillsUSA Store is CASHLESS! All major credit or debit cards and Apple Pay are accepted
SkillsUSA’s Advisors of the Year Finalists Announced
SkillsUSA’s five regional Advisors of the Year have been chosen through a competitive process that recognizes outstanding advisors for their work with student-led local chapters. Congratulations go to:
· Jennifer Probst, WEMOCO Career and Technical Education Center (N.Y.), Region 1
· Wanda Tyson, Nash Community College (N.C.), Region 2
· Matt Mullins, Lockport Township High School (Ill.), Region 3
· Pake Carlson, High Plains Technology Center (Okla.), Region 4
· Brady Mitchell, West - MEC NWC (Ariz.), Region 5
These five amazing SkillsUSA advisors will be interviewed at the National Leadership & Skills Conference, and one instructor will be named SkillsUSA 2025 Advisor of the Year on June 24.
Reflect on Your Chapter Success
The end of the school year is an excellent time for students to reflect on their personal growth during the year. Start a chapter meeting or class with a reflection question such as:
· What specific Essential Elements did you learn and grow through our chapter activities?
· How did you demonstrate your leadership skills this year?
· How did SkillsUSA help inform decisions about your future career path?
The answers to these questions and examination of their accomplishments can help students reflect on their growth and see the value of SkillsUSA in their life. For inspiration, encourage your students to visit the SkillsUSA Champions digital hub for more and submit a SkillsUSA story for consideration. Share a few stories with your students and ask them to write a story about their own SkillsUSA experiences.
Larry Rash Memorial Scholarship
The Larry Rash Scholarship provides one $2,500 award in 2025 to support active SkillsUSA members who plan to further their education in architectural drafting or a related field. One scholarship is granted to the best qualified applicant in an online application process, and the second award goes to the national high school gold medalist in architectural drafting at NLSC. This year’s online application winner is Amani Omar, High School for Construction Trades Engineering and Architecture, N.Y.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award Winners
SkillsUSA is an official certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) and recognizes its members for individual and team service efforts. This year, 71 SkillsUSA members from 33 SkillsUSA chapters in 12 states were recognized for their outstanding community service. Congratulations to these state associations: Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas! This national honor is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of the President of the United States. The award recognizes the best in the American spirit and encourages all Americans to improve their communities through volunteer service and civic participation. Gold, silver and bronze awards are based on the number of documented volunteer hours served over 12 consecutive months. Participants receive a lapel pin, certificate and a congratulatory letter from the President. For more information, visit the SkillsUSA webpage.
Scholarships
Apply for SkillsUSA-Aerotek “Make Your Mark” Scholarships!
SkillsUSA students are encouraged to apply for the SkillsUSA-Aerotek “Make Your Mark” scholarship. The scholarship is for student members who expect direct educational costs for the Fall 2025 term at a community college, technical college, certificate program or apprenticeship program. Applications close on May 30. Recipients will receive up to $5,000 toward tuition, books, tools, on-campus housing or other approved direct educational expenses. Applicants must be engaged in continuing education/career training in one of these pathways: Construction; Manufacturing; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Telecommunications Cabling Training; and Electronics Technology or Industrial Engineering Technology. Review the application and all eligibility criteria on these flyers in English and in Spanish.
SkillsUSA Scholarship Application Deadlines Coming Soon
Please encourage your students to apply for our incredible SkillsUSA scholarships including travel grants to attend the National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC). SkillsUSA student members can review eligibility criteria, scholarship amounts and applications on the scholarships page on the website. Hold a scholarship meeting to help members with their applications or essay or recommendation letters. For questions, contact our SkillsUSA Customer Care Team.
NLSC travel scholarships close May 26:
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Travel Scholarship (receive up to $1,500 to attend the 2025 NLSC)
Hyundai Travel Grant (receive up to $1,500 to attend the 2025 NLSC)
Scholarships closing on May 30:
Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship
SkillsUSA-Aerotek “Make Your Mark” Scholarships
Scholarship closing on June 30:
NAPA/SkillsUSA Transportation Repair Pathway Scholarship
Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship
The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, an Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Charitable Foundation, offers four merit-based $2,500 scholarships to SkillsUSA members each year. The scholarship provides tuition support for students pursuing postsecondary education/training in HVACR. Here are the 2025 winners:
• Caylan Hixon, Johnson Community College, N.C.
• Christopher Paukstis, Perry Technical Institute, Wash.
• Jonathan Rubio, Perry Technical Institute, Wash.
• Noah Durazo, Collin College, Texas
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