for questions about these scores.Thirty-one North Carolina high school students recently won awards at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Industry leaders representing over 1,100 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions recognized the students for their demonstrated excellence in 94 hands-on occupational and leadership contests, such as robotics, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. All contests are designed, run and judged by industry using industry standards. "We are so proud of our students taking Career and Technical Education courses who continue to excel on national certification exams and in skills competitions," said State Superintendent June Atkinson. "These achievements are a testament to our teachers' dedication, our students' outstanding talents and they offer more proof that we are building a diverse workforce that will bring all types of new businesses and jobs to North Carolina." Top student winners received gold, silver and bronze medallions.

Many also received prizes such as tools of their trade and/or scholarships to further their careers and education. Championships is for high school and college-level students who are members of SkillsUSA. In addition, high scorers in the contests received Skill Point Certificates. The Skill Point Certificate was awarded in 86 occupational and leadership areas to students who achieved a high score defined by industry. Smallest Upright Vacuum CleanerThe SkillsUSA Championships have been a premier event since 1967. Supreme T Shirts ArchiveThe Skill Point Certificates were introduced in 2009 as a component of the SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System.Red Digital Cinema 4k Hd Camera The following North Carolina high school students received both medallions and Skill Point Certificates:

The following students were Skill Point Certificate recipients: "Over 5,900 students from every state in the nation came to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships this week," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Tim Lawrence. "This is the SkillsUSA partnership at its best. Students, instructors and industries are working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce and every student excels. These students prove that career and technical education expands opportunities." According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who take three or more Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in high school are more likely to attend college and stay there to graduate. In fact, 79 percent of CTE concentrators enrolled in postsecondary education within two years of high school graduation. And, students in CTE programs have a higher-than-average high school graduation rate. The national average high school graduation rate for students concentrating in CTE courses is 90 percent compared to an average national freshman graduation rate of 74.9 percent.

Industry support of the SkillsUSA Championships is valued at over $35 million in donated time, equipment, cash and material. All contests are run and judged by industry experts using industryContests assess hands-on, employability and academic skills. Over 1,700 industry judges and technical committee members participated this year. The SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System was developed as an extension of the SkillsUSA mission and supported by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The System recognizes students for excellence in occupational training; it assesses and documents the entry-level technical proficiency and cumulative experiences of candidates. SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryAlthough the Louisiana Postsecondary contestants comprised only 4.8% of the 329 total contestants in the 16 contests they entered, they earned 8.3% of the total medals and 12.5% of the gold medals. Nine (56%) of our LA contestants placed within the top ten scores of their respective contests.

SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryTwo Gold medals and two Bronze medals for Louisiana Postsecondary students. Amber Woods from Sowela won the Gold in Advertising Design. Jakob Volcheck from Bossier Parish Community College won Gold in Extemporaneous Speaking. Sonya Johnson from Northshore TCC won Bronze in Early Childhood Education. Patrick Lott from Northshore won Bronze in First Aid/CPR.... We had several more students place in the top ten of their contests. We appreciate their hard work and effort and that of their Advisors. SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryPost your own pictures from the conference.SkillsUSA - Louisiana Postsecondary added 11 new photos.Here are a few of the scenes at the NLSC.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryThe 2016 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is in full swing today. Louisiana Postsecondary has eighteen contestants at the conference and we are very hopeful that our students will earn some medals. We will find out on Friday evening. I'll post some pictures shortly.

SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryPlease post your pictures from the State Leadership and Skills Conference.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryThe State Leadership and Skills Conference was a great success. Pictures will be posted next week. Thanks to all the Advisors. SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryEnrollment is now closed. A NEW STATE RECORD !!!!!!! We now have 374 SkillsUSA members enrolled. 326 Students and 48 Professionals (Instructors and Administrators)... 22 contests so far. 17 Technical Leads selected. Register now for the Louisiana SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryAs of this morning there are: 319 Enrolled 35 Conference Registrations 16 Technical Leads Assigned Students registered for 12 Contests currently... Customer Service Electrical Construction Wiring First Aid/CPR Health Occupations Professional Portfolio HVAC Information Technology Services Medical Math Medical Terminology Nurse Assisting Photography Practical Nursing Welding Data changing hourly.

SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryTomorrow is the deadline for SkillsUSA membership enrollment for 2016. If you need any help with enrollment, email patricknelson@lctcs.edu.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryThe 'Sign Up' button above will take you directly to the SkillsUSA Registration site.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryAs of today: 242 Enrollments (Students and Advisors) 10 Schools Participating 14 Technical Leads assigned 30 Contests Anticipated... 3 Conference Registrations 3 Entries into Pin Design Competition SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryThe deadline for the Lapel Pin and T-Shirt designs has been extended to February 15th. Send your designs in soon.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryOnly ten days left to send your entry for the SkillsUSA Louisiana Postsecondary Lapel Pin and T-Shirt contests. Pin and/or T-Shirt designs must be submitted to patricknelson@lctcs.edu no later than January 15, 2016. The contest is open to all SkillsUSA student members. The winners will be announced at the state conference in April and will receive $100 Amazon Gift Cards.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryRegistration for the 2016 State Leadership and Skills Conference is now open.

/ to register your students or as an Advisor.SkillsUSA's Registration SystemSkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryVolume 4 of the SkillsUSA Postsecondary Newsletter was published today, as was the first Advisors' Update.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryAll SkillsUSA student members are eligible to compete in the state lapel pin and T-shirt design competitions. They do NOT have to be design students to enter. Designs must be submitted electronically to patricknelson@lctcs.edu by COB January 15th. Get started on those designs TODAY....and GOOD LUCK. The winners receive a $100 Amazon Gift Certificate.SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryHappy Thanksgiving to everyone!SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryAs some of the larger states have started enrolling their students, Louisiana Postsecondary in now tenth in the nation in enrollment. SkillsUSA - Louisiana PostsecondaryIf we can find three schools interested in fielding a "Teamworks" team to compete at the state conference, we can apply for a Lowe's Grant for materials up to $775 per team.