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Newsletter: Leadership Skills Conference
April 17-19, 2008

Issue: # 7 February 2008

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student excel.

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

The South Carolina Association of SkillsUSA provides unique opportunities for students to showcase their leadership ability and skill attainment through championships. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter!

Registration Instructions for Competitions

Students must be a SkillsUSA member before registering.

Steps for Registration
Go to www.skillsusa-register.org
Login, you may have to set up a login if you have never registered with SkillsUSA.
Click on Conference tab at the top of registration page, then My Registration. At the Filter Event, arrow to SC Leadership and Skills Conference. Refer to Show Steps for first time registering.
Good Luck!

Competition Hotel Information

The following grid reflects the total room block of 394 room nights.

Hotel
4/17/08
4/18/08
4/19/08
Rate
Group rate good through

Courtyard Marriott-Haywood Rd. Contact: Nick Groethe 864.234.0300
30
30
30
$89- plus tax
3/18/08

Hilton Grenville

Contact: Saskia Birkle 864.298.6844
30
30
15
$99- plus tax
3/25/08- or when block is full

Hyatt Place

Contact: Anna Challenger 864.232.3000
25
25
25
$109- plus tax
4/1/08

*Phoenix Inn

Contact: Kelly Hicks 864.233.4651
80
80
80
$70- plus tax
3/17/08 or until block has filled.

*Quality Inn Contact: Claudia Foley 864.271.0060
90
90
90
$70- plus tax
4/1/08

Sleep Inn Contact: Jeanne McGill 864.240.2006
50
50
50
$63.79- plus tax
3/17/08

*outside entrance

NOTE: These hotels are in the area and you are free to contact one of them. No conference rates have been made.

Champions at Work - Exhibitor Form

South Carolina, want to get your business or school noticed? Consider being an exhibitor at the South Carolina SkillsUSA Championships!

April 17-19, 2008
Carolina First Center

Greenville, South Carolina
Take this opportunity to promote, exhibit, and network with SC SkillsUSA students, advisors, and business and industry.

Students and teachers from all around South Carolina will be in attendance.

Exhibitor fee is $250.00 and includes pipe and drape, 6' table with skirting. For more information and to register to be an exhibitor, visit www.scskillsusa.org/exhibitorform

NTHS Scholarships Reminder

SkillsUSA has once again teamed up with the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) to promote outstanding student achievement with in career and technical education. SkillsUSA is offering two $1000 scholarships through NTHS, and these will be awarded at the 2008 national conference. An essay and application are required. The deadline is March 1, 2008. For more information, visit www.skillsusa.org/students/nths.shtml.
SCSkillsUSA Membership

As of February 18, 2008 there are 2,734 members!

Join Today!

Teacher and Student of the Year Awards

The SCSKillsUSA Board of Directors is excited to announce that we have voted to implement Teacher and Student of the Year Awards. Information regarding the nominations of a Teacher of the Year and/or Student of the Year can be found at www.scskillsusa.org. Applications can be downloaded from this site. The Board of Directors will choose the winners from the nominations. Winners will be announced at the April Leadership Conference.

Important Dates to Remember

February 23, 2008
Officer Applicant Interviews, Irmo Comprehensive High School
Pin & T-Shirt Judging

March 1, 2008
Teacher & Student of the Year Nominations Due, www.skillusa.org

March 3, 2008
Membership Due, www.skillusa.org

February 14 - Deadline March 14, 2008
Contest Registration online at National SkillsUSA www.skillsusa-register.org

April 1-2, 2008
Online testing for All SkillsUSA PDP & Written Occupational Tests 9:00am-3:00pm

April 17-19, 2008
Leadership & Skills Conference, Carolina First Center, Greenville, SC


Thank you for your continued support of the SC SkillsUSA program!



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