SC SkillsUSA Conference To Show Off Technical Education

The SC SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference is April 15-17, 2010 at the Carolina First Center, Greenville, South Carolina. April 16 is open to the public. The Conference is a public showcase of technical education in South Carolina. It recognizes career and technical students who excel in their occupational areas, as well as in the leadership development activities that are such an integral part of the SkillsUSA program in the classroom.

The involvement of industry in the SC SkillsUSA Conference is essential. Experts in leadership, health occupations, and skilled and technical sciences donate their time to serve as contest judges and as technical committee members. They assume responsibility for selecting the skills that are to be judged, determining the format of the contests, and establishing the standards by which contestants will be judged.

Besides showcasing student’s skills, the Conference, by the very nature of competition, urges students to take pride in the work. It also provides prospective employers with an opportunity to see dedicated, motivated potential employees at work.

Through the years, SC SkillsUSA has been fortunate to have Home Builders and Contractors participate in competitive events. Wayne Moore, Harold Moore Builders, Inc, Greenville has chaired the TeamWorks Competitive Event in 2009 and now in 2010.

Construction events are a large component of the Conference. This year, there are approximately fourteen contests and 300-400 competitors.