Skillswatch Jan 31 2017

Volume 4, January 31, 2017


Membership Status

Currently, 113 students and Advisors have joined as SkillsUSA members. An additional 67 are in the process of registering. For those who are new to the membership process, remember that registration is not complete until you press "submit". Use PO# 201611A and we will pay the membership fee for the advisors and the first 1,000 students.


Conference Registration

There are 4 registrants for the conference as of today. Please register as soon as possible so that we will know what is needed for the conference. You can register your students for any of the national contests listed in this newsletter except for the few that say (no state contest).


Confidentiality of Contest Scores

It has come to our attention that some students may be reluctant to compete for fear that they may suffer embarrassment if they do not score as high as they would like. Please reassure them that contest scores will not be published. They will be compiled by the state staff to determine the medal winners, and provided only to the students and Student Advisors for purposes of helping them identify areas in need of additional work. Please reassure your students that they will not be placed in any embarrassing position and that their contest scores will remain confidential. Encourage them to compete as an exciting growth experience.


Chapter Advisors

All of the colleges have selected a "Chapter Advisor" to act as the single point of contact regarding SkillsUSA concerns. The Chapter Advisors will provide information and assistance to local instructors and students and coordinate activities with state SkillsUSA staff. If you need assistance getting started with SkillsUSA, please call the Chapter Advisor for your college.

SkillsUSA Chapter Advisors 2016-2017

Baton Rouge Community College

Angela Saia, Graphics Instructor
[email protected]

Bossier Parish Community College

Jim Boyter, Resource Coordinator
[email protected]

Central Louisiana Community Technical College

Ashley Boyd
[email protected]

Delgado Community College

Lyle "Chris" McDonald, Automotive Technology Instructor
[email protected]

Fletcher Technical Community College

Caitlin Toups
[email protected]

Louisiana Delta Community College

Patricia Dunn, Assistant Director
[email protected]

Northshore Technical Community College

Arlendra Zenon, Instructor
[email protected]

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

Alena Harris, Instructor, Business Office Technology
[email protected]

Nunez Community College

Dr. Klaus Heyer, Professor, Natural History
[email protected]

River Parishes Community College

John Sluder, Program Coordinator
[email protected]

South Central Louisiana Technical College

Kelly Terrebonne
[email protected]

South Louisiana Community College

Rebecca Cernich, Asst. Dean of Workforce
[email protected]

SOWELA Technical Community College

Darrell Buck, Advertising Design Instructor
[email protected]


Conference Dates

2017 State Leadership and Skills Conference - April 27th and 28th Location: Northwest Louisiana Technical College Shreveport Campus, 2010 N. Market Street, Shreveport LA 71107 2017 National Leadership and Skills Conference - June 19th -23rd Location: Louisville, KY,   Kentucky Exposition Center


Become a Student Advisor

A "Student Advisor" is an instructor or administrator acting on the behalf of SkillsUSA student members. Advisors are responsible for providing students with all pertinent SkillsUSA information, preparing them for the competition and accompanying them to the state and national conferences. When you sign up as an Advisor, you will start receiving a copy of the "Advisors' Update," with more information specifically for Advisors as things progress.


Become a Technical Lead

A "Technical Lead" may be an instructor, an industry professional, or other knowledgeable person that is responsible for designing (or adapting) a test for the state competition. Technical Leads are also responsible for arranging for contest judges, contest orientation, and compiling and reporting scores. If you, or one of your corporate supporters, would like to be a Technical Lead for your skill area, please contact your Chapter Advisor or [email protected].

Lead

Darrell Buck Bill Burnside Bill Burnside Karolyn Harrell Arlendra Zenon Remy Williams Adrienne Abel

Contest 

Advertising Design Auto Refinishing Collision Repair Criminal Justice Early Childhood Ed. IT Services Medical Terminology                               

College

Sowela ICAR, FinishMaster ICAR, FinishMaster Northshore Northshore Northshore Sowela

Date Confirmed

  • 1-13-17
  • 11-16-16
  • 11-16-16
  • 12-13-16
  • 1-31-17
  • 1-31-17
  • 1-5-17

Problems Registering? Call the SkillsUSA Membership Hotline Toll Free: 844-875-4557


2017 Deadlines

  • Feb 3 - National T-shirt and Pin Designs due
  • Feb 15 - Louisiana Postsecondary Pin Designs and T-Shirt Designs are due. Open to all student members.
  • Mar 1 - SkillsUSA Membership Enrollment Deadline
  • April 13 - State Conference Registration Deadline
  • March 1 - National Youth Safety Video Contest entries due

SkillsUSA Contests

Contests Descriptions are available at the SkillsUSA website: http://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/contest-descriptions/ Instructors: If you teach any courses related to the contests below, please let your students know of this opportunity to compete for prizes and the chance to go to Louisville for the national competition. 3-D Visualization and Animation Action Skills Additive Manufacturing Advertising Design American Spirit Architectural Drafting Audio/Radio Production Automated Manufacturing Technology Automotive Refinishing Technology Automotive Service Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Basic Health Care Skills Broadcast News Production Building Maintenance Cabinetmaking Career Pathways Showcase Carpentry Chapter Business Procedure Chapter Display CNC Milling Specialist CNC Technician CNC Turning Specialist Collision Repair Technology Commercial Baking Community Action Project Community Service Computer Programming Cosmetology (No state contest) Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Customer Service Dental Assisting Diesel Equipment Technology Digital Cinema Production Early Childhood Education Electrical Construction Wiring Electronics Technology Employment Application Process Engineering Technology/Design Entrepreneurship Esthetics (No state contest) Extemporaneous Speaking Firefighting First Aid/CPR Graphic Communications Graphic Imaging Sublimation Health Knowledge Bowl Health Occupations Professional Portfolio Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration (HVACR) Humanoid Robotics (Demonstration) Industrial Motor Control Information Technology Services (formerly Computer Maintenance) Interactive Application and Game Development Internetworking Job Interview Job Skill Demonstration A Job Skill Demonstration Open Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology Marine Service Technology Masonry Mechatronics Medical Assisting Medical Math Medical Terminology Mobile Electronics Installation (Demonstration) Mobile Robotics Technology Motorcycle Service Technology Nail Care (No state contest) Nurse Assisting Occupational Health and Safety Opening and Closing Ceremonies Outstanding Chapter Photography Pin Design Plumbing Power Equipment Technology Practical Nursing Prepared Speech Principles of Engineering/Technology Promotional Bulletin Board Quiz Bowl Related Technical Math Residential Systems Installation and Maintenance Restaurant Service Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue Robotics and Automation Technology Screen Printing Technology Sheet Metal T-shirt Design Team Engineering Challenge (Middle School) TeamWorks Technical Computer Applications Technical Drafting Telecommunications Cabling Television (Video) Production Web Design Welding Welding Fabrication Welding Art/Sculpture


Resources

SkillsUSA (National Site): http://www.skillsusa.org/ LCTCS Website: http://www.lctcs.edu/ SkillsUSA Store: http://www.skillsusa.org/shop/ SkillsUSA Louisiana Postsecondary Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SkillsUSA-Louisiana-Postsecondary/1012003572168804?ref=hl