We went on the road this week for the 2019 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. An estimated 19,000 students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from 600 national corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions were on hand. As part of the conference, students competed in the SkillsUSA Championships, the largest skill competition in the world and the single largest day of industry volunteerism in America.
More than 6,400 students competed in 103 contests — from skilled and technical science contests to leadership development contests. Of those, about 100 students from Washington were on hand to showcase their skills.
It was an exciting week, and we wanted to share a few highlights with you:
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Day 2 at the @SkillsUSA #CNC Milling Championships with students programming on the @Haas_Automation simulators, and machined and inspected parts on display. @NIMS_Inc @SandvikCoromant @VERICUT_CGTech @CarlZeissIM pic.twitter.com/ICMzju3Gk4
— Greg Jones (@GregoryAJones) June 27, 2019
Marine Staff Sergeant Bradley Lang throws out the first pitch at Champions Night at Louisville Slugger Field! #NLSC19 pic.twitter.com/n1ctHigExl
— SkillsUSA (@SkillsUSA) June 26, 2019
It’s been a long day of competition @SkillsUSA Nationals. @hannah_rahn has worked so hard in her Aviation Maintenance Technology field. So proud of her! @KleinOak @KleinISD @KleinISD_CTE #oakem #Promise2Purpose #careerready pic.twitter.com/1VBeES9y0e
— jferrigno (@jenferrigno3) June 27, 2019
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Top #skilledtrades competitors are vying for national titles at @SkillsUSA! We’re proud to be part of this competition advocating to close the skills gap. #NLSC19 #skillsusa #improvinglives pic.twitter.com/5gqKM4xHBy
— 3M (@3M) June 26, 2019
We’ve had a lot of fun at @SkillsUSA‘s #NLSC19! Thanks for dropping by and checking us out! #CTE pic.twitter.com/tZSrl2JtmN
— Amatrol Inc. (@amatrol) June 27, 2019
What a great week at the @SkillsUSA TECHSPO! Thanks to everyone who visited the NCCER and BYF booths at the Discovery Zone! pic.twitter.com/K3J1KPK80Q
— NCCER (@NCCER) June 27, 2019
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Ashton White posing with her @SkillsUSA masonry division national championship project. Great job by all the competitors! #masonry #construction #bricklayer pic.twitter.com/8IftqqKIyp
— SPEC MIX® (@SPECMIX) June 27, 2019
Are you a job seeker? Head over to Meet the Employer event located in East Hall. #nlsc19 @MagnaInt @ADESAauction @3M https://t.co/tBUeimJen7 pic.twitter.com/N8wxBjibML
— SkillsUSA (@SkillsUSA) June 28, 2019
The goal of this year’s #NLSC19 Community Service event was to build 80 bikes to donate to local children. Thank you @TremcoRBM, @BoschToolsNA, @CBRE, @USCG & @Rogers_Electric for sponsoring this year’s event! pic.twitter.com/gbUBG4T6ij
— SkillsUSA (@SkillsUSA) June 28, 2019
This morning at #NLSC19, @CBRE worked alongside @SkillsUSA students to construct bikes to donate to local children. We were proud to sponsor this year’s Community Service event! Learn more about #CBRE’s Technical Trades here: https://t.co/cLDQ1c8qAF #FeelGoodFriday pic.twitter.com/8t2OUbUpRH
— CBRE GWS (@GWSworkplace) June 28, 2019
Closing Ceremony has begun! #nlsc19 pic.twitter.com/2VSQQf4GIR
— SkillsUSA (@SkillsUSA) June 28, 2019
Bringing home the bronze in American Spirit. Way to go Isaac Blanton, Emma Sisk, and Callie Bonee. @LCHSone @ShannwatWatson @lcssus @EngineerTchr #NLSC19 pic.twitter.com/VGosFqa6hu
— LCHS SkillsUSA Chapter 145 (@LCHS_SkillsUSA) June 28, 2019