Welcome to SkillsUSA Minnesota SkillsUSA Mission Statement:To help its student members become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. 
SkillsUSA Minnesota is part of a national organization that serves over a quarter million student members annually, organized into more than 14,700 chapters and 54 state and territorial associations (including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands). The Minnesota Association has offered leadership opportunities to over 200,000 student members since 1967, with a current annual membership of over 3,000. There are chapters in 29 technical colleges and 50 high schools or cooperative centers, with potential to serve many more. SkillsUSA is governed by a Board of Directors, elected from teachers that advise local chapters, and representing both the high school and college divisions and industry representatives. All programs are offered as integral to the curriculum.
SkillsUSA Championships Contest Results2010 SkillsUSA Minnesota Press ReleaseWhat an incredible week we had in Kansas City! I want to thank you for your support and dedication and the excellent work you did with your students in the Minnesota Delegation. Your contributions certainly helped make the 46th national conference a huge success.
The SkillsUSA Championships, held in Kansas City, Mo., took place June 21-25, 2010, as part of the SkillsUSA 46th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. During the week, more than 5,600 outstanding career and technical education students—all state contest winners competed hands-on in 96 different trade, technical and leadership fields.
For the second year in a row, Minnesota was ranked 7th in the nation, in medallion count. Competitors brought home 38 medallions in both divisions. A pinnacle achievement for SkillsUSA members as part of the new Work Force Ready System is the awarding of Skill Point Certificates. Earning a Skill Point Certificate is a significant achievement that documents a student’s knowledge and abilities within a certain area. This criterion is developed and endorsed by industry representatives. 66 Minnesota students earned Skill Point Certificates, signifying that they achieved technical competencies and proficiency on the national level.
Click to download the Press Release (.pdf) for full write up and a listing of all students and honors.
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