2015-2016
Program of Work
“SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Connecting You to Career Success”
Secondary Division
Middle Schools
High Schools
2011-2012
Program
Skill
Centersof Work
2015-2016
Events Calendar
Date
Event
August 18
Board of Director’s Meeting – Yakima Convention Center (10AM)
September 12
September 15
Puget Sound Region Advisor Mtg – Seattle Skills Center – verify with coordinators
ACTE Trade & Industrial Education Awards applications due-3 categories
*New Teacher (less than 5 years)*Teacher (5+years)*Lifetime Service
Southwest Region Advisor Meeting – Skyview High School (4:00 PM)
Washington Leadership Training Institute – Advanced Training, WA DC
Olympic Region Advisor Meeting – Black Bear Restaurant (5:00 PM)
Central Region Advisor Meeting – Yakima Valley Skill Center (8:00 AM)
Central Region Fall Leadership Conference – Yakima Valley Skill Ctr
September
September
September
September
17
19
24
25
October
October
October 1
October 3
October 15-17
October 16
October 30
Eastern Region Advisor Meeting – TBD
Southwest Region Fall Leadership Conference - TBD
Puget Sound Regional Fall Advisor Meeting – Renton – verify with coordinators
Olympic Region Fall Leadership Conference – Aberdeen HS 10am-3pm, $$
Chapter Officer/Member/Advisor Training (open to all members) Chapter of
Excellence Training & Chapter Management, CISPUS LEARNING CENTER, Randle
State Conference Planning Meeting – CISPUS, Randle, WA
Board of Director’s Meeting LOWES (10AM)
November 14
1st Semester Membership Deadline
December
Lowes Grants Applications Due (if sponsor funding secured)
January
January
January
January
State Pin Design Submissions Due / State Program Cover submissions due
Regional Contest Site/Date Deadline (Regional Coordinators)
CTSO Legislative Day State Capital Building & Legislator visits 8am
State Officers in Olympia/Tacoma area for State Conference Planning
11
11
27
27 & 28
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
1
1
7-13
10
12
12
13
21
26
National CTE Month
NLSC Pin and T-Shirt Deadline
Advisor of the Year Application Due
SkillsUSA Week
All Regional results due to Contest Coordinator
Board of Director’s Meeting – BATES South Campus (time TBD)
Chapter of Excellence submissions due
State Contest Selection Mtg (State Directors & Regional Coordinators) 9am LACEY
Olympic Region Leadership Conference – River Ridge High School 9;30am-3pm
State Contest Invitation List Distributed
2015-2016
Events Calendar (continued)
March 1
March 1
Final Membership Deadline for National Competition
State Membership deadline for state competition
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER BEFORE YOUR REGIONAL COMPETITION
March 11
March 28-30
March 31-April 2
April
April 1
April TBD
April TBD
State Conference Hotel & Registration deadline
State Officer Pre-Conference Planning – Tacoma 3/28 4pm Murano
State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC) – Tacoma Hotel Murano
Judges & Student Contestants Contest Orientation – Tacoma
Post-Secondary SkillsUSA Spring Conference
President’s Volunteer Service Award Applications Due (skillsusa.org)
Sharon Melton Meyers Memorial Scholarship Applications Deadline
Conference Debriefing Meeting
May
May
May
May
International SkillsUSA Degree Application Deadline
SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Merit Scholarship Application Deadline
Board of Director Meeting – LOWES – 10AM Training facility, Renton
Mike ROWE NLSC Scholarship Applications due
1
TBD
12
TBD
June 21-24
National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) – Louisville KY
August 7-10
August 16-20
August 22
WA-ACTE Summer Conference – Davenport Grand, Spokane
SkillsUSA State Director’s Conference
Board of Director’s Meeting – Yakima Convention Center 10am
Contact Information
SkillsUSA Washington
P.O. Box 2698, Olympia, WA 98507
www.skillsusawashington.org
State Director
Dennis Wallace, OSPI/Skilled & Technical
Science Pathway Supervisor
Phone: 360-725-6241
Email: [email protected]
Executive Director
Terri Lufkin
Office/Cell Phone: 360.904.8578
Email: [email protected]
Central Region Coordinator
Ray & Linda Cyr (Davis High School)
Phone: 509-573-2770
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Olympic Region Coordinator
Keith Kuniyasu (River Ridge High School)
Phone: 360-412-4411 Ext. 42524
Email: [email protected]
Eastern Region Coordinator
Brandon Hirst (NEWTECH Skill Center)
Phone: 509-354-7423
Email: [email protected]
Puget Sound Region Coordinator(s)
Adam Scroggins
Phone: 253.683.5963
Email: [email protected]
Southwest Region Coordinator(s)
[email protected]
Karmen Ayres
Phone: 360.607.4915
Email: [email protected]
Pat McCue
Phone: 425.408.7177
Email: [email protected]
Joani Bishop (ACE @ The Tyee Complex)
Phone: 206-631-6473
Email:[email protected]
Riley Johnson
Phone: 360.953.4891
Email: [email protected]
Contest Coordinator
OPEN
Board of Directors
Jay Leviton (Chair) – Renton School District
Dennis Wallace – OSPI
Terri Lufkin – SkillsUSA Washington
Jody Robbins – WSATC & LNI
Bryan Watland – Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Jennifer Coyle – Carpenter Training Center
Paul Ringstad – Universal Technical Institute
Kathi Hale – Xerox Corporation
Robin Nixon – The Global Connection
Glenn Grossenbacher – PNW Snap-on Industrial
Donald McMichael – VP NW Lowes
Ed McVoy – State Farm
Monty Prather – SkillsUSA Washington P.S.
Raymond Cyr – Central Region
Andrew Berhow – Southwest Region
Adam Scoggins – Puget Sound Region
Brandon Hirst – Eastern Region
Tyler Renz – Olympic Region
Ayanna Nesbit – SkillsUSA State President
Moe Broom – WAVA Representative
Meet Your 2015-2016 State Officers
(Left to right) Reporter: Ian Sinclair – River Ridge; Secretary: Toni Pridemore – Fort Vancouver : President: Ayanna Nesbitt –
River Ridge; Parliamentarian: Cheyenne Zeller-YV Tech: Sergeant at Arms: Henry Bravomejia – Arlington; Alfonso GonzalezColin-AC Davis
2015-2016 SkillsUSA Year! “SkillsUSA, Champions at Work, Connecting You to Career Success”
This year’s State Officer Team welcomes each of you to join us on our journey as we seek ways to Connect You to
Career Success. Collectively we can increase members, create more opportunities and open doors for success for each and
every SkillsUSA Washington member.
Ian Sinclair “SkillsUSA is a place where everyone belongs, just like a family we all respect one another for our
many found talents”. Toni Pridemore “Connecting You to Career Success means that with what I learn from SkillsUSA,
I move closer to new opportunities for myself in the workplace.” Ayanna Nesbitt “SkillsUSA encourages us to be
passionate about excelling the workforce. Whether you participate in technical or leadership contests, SkillsUSA gives
you the opportunity to gain knowledge so you are prepared to enter the workforce“. Cheyenne Zeller “Connecting you
to Career Success means making goals and sticking to them no matter how hard it is to achieve the career you want.”
Henry Bravomejia "SkillsUSA: Champions at Work Connecting You to Career Success means SkillsUSA not only teaches
students a trade but also teaches them the soft skills that they need to be successful in the workplace."
Alfonso Gonzales Colin “SkillsUSA's theme means that our members are acquiring the necessary skills for their future
careers, through the aid of SkillsUSA!” Caleb Netterfield (SkillsUSA National Officer not pictured) “SkillsUSA means
vision. Each and every student sees a little different but together we see the future and how we can make our workforce
better.”
What will be your contribution to creating “Champions at Work, Connecting you to Career Success” for your chapter,
school and community?
Legislative Day 2015
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Membership Dues & Registration
SkillsUSA Washington membership registration will be completed through the SkillsUSA website.
To join SkillsUSA, go to: www.skillsusa.org/join or www.skillsusa-registger.org if you have previously
been a member. Please provide accurate, up to date email to receive membership incentives.
Students must be registered members (prior to competition) in order to compete at
regional, state or national competitions. Students must also be registered members to run
for state or national offices.
Submit membership rosters early. New or additional students can be submitted as they enter the
program or decide to join. State deadlines are prior to participating in your Region’s
leadership and/or technical contest. National Deadline to compete in National competition
is March 1, 2016. All dues (state & national) are to be paid to National SkillsUSA. State
dues are flowed back to the state by National SkillsUSA.
Dues are as follows:
Students: $16.00 ($8 State & $8 National)
Advisors & Professionals (Instructors, School Administrators & Advisory Committee
Members): $22.00 ($8 State & $14 National). THIS WILL BE INCREASING NEXT YEAR
Alumni: $5.00 (State Only)
Note: Some regions have additional affiliation or participation fees!
Contact Terri Lufkin, Executive Director, or Judy Garrison at National SkillsUSA for assistance with
membership/dues registration and payments. Judy can be contacted at: [email protected] or by
phone at: 703-737-0616. Membership questions can be answered by calling the Membership Hot Line at:
800-355-8422. Tuesdays and Thursdays they are open until 7pm.
Advisor’s Incentive: Register 1 professional member and 15 student members by November 16th and
you will receive one of SkillsUSA’s newest resources, Ignite. As a free member benefit, SkillsUSA
Professional members will receive Jump into Stem! and the Career Readiness Curriculum, CRC (access
by pin#). The CRC can help ensure students are being prepared for workplace success. CRC supports
the framework of the SkillsUSA mission, which includes personal, workplace and technical skills grounded
in academics – all essential to a successful, student-oriented career and technical education program.
This curriculum includes 31 lesson plans and is based on Common Core State Standards and infuses 21stcentury skills into student activities. Instructors who register with 100-perfect membership plus an
advisor will receive a SkillsUSA Program of Work calendar.
The Alumni Executive Board is offering an incentive for SkillsUSA advisors who sign up alumni from their
chapters. For every five members an advisor registers with the SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association, he or she
will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Lowe’s gift card.
To be officially entered into the drawing, the advisor must have students register online at: www.skillsusaregister.org/alumni/welcome.aspx. (Paper forms will not be accepted.)
The advisor must then send an email to Byekwaso Gilbert at [email protected]. The email must contain all of
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the advisor’s name, school, address, phone and email (make sure what you provide will be accessible to
you after June 1)
a list (for verification) of the students (first and last names) who registered as alumni
Remember that graduating seniors qualify to register during their senior year. Former SkillsUSA students are also
eligible, provided they are not members already. These students must register through their former advisor to be
counted as part of that advisor’s entry. Students may only register once. Deadline for entry into the drawing is
June 1.
Chapter Excellence Program (CEP)
The Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) honors chapter achievement relative to SkillsUSA’s framework of
developing personal, workplace and technical skills. The framework actualizes SkillsUSA’s mission “to
empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizen.” It also
serves as the blueprint for career readiness – our ultimate goal as an organization. By centering on
industry demands, the framework builds the foundation for relevant and intentional student learning and
employability skill development. Application can be submitted by Chapter or by section. Your section or
chapter can be recognized at State Conference as a Quality Chapter for achieving essential standards at
the First Level. Second Level achievement is also recognized at the State Conference as Bronze, Silver or
Gold Chapters of Distinction. Up to 10% of the Gold Chapter will be eligible for selection as a Model of
Excellence Chapter and recognition at the National Conference by completing the Third Level.
Lowe’s Sponsors $2,000 Grant to Recognize Chapter Excellence @ NLSC (pending sponsorship)
The program consists of four award levels, with the first three levels recognized by the state and the final level
eligible for national recognition. The 25 chapters selected as models of excellence will receive a $2,000 section or
chapter grant, which may be used to help offset expenses for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills
Conference. Complete your CEP application online at: www.skillsusa-register.org/Login.aspx.If you have questions,
contact Gayle Silvey by email to [email protected], or by phone at 404-216-6040.
Career Readiness Curriculum (CRC)
Each Professional SkillsUSA Instructor will receive the Career Readiness Curriculum. You will get a PIN #
when you become a member so join early. This practical and flexible standards-based curriculum
seamlessly integrates framework components into classroom instruction. It offers 31 user-friendly
lessons that incorporate employability skills, engaging activities and proven teaching methods for
effective learning. What’s more, it’s presented in a format that makes your job easier. The CRC was not
written to be an add-on or a step-by-step process; it was written to merge the SkillsUSA Framework with
what you’re already doing. It also presents career readiness in line with Common Core standards, and is
based on information from the US Dept. of Education, US Dept. of Labor, Partnership for 21st Century
Skills and the SCANS skills.
SkillsUSA Washington Contests - 2015-2016
Listed below are the contests offered at the National Level. State and Regional contests will
differ depending on interest and contest management at those levels. Contests listed in “Red” below
denote that this contest had no participants in the 2015 State Championships. All contests are
conducted in accordance with the 2015-2016 National Skills Technical Standards. These standards
should be reviewed prior to students competing in contests.
Skilled & Technical Science Contests
3-D Visualization & Animation
Advertising Design
American Sign Language (STATE ONLY)
Architectural Drafting
Audio/Radio Production
Automotive Maintenance (State Only)
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Automotive Refinishing Technology
Automotive Service Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Basic Electronics (STATE Only)
Basic Health Care Skills
Humanoid Robotics (Demo)
Industrial Motor Control
Internetworking
Interactive Application & Game Development
(STATE Only)
Jewelry Design (STATE Only)
Major Appliance & Refrigeration Repair
Marine Service Technology
Masonry
Mechatronics
Medical Assisting
Mobile Electronics Installation (Demo)
Broadcast News Production
Building Maintenance
Cabinetmaking
Carpentry
CNC Milling Technology
CNC Turning Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Commercial Baking
Computer Maintenance Technology
Computer Programming
Cosmetology
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Diesel Equipment Technology
Digital Cinema Production
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Construction Wiring
Electronics Technology
Engineering Technology/Design
Esthetics
Firefighting
Graphic Communications
Graphic Imaging Sublimation (Demo)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Mobile Robotics Technology
Motorcycle Service Technology
Nail Care
Nurse Assisting
Photography
Plumbing
Power Equipment Technology
Practical Nursing
Precision Machining Technology
Principles of Technology*
Residential Systems Installation & Maint
Restaurant Service
Robotics & Automation Technology
Robotics: Urban Search & Rescue (Demo)
Screen Printing Technology
Sheet Metal
Technical Computer Applications
Technical Drafting
Telecommunications Cabling
Television (Video) Production
T-Shirt Design
Web Design
Welding
Welding Fabrication
Welding Sculpture
Leadership Development Contests
Action Skills
American Spirit Notebook
Chapter Business Procedure
Chapter Display
Community Action (Demo)
Community Service
Creed (State Only)
Employment Application Process
Extemporaneous Speaking
Job Interview
Job Skill Demonstration “A”
Job Skill Demonstration “Open”
Occupational Health & Safety
Opening & Closing Ceremony
Outstanding Chapter Notebook
Pin Design
Prepared Speech
Promotional Bulletin Board
Quiz Bowl
Occupationally Related Contests
Career Pathways Showcase
Customer Service
Entrepreneurship
First Aid/CPR
Health Knowledge Bowl
Health Occupations Portfolio
Medical Math
Medical Terminology
Related Technical Math
Note: Regarding State Level Contests, individuals may participate in more than one contest. A
student may compete in up to three contests. (1) Technical Science Contest and either (2) Leadership
Development Contests or (2) Occupationally Related Contests. If not participating in a Skill Contest,
individuals may participate in a combination of 3 leadership and occupationally related contests.
Individuals may participate in only one Technical Contest.
At the Regional Level, consult your regional coordinator.
At the National Level, students are limited to only one contest in any of the above categories.
Resources
Be sure to investigate all that SkillsUSA has to offer through the national website at:
www.skillsusa.org and the Washington State website at: www.skillsusawashington.org. There is a large
amount of helpful information available to start and manage a chapter, plan for leadership and skills
conferences and contests, and prepare students through exciting events and activities. The information
is there, tap into it. You do not have to reinvent the wheel, simply use the one provided. If you need
chapter management assistance, simply contact the state executive director, regional coordinator or
state officer.
SkillsUSA Scholarships
SkillsUSA Alumni Merit Scholarship May 1 Deadline
The SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association is offering two annual merit-based $500 scholarships to qualifying
students. The $500 scholarships will recognize the unique qualities of SkillsUSA students including leadership,
commitment to community service, and advocating for career and technical education.
http://skillsusa.org/membership-resources/scholarships-financial-aid/alumni-friends-scholarship/
Culinary Institute of America National Student Organization Scholarship
31 one-time $3000 scholarships for active members of SkillsUSA. Separate scholarship for students who place
strongly in culinary or baking and pastry competitions. http://www.ciachef.edu/scholarships-by-campus/
National Technical Honor Society Scholarships for SkillsUSA Members April 1 Deadline
The NTHS annually awards a $1,000 scholarships to two high-school SkillsUSA members and two
college/postsecondary Skills USA members who are also involved in NTHS. For details go to:
http://skillsusa.org/membership-resources/scholarships-financial-aid/national-technical-honor-society/
Robert Flint Student Leadership Development Scholarship
SkillsUSA members with financial needs may be eligible for a Student Leadership Development Scholarship to
attend the Activate and Leverage conferences in June or the Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI) in
September. Four scholarships at $1,300 each will be awarded to attend Activate and Leverage training and four
scholarships at $800 each will be awarded to attend WLTI. Nominations can only be made by a state association
director. For details, contact your state SkillsUSA office. Terri Lufkin or Denny Wallace
Manufacturing Institute Scholarship Program
10 full-tuition scholarship toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a manufacturing-related degree program at
University of Phoenix. www.phoenix.edu/mischolar
Collision Repair Education Foundation Scholarship
Secondary and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have the
opportunity to apply for the over $200,000 in available scholarships and tool grants available through the Collision
Repair Education Foundation and the organization’s industry supporters. For details and application info, visit the
Collision Repair Education Foundation’s website
http://collisioneducationfoundation.org/student-scholarship-and-grant-opportunities-2014/
mikeroweWORKS Foundation Competitor Scholarship June Deadline
This scholarship is to provide support for SkillsUSA State contest winners who have insufficient personal, chapter,
school or community resources to participate at the 2016 Nationals SkillsUSA Championships. $1000.
http://skillsusa.org/membership-resources/scholarships-financial-aid/the-mikeroweworks-foundation-competitorscholarship/
Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship April 30th Deadline
Through a donation from the Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Fund, SkillsUSA and the McMinn County Vocational
Center SkillsUSA Alumni Association are offering a $500 scholarship to a SkillsUSA member for continuing education
in college or technical school. Visit: https://skillsusa.wufoo.com/forms/sharon-melton-myers-memorial-scholarship/
SkillsUSA Championships
The following scholarships are offered through the SkillsUSA national office to winners of the SkillSUSA
Championships. Most scholarships are awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners (gold, silver and bronze
medalists). In most cases, these scholarships are applied directly to tuition and education expenses. Medalists also
receive tools of the trade, software and other awards. For complete details, go to:
www.skillsusa.org/students/scholarships.shtml
International SkillsUSA Degree
Students who successfully complete the International Degree of the PDP are eligible for a $1000 travel scholarship
to attend the National Conference. Applications are due May 1st. Letters and accompanying materials are to be
sent to: International SkillsUSA Degree Review Committee, c/o SkillsUSA, 14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA
20176
Robert Flint Student Leadership Award
SkillsUSA members with financial needs may be eligible for a Student Leadership Development Scholarship to
attend the Activate and Leverage in June or the Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI) in September.
Four scholarships at $1,300 each will be awarded to attend Activate and Leverage training and four scholarships at
$800 each will be awarded to attend WLTI. Nominations can only be made by a state association director. For
details, contact your state SkillsUSA office, Terri Lufkin or Denny Wallace.
Lowe’s Schools In Need & Career Safe Grants
CareerSafe Grants- Vouchers will allow students to take an online assessment and earn their OSHA 10 hours
Construction or General Industry Safety Credential.
Lowe’s Schools in Need Grant
Provide basic needs to improve the quality of students’ education experience. Grants between $2500 and $25,000
are available. Applications will become available September 2015. Go to http://www.skillsusa.org for more
information and to secure an application. Applications must be received by December 15, 2015. Recipients from the
previous year are not eligible.
Image Contest
SkillsUSA Champions magazine features our members’ photography. We’re looking for images of SkillsUSA
Chapters in action, or the kind that show individual members’ concentration or perseverance. The photographer’s
chapter will be awarded $150 for a winning entry. For additional information, email Tom Hall, [email protected]
or write: SkillsUSA Champions, 14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176
Greetings from your State Director!
Dear SkillsUSA Advisor:
Greetings and best wishes for your 2015-16 school-year. May it be filled with positive activities and
experiences as well as personal and professional growth.
I just finished my first year. Last year was all about survival for me as I learned about SkillsUSA
Washington, our traditions and what it takes to make it through regionals, state and NLSC. Thanks to so many of
you for sharing your knowledge with me and to those of you who were new, thanks for being patient as I was
learning alongside you. This year I am looking forward to making things more organized and improving our
communication inside our organization. We’ve made some improvements to our website and will continue to work
on it. Please take the time to share your ideas for our future with me!
Martin Culbert and Julie Sutherland have resigned as our contest coordinators. Martin has accepted a new
position with AMAZON. He promises to help our new coordinator with a smooth transition for our last year in
Tacoma and at Bates Technical College before we move to Yakima for our state conferences in 2017, 2018 and
2019. Best wishes to Martin and thanks for his contributions to SkillsUSA Washington as a board member and
Contest Coordinator.
Adam Scroggins will continue as an official state certified SkillsUSA Trainer. Adam was certified to provide
this training and continues to get excellent reviews providing training to advisors across the state. Feel free to
request training in your area.
Karmen Ayres and Riley Johnson, State Officer Trainers, are continuing to help work with our State
Officer’s and have planned out some great training and community service projects to develop their leadership
skills and plan our state conference.
Continued thanks to our regional coordinators Ray & Linda Cyr (Central), Brandon Hirst (Eastern), Keith
Kuniyasu (Olympic), Pat McCue, Adam Scroggins and Joani Bishop (Puget Sound), Riley Johnson and Karmen Ayres
(South West) and our Board of Directors.
Terri Lufkin
2015-2016 National SkillsUSA Competition Theme
The SkillsUSA Competition Theme for the 2015-2016 school year is: “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Connecting You to Career Success”.
The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board
competitions is how our theme, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, Connecting You to Career Success, addresses the
SkillsUSA national program of work in the area of professional development.
Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:
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Why is ensuring career success for every member of SkillsUSA important to the economic health and
stability of our nation?
Describe how the mission of SkillsUSA — to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders
and responsible American citizens — guarantees career success.
How has the vision of career success changed over the decades?
Describe the skills and attitudes that business and industry are demanding of students for career success.
What elements of SkillsUSA ensure that members experience career success?
How has the definition of career success changed for the current generation of students from their
grandparents’ generation?
What does career success look like in the 21st century?
In the next 10 years, what skills are needed to fill the job-market skills gap, and how do SkillsUSA
members ensure career success through their SkillsUSA involvement?
What are the connections that SkillsUSA has built to ensure career success for its members?
How has SkillsUSA adapted over the years to provide members with the skills needed for career success?
How has your involvement in SkillsUSA ensured that you will be connected to career success?
Career success involves much more than mere dollars; describe the elements of experiencing true career
success.
Which SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing personal skills that are needed for career
success? Program examples may include those that improve the following: integrity, self-motivation, work
ethic, professionalism and responsibility.
Which SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing workplace skills that are needed for career
success? Program examples may include those that improve the following skills: communication, decision
making, teamwork, cultural sensitivity and leadership.
Which SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing technical skills that are needed for career
success? Program examples may include those that improve the following skills: technical literacy, jobspecific tasks, service to the community, ongoing professional development and an awareness of safety
and health issues.
2016 State Conference Program Cover Design Contest
GENERAL RULES
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Deadline for all designs is February 11, 2016.
Designers must be active/registered SkillsUSA members.
Artwork must be submitted electronically. Email designs to: [email protected]
The cover design should reflect the current state conference theme of SkillsUSA, Champions at Work,
Lighting the Way””
All SkillsUSA Washington or SkillsUSA logos must be the official logo supplied by SkillsUSA. No alterations
allowed. These are registered trademarks.
No more than five (5) designs may be submitted by a SkillsUSA student member.
The design will be selected by SkillsUSA Washington Staff and the State Officer Team. The winner will be
notified by the end of February 2016.
The winning designer will be invited to the State Leadership & Skills Conference to receive a cash award of
$50 and to be recognized by the state association at the Opening Session.
2016 State Conference Pin Design Contest
GENERAL RULES
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Deadline for all designs is January 11, 2016.
Pin designers must be active/registered SkillsUSA members.
Artwork must be submitted electronically – please use JPEG formatting. Email designs to:
[email protected]
The pin design should reflect Washington State and SkillsUSA.
No more than five (5) designs can be submitted by a SkillsUSA student member.
The design selected to be the year’s state conference pin will be selected by SkillsUSA Washington Staff
and the State Officer Team in mid-February and the winner will be notified by late February.
This pin design is not related to the Leadership Development Contest in Pin Design held at the State and
National Levels. It is recommended that individuals who submit a state pin design also compete in the
State Pin Design Contest.
The winning design will be invited to the State Leadership & Skill Conference to receive a cash prize of $50
and to be recognized by the state association. Approximately 2,500 pins will be manufactured from the
design in time for the State Leadership & Skills Conference. The pin will also be used for trading at the
National SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference.
PIN GUIDELINES
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No more than five (5) colors can be used. Each color must be separated by a black line or
outline.
Lettering is considered as part of the outline and does not count as one of the colors.
The pin size will not exceed 1.25 inches after it is made. Please take into consideration the
reduction in size and understand that very small detail in your design will not be seen.
Pin design submissions should be sent with dimensions of 5” x 5”.
The pin design should include the year.
Washington State pins are collector items and have tremendous trading value at the SkillsUSA
National Leadership & Skills Conference. Many state associations go to great lengths to design a
pin reflecting their state and its individuality. In designing the 2015 pin, remember the
uniqueness of our state and our quality of life.
Special Awards
Advisor of the Year 2015 Central Region
Nick Paulakis
Sunnyside High School
Nick has taught automotive classes at Sunnyside High School for the past 32 years. Mr. Paulakis is one
of the most liked and well respected members of Sunnyside High School. His classroom is structured
and welcoming. He sets high standards for all his students and consistently gives students feedback
on assessments to ensure they are meeting their goals. Nick is always willing to try new instructional
skills and is a leader outside his classroom.
As a SkillsUSA advisor, Nick is continually giving his students opportunities to show their expertise.
Nick hosts regional competitions and garners community support in the form of prizes for the winners.
Nick and his SkillsUSA members host an annual Senior Citizen dance, with a live band, for elderly
members of his community. Nick provides dance lessons for his students so they can dance with the
people that come. Nick is always willing to help in a time of need. Nick has served on the City Council
and as pastor for his church for the last eleven years.
National Student Officer 2015-2016
Caleb Netterfield
Bothel High School
SkillsUSA has lead me on a path with many gems and opportunities, places I have done well and
places to improve on. Although I have grown in many ways, the place of greatest impact is my new
found motivation. After regional, state and national conference, I now know what it means to be
satisfied by good work, hard work. Before SkillsUSA I understood that concept but never lived it out and
reaped the benefits. As a newly elected National Officer, I now know the immense satisfaction of good
hard work and am now further readied to get to work.
Caleb
SkillsUSA Washington - National Leadership & Skills Competition
2015 Medalists / Top 10 Places /Asterix denotes Skill Point Certificate
Additive Manufacturing
Ryan Regynski
Central Kitsap HS
Additive Manufacturing
Greg VanOrt
Central Kitsap HS
Audio-Radio Production
Joel Martinez
Yakima Valley Skill Center
Audio-Radio Production
Angelino Ortega Martinez
Yakima Valley Skill
Automotive Service Tech
Jonathon Ball
Aberdeen HS
Automotive Refinishing
Christopher Alcorta Wenatchee Valley Tech
Cabinetmaking
Cole Tamba
Port Angeles HS
Commercial Baking
Jennifer Kellogg
Arlington HS
Computer Programming
Caleb Wyllie
Central Kitsap HS
Cosmetology
Josie Zabala
Moses Lake HS
CNC Milling Specialist
Alex Picklesimer
Sno-Isle Vocational Skills
Customer Service
Trey Hartzell
Columbia River HS
Diesel Equipment Tech.
Nicholas Jamieson
Sno-Isle Vocational Skill Ctr
Digital Cinema Production Rylan Browning
Wenatchee Valley Tech
Digital Cinema Production Austin Flory
Wenatchee Valley Tech
Early Childhood Education Maria Torres
Davis HS
Electrical Construction Wiring Ryan Talevich
Aberdeen HS
Electronics Technology
Matthew Dickson
Auburn Riverside HS
Engineering Technology
Joy Clark
Central Kitsap HS
Engineering Technology
Becca Dotson
Central Kitsap HS
Engineering Technology
Madison Largey
Central Kitsap HS
Firefighting
Liam Key
Wenatchee HS
4th Place*
4th Place*
3rd Place (Bronze)*
3rd Place (Bronze)*
1st Place (Gold)*
*
9th Place*
*
2nd Place (Silver)*
*
5th Place
2nd Place (Silver)*
8th Place
6th Place*
6th Place*
9th Place*
*
10th Place*
2nd Place (Silver)*
2nd Place (Silver)*
2nd Place (Silver)*
5th Place*
Information Tech Service
Trent Kenny
Interactive App & Game Dev Luke Kieburtz
Interactive App & Game Dev Tyler Merriam
Interactive App & Game Dev Sarah Mydland
Interactive App & Game Dev Christine Wright
Major Appliance & Refrigeration Tech
Jacob Izatt
Medical Terminology
Liya Savochka
Mobile Electronics
Tanner Eberle
Occupational Health & Safety Katelyn Smitely
Open & Close Ceremonies
Ethan Ralph
Open & Close Ceremonies
Morganne Guier
Open & Close Ceremonies
Savannah Moffett
Open & Close Ceremonies
Toni Pridemore
Open & Close Ceremonies
Christian Ruiz
Open & Close Ceremonies
Diana Villalobos
Open & Close Ceremonies
Brett Young
Photography
Jesus Garcia
Power Equipment Tech
Ryan Miller
Related Technical Math
Kevin White
Robotics: Urban Search & Rescue Alexander Lambert
Robotics: Urban Search & Rescue Brand Siverts
Technical Computer App.
Curtis Holden
Television (Video) Prod.
Ryan Hartley
Television (Video) Prod.
Rylan Manning
Web Design
Ryan Allen
Web Design
Judah Wyllie
Rogers HS-Spokane
Digipen (Wanic Tech)
Digipen (Wanic Tech)
Digipen (Wanic Tech)
Digipen (Wanic Tech)
Aberdeen HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Newtech HS
River Ridge HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Fort Vancouver HS
Eisenhower HS
Riverside HS
Central Kitsap HS
Elma HS
Elma HS
Central Kitsap HS
Columbia River HS
Columbia River HS
Central Kitsap HS
Central Kitsap HS
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4th Place
4th Place*
4th Place*
4th Place*
3rd Place (Bronze)
5th Place*
2nd Place (Silver)*
9th Place
10th Place*
10th Place*
10th Place*
10th Place*
10th Place*
10th Place*
10th Place*
2nd Place (Silver)
*
7th Place*
4th Place*
4th Place*
9th Place
7th Place*
7th Place*
10th Place*
10th Place*
2014-15 SkillsUSA Washington (2547 total membership)
Membership in 2013-2014 (2185)
Chapter membership followed by increase or decrease from prior year
Aberdeen (31)
Arlington (45)+3
Battle Ground HS (4)+4
Bothell (48)+7
Central Kitsap (61)+14
Cheney (2)-5
Columbia Basin Tech (27)+27
Cusick HS (1)+1
Eastmont (9)+2
Ellensburg (18)+18
Ephrata (0)-6
Ferris (12)+3
Granger(5)-16
Hoquiam (0)-2
Jenkins (11)+4
Kentridge (18)-12
Lincoln (9)-6
Mark Morris (17)+6
Meadowdale (20)+5
Adna (0)-5
Academy of Citizenship & Empowerment (28)+4
Auburn (44)+29
Auburn Riverside (44)+15
Bellevue (16)-16
Bonney Lake (0)-15
Bremerton (10)+8
Cascade (8)-4
Central Valley (12)+7
Centralia (0)-3
Chief Leschi (0)-3
Clark County SC (52)-75
Columbia River (28)+8
Curtis Senior HS (33)+33
Davis (33)-8
Decatur (28)-3
Edmonds-Woodway (25)+10
Eisenhower (22)
Elma (23)-15
Enumclaw (11)+10
Evergreen (15)-13
Federal Way(0)-7
Forks (1)
Ft. Vancouver (46)
Highland HS (4)+4
Hockinson High School (3)+3
Hudson’s Bay (7)+7
Ilwaco High School (10)+10
Kelso (0)-3
Kent Meridian (8)+5
Lake Stevens (0)-3
Lewis & Clark (10)+1
Lindberg High School (8)+8
Lynnwood (9)+8
Mary M Knight (0)-5
Mary Walker (4)+4
Monroe (1)-9
Montesano (6)-1
Moses Lake (27)-12
Mountlake Terrance (0)-2
Newport (17)-5
North Thurston (23)+5
Olympia (0)-7
Orting Middle School (5)+5
Pierce County Skills Ctr (150)+89
Puget Sound SC (110)-37
Quincy High School (15)+2
Riverside (22)-6
Rogers Spokane (19)-10
Sedro-Woolley High School (8)+8
Shelton (18)+3
South Kitsap High School (1)+1
Stevenson (4)-5
Tahoma High School (18)+18
Todd Beamer (23)+12
Walla Walla (0)-7
Wenatchee (11)+11
West Seattle(0)-7
White River HS (5)+5
Woodland (13)+5
Mount Si (0)-8
Napavine High School (14)+14
NEW TECH SC (40)+3
Oak Harbor (5)+1
Olympic (18)-3
Pe Ell District 301 (7)-2
Port Angeles (25)-16
Pullman (19)+3
Rainier (11)-2
RA Long High School (11)+11
Sammamish (30)+11
Selah (16)+7
Skyview (13)+2
Spokane Valley SC (26)+12
Sumner (5)-1
Thomas Jefferson (91)
Tri Tech SC (56)+14
WaNic Tech (Digipen)(61)+12
Wenatchee Valley SC (83)+24
West Valley (12)-16
Winlock (23)
Yakima Valley Tech (156)-7
Mountain View (0)-6
New Market SC (28)+23
North Mason (8)+4
Oakville (0)-5
Orting High School (7)+7
Peninsula (0)-21
Professional Beauty School (6)-23
Puyallup (11)+2
River Ridge (14)+3
Rogers Puyallup (9)-10
Seattle Skill Center (7)-7
Sequim (8)+7
Sno-Isle SC (29)-30
Stanton Academy (2)-1
Sunnyside (88)-18
Timberline (9)+2
Wahluke (29)-10
Wa Virtual Academies (12)
West Sound Tech SC (31)+31
White Pass Jr/Sr High (11)+11
Woodinville High School (5)+5
Yelm (10)-4
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