Count down till the State Conference
in Hershey, PA April 12-14, 2023
Alert 20
4/3/2023
Contest Status is Live
Thank you for your patience.
Go to States> Contest Status>
The Contest Status tab is live. We will avoid changes but will adjust times and locations if absolutely necessary. Please listen for updates at the Opening Ceremony and check here for updates in red.
Alert 19
3/24/2023
The Pre-Program is ready to view
Thank you for your patience.
Go to States> Tentative Agenda>
Every Advisor will receive the 2023 SLSC Program at Registration. Students will receive a Pocket Program.
Alert 18
2/22/2023
Missing PA Scopes
We are aware of the missing PA Scopes. We are at the mercy of our volunteers - that do an amazing job supporting us - they are doing their best to get the competition instructions to you. Please be patient. The goal was February 2nd. As of this post, we are still missing 21 of 98. Four of the 21 are still missing State Chairs. How can you help our PA Team?
UPDATE 3/8/23 - 4 missing scopes and one Chair needed
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PLEASE review the Help Wanted Alert #14. We need your help to fill these positions.
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Leadership Competitions follow the NTS located in Absorb.
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Skilled and Occupationally Related Competitions can follow the NTS to prepare until the PA Scope is added.
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Check the Competition Scopes Tab (Under States) often.
Alert 17
2/16/2023
MARCH 1st DEADLINES
March 1st is an important deadline date for SkillsUSA. Please review the calendar on the Home Page for details.
MOST IMPORTANT is National Registration. Your SLSC participants must be Registered Members to attend.
Click the photo to link to SkillsUSA National Registration.
Alert 16
2/013/2023
Ask the Director
Beginning Tuesday February 21st until March 28th, Dodie will host a ZOOM Meeting each week for PA Advisors to stop by and ask questions. Meetings will be held from 4 PM to 5 PM. Login and stay for an hour, or stop by, ask your question, and leave.
The ZOOM Link was emailed to the PA Advisors listed under the Master Account. Keep it for your records - it will be a reoccurring link. Hope to see you there!
No meeting on March 7th due to Competition.
Alert 15
2/05/2023
SLSC Registration Opens on 2/06/23
For important documents, select the States Tab and review the links.
The SLSC Checklist is a useful tool - especially for new advisors.
Alert 14
1/09/2023
SEEKING HELP FOR SLSC 2023
Please review the live document. We are in need of assistance in these areas for the State Leadership and Skills Conference for 2023 in Hershey, PA in April.
ALL CHAIRS ARE FILLED! THANK YOU TEAM PA!!
Alert 12
11/23/2022
JSD A - Any skill may be demonstrated, provided it is a skill related to the occupational program of the competitor.
Page 3, Line 3 NTS - Competition Guidelines
JSD Open - Any technical skill may be demonstrated. The skill does not have to relate to the occupational program of the competitor.
Page 3, Line 3 NTS - Competition Guidelines
A is very clear, but we often ponder Open.
Direct from Nationals: The JSD Open technical skill does not have to relate to the program of study, but it CAN relate to the program of study. NTS Purpose: To evaluate each competitor’s ability to demonstrate and explain an entry-level technical skill used either in the occupational area for which he or she is training or outside the training area.
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Alert 13
1/04/2023
Exhibitor, Program Ads, and Scholarship Awards Forms
These forms are available to share with business, industry, schools, or any potential sponsors. They are located under Downloads on our Homepage. Click 2023 Exhibitor Letter of Invitation and/or 2023 Exhibitor Program Ad Scholarship Award Response Form.
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Alert 11
11/10/2022
National uploads to PA site
Your National registration is uploaded to the PA site on Friday evenings. At that time, members will be available to register for events on the state/district sites.
Alert 10
10/24/2022
Updated State Offered Competition List
The list is updated to align with the competition name on the National Technical Standards. You will notice a significant difference in the appearance of the Tech Standards this year.
Welding Sculpture is now Direct to States.
Consult your District Chair for more information.
Update 11/2/2022 CNC New name alignment with the National Technical Standards.
Updated 12/12/2022 CNC 5 -Axis Milling Programmer Demonstration (New to 2022-23) This competition is added to our list of State Competitions, and it will be a Direct to States.
https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/contest-descriptions/
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Alert 9
10/18/2022
Clothing Requirements
Clothing Requirement Location Instructions & Updates
General Regulations - See Page 4
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Alert 7
10/05/2022
New Cake Decorating District Competition (State Only)
We are thrilled to announce a Pilot Competition. AT THIS TIME: This competition will stop at the State Level and will not continue to Nationals. It is a two-member team from Culinary and/or Baking and Pastry. We supplied a District Level Scope for Districts that would like to participate this year. One team per District can attend State Competition.
UPDATE: The State Theme will be Fairy Tale
FOLLOW THE PA SCOPE UNDER COMPETITION SCOPES.
The scope attached here was an introduction to the competition this past fall.
Alert 6
10/05/2022
Instructions for Total Participation Plan (TPP) Schools
How to become a TPP school. This link will take you directly to the National Site location to acquire the instructions. We are here to help if you have questions.
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Alert 5
10/03/2022
Access the National Technical Standards
How to access the National Technical Standards
The National Technical Standards will be available on October 10th.
Alert 4
10/03/2022
Please note, there is a minor change to the Pin Design Contest. You will no longer need to include an emblem part.
Schools may have multiple submissions. Any member may submit one design
Alert 3
9/14/2022
District Chair Website Training
Training is available for your District Chairperson to prepare for District competition.
Alert 2
9/1/2022
Former and New Website
You will notice a link in the top left corner of the Home Page. This link will connect you with our former website layout. Change is good, but we also understand the need for consistency while changing. PLEASE refer to dates on all forms as we continue improving our site.
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Alert 1
9/1/2022
Welcome & Explanation
Welcome to SkillsUSA PA Alerts. Each Alert will be dated to simplify your filing system. This section of our website will be strictly pertinent information for your Chapter. Allow me to reassure you – it will be need to know updated info. I will not fill it with useless information. Enjoy!