Who:
- Public school students from across Kentucky
- Thomas Thompson, Division Director for Student Transition and Career Development, Kentucky Department of Education
- Lea Lewis, Career and Technical Student Organization Branch Manager, Kentucky Department of Education
What: More than 1,000 career and technical education students from high schools and colleges across the state will compete in contests demonstrating their skills in career areas, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, hospitality and human services. The future workforce of Kentucky will be on display at the SkillsUSA Kentucky championship competitions.
When: 9-11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 25
Where: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville
About SkillsUSA:
SkillsUSA is the no. 1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 413,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3-D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served over 15 million members since its founding in 1965.
NOTE: If you are planning to attend this media availability, please email Jennifer Ginn for information about where to check in when you arrive.
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