2016 NLSC Program

OFFICIAL
PROGRAM
A grant from Newell Brands has made possible
this year’s edition of the official conference program.
NATIONAL
LEADERSHIPAND SKILLS
conference
SkillsUSA
14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176 • 703-777-8810
Web: www.skillsusa.org • Email: anyinfo@skillsusa.org
JUNE 18-24, 2016
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
W E L C O M E
There is no magic formula for attaining a
successful career. There are steps we must
take to connect us from where we are now
to our ultimate goal. You have already
taken the first and most important step:
being a SkillsUSA member. SkillsUSA gives
us the confidence to envision our futures,
then we achieve by doing. That means
being actively engaged in SkillsUSA in our
schools and in our communities.
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry
working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
SkillsUSA helps all students excel in their training and future
technical, skilled and service careers, including health occupations. Nationally, SkillsUSA serves more than 318,000 highschool, college/postsecondary and middle-school students and
their chapter advisors who are professional members.
Visit: www.skillsusa.org for more information and for frequent
updates to our conference photo and video coverage.
Watch for staff with “SkillsUSA Official Photo Crew” badges. You could appear
in next year’s conference program, SkillsUSA Champions magazine, a membership poster or video, or this week’s coverage on www.skillsusa.org.
In keeping with a tradition of respect for the individuality of our members
and our role in workforce development, SkillsUSA strives to ensure inclusive participation in all of our programs, partnerships and employment
opportunities.
Newell Brands
Thanks go to Newell Brands for its long-standing support of
our students and for the partnership that resulted in the sponsorship of this official program.
The National Association of Secondary
School Principals has placed
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and
Skills Conference on the 2016-17 NASSP
List of Approved Contests, Programs and
Activities for Students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Use the recycling bins around KEC for the extra glass, paper and
aluminum our conference brings to Louisville. Other bins will
collect used athletic shoes for our alumni’s WaterStep project.
C O N T E N T S
This conference program is printed on paper containing up to
?? percent post‑consumer waste.
USING THIS PROGRAM Hotel Maps, Bus Routes, Meeting Rooms
Percentage
2 above and space here reserved for FSC Environmental Benefits Statement (created by printer)
SkillsUSA TECHSPO Exhibitors by Area, Indoor Booth Locations
CONTEST MAPS West, North and South Wings; East Hall SAFETY MATTERS Security, Hotel Safety, Area Hospitals
ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS SkillsUSA Night, Other Fun Events
SkillsUSA UNIVERSITY Advisors’ Call to Action, Seminars DAY-BY-DAY SCHEDULE Event Times, Highlights and Agendas CONTEST SCHEDULE Required Meetings, Competitions, More
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SkillsUSA constantly pushes us out of our
comfort zones. Meaningful challenges help
us to express and experience our fullest
potential and recognize our own talents.
This week will be no different. Each of us
will leave here having discovered more
about ourselves and our world. We also
will leave here more strongly connected to
our careers and future success.
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Visit www.skillsusa.org for frequent
updates to our conference photo and
video coverage. The opening and awards
ceremonies will be streamed live at:
bit.ly/NLSCVideo2016
Try the new conference
program app! Just scan
this QR code:
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Using This Program
CARRY THIS POCKET PROGRAM at all times this week. Day-byday listings of general events begin on Page 34. Maps of Louisville and meeting rooms are on Pages 3-9. Skills competition
floor maps are on Pages 11-15 along with locations of nearby
SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. SkillsUSA Championships
contestants should refer to their separate schedule starting on
Page 50, where the times and locations of contests, mandatory
meetings and related activities are listed by event name.
REGISTRATION/LOST AND FOUND
Registration is in Room E-1 of the Kentucky Exposition Center
(KEC), located off the North Wing Lobby. Lost and found
services will be in the registration office. The Communications
and Media Room is located across the hall in E-3. Conference
Management Headquarters’ location is on the North Wing
Lobby second floor. See Pages 62-63 for a listing of other staff
locations.
WHAT TO WEAR
In the day-by-day schedule section, clothing
requirements are listed for specific events. To
be allowed on stage at Friday’s Awards Ceremony, winners are required to wear SkillsUSA
official attire* or official SkillsUSA Championships work clothing. At Tuesday’s Opening
Ceremony, SkillsUSA official attire or other
professional attire is required. No backpacks or
large tote bags are allowed in Freedom Hall.
(*As defined, official attire begins with the SkillsUSA red blazer/windbreaker
or black jacket. For women, it also includes a white blouse [collarless or
small-collared], knee-length black dress skirt or black dress slacks, black
sheer [not opaque] or skin-tone seamless hose, and black shoes. For men,
official attire also includes a white dress shirt, solid black tie, black dress
slacks, plain black socks and black dress shoes.)
For admission to all SkillsUSA events, participants must wear
the official name badge and appropriate attire. SkillsUSA logo
wear is acceptable when appropriate, meaning shirts and other
items bearing the logos of SkillsUSA or state associations. Logo
wear can be purchased at the SkillsUSA Store in the KEC North
Wing Lobby. Contestants must wear the work clothing specified
in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards during
their competitions.
AWARDS CEREMONY/KENTUCKY KINGDOM
Extra Awards Ceremony passes ($10) and Kentucky Kingdom
tickets ($20) will be available for purchase in the KEC North
Wing Lobby and Room E-1. Awards Ceremony passes will also
be sold on Friday at the door of Freedom Hall starting at 5 p.m.;
admission is free for children age 10 and under.
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n West Wing n North Wing
n West Hall n East Hall
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Freedom Hall
East Hall
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KEC). The contests and SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibits are spread
throughout KEC in the West Wing, North Wing, East Wing and South
Wing; see program maps on Pages 11-15. Delegate meetings and
SkillsUSA University seminars are on the South Wing C second level.
Bus transportation from all hotels is provided during the official
conference dates. See Page 5 for the bus route assignments. Evening
transportation is provided to the opening and awards ceremonies on
Tuesday and Friday, Kentucky Kingdom on Thursday and, for ticket
holders only, the Selena Gomez concert and Muhammad Ali Center
on Wednesday (no downtown bus that night). Bus transportation is
available only to paid, registered NLSC attendees wearing the official
conference name badge.
Check the enclosed daily and contest schedules for specific locations and times.
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n Conference Hotels
1. Airport & Expo LaQuinta Inn
& Suites
2. Baymont Inn – Airport South
3. Best Western – Albany, Ind.
4. Best Western East
5. Breckinridge Inn
6. The Brown Hotel
7. Clarion Lake View
8. Comfort Inn & Suites/Airport
& Expo
9. Comfort Suites Paramount
10. Cottonwood Suites Louisville Fair
& Expo
11. Courtyard Louisville Airport
12. Courtyard Louisville Downtown
13. Courtyard Louisville East
14. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
15. Drury Inn & Suites
16. Embassy Suites Louisville
17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Louisville
Downtown
18. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville
Airport
19. Galt House Hotel & Suites
20. Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown
21. Hampton Inn Louisville North/
Clarksville
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Hampton Inn Louisville – Airport
Hawthorne Suites
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville
Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Downtown
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport –
Fair/Expo
Holiday Inn Louisville East –
Hurstbourne
Horseshoe Hotel
Hyatt Regency Louisville
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Louisville Marriott East
Ramada Limited Louisville/Near
Expo Center
Ramada Plaza Louisville
Residence Inn Louisville Airport
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
Sheraton Louisville Riverside
Sleep Inn
SpringHill Suites Louisville Airport
SpringHill Suites Louisville
Downtown
SpringHill Suites North
Maps& meeting rooms
Louisville
Area
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Bus Routes
Remember your route number. Most buses run every 15-30 minutes, Tuesday
through Friday. See your conference registration packet for specific pickup
areas at your hotel. Conference badges are required to ride buses.
1. Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown,
SpringHill Suites Louisville
Downtown, Louisville Marriott
Downtown, Hyatt Regency Louisville,
Courtyard Louisville Downtown
2. The Brown Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn
Louisville Downtown, Embassy Suites
Louisville, Seelbach Hilton Louisville,
Holiday Inn Express
3. Breckinridge Inn
4. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport,
Four Points Sheraton Louisville
Airport, Holiday Inn Louisville
Airport – Fair/Expo, Ramada
Limited Airport/Expo, Hampton Inn
Louisville Airport, Residence Inn
Louisville KEC/Airport, SpringHill
Suites Louisville Airport
5. Galt House Hotel & Suites
6. Courtyard Louisville Airport, Comfort
Inn & Suites/Airport & Expo
7. Comfort Suites Paramount, Baymont
Inn – Airport South, Airport & Expo
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
8. Hampton Inn Louisville North/
Clarksville, Clarion Lake View, Best
Western Albany, Hawthorne Suites,
Sheraton Louisville Riverside
9. Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, Drury Inn
& Suites, Courtyard Louisville East
10. Best Western East, Louisville Marriott
East, Ramada Plaza Louisville
11. Cottonwood Suites Louisville Fair
& Expo
12. Horseshoe Hotel (Indiana)
13. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
14. Off-site event transportation
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n West Hall
Meeting
Rooms
West Wing
West Hall
West Hall Rooms
Pedestrian Doors
to West Wing
Women
W9
W8
W7
W6
W5
W3
W16
W15
W11 W12
concessions
Pedestrian
Doors
W17
Concessions
West Hall A
Men
W4
W13
Lobby
Women
Men
W10
Men Women
Loading Dock
W14
Pedestrian
Doors
West Hall B
W2
W1
Women
Pedestrian
Doors
Men
Concessions
Pedestrian
Doors
n East Hall/
North Wing
Lobby Rooms
East Hall
East Hall
North Lobby
Second Floor
Student
Lounge
Concessions
First
Aid
E3
E4
Communications
& Media
Alumni/
Business Partners
SkillsUSA Store
Women Men
North
Wing
Lobby
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Booths
to Alumni Welcome Booth
E1
Registration/
Lost & Found
E2
Maps& meeting rooms
n Freedom Hall
Meeting
Rooms
Freedom Hall
Bar
Kitchen
Area
Coat Check
Behind Stage Second Level
University
of Louisville
President’s
Room
University
of Louisville
Ballroom
Stairs
Storage
Elevator
Ramp Up
Hallway
The
Club
Behind Stage Lower Level
Media &
Production
Ramp Down to Arena Floor
Elevator
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Freedom Hall
Home Team 2
Star 4
Star 1
Star 2
Star 3
Visitor
Men 1
Sta
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Home Team 1
Visitor
Men 2
Women 2
Freedom Hall Front Second Level
VIP
Board Room
Saddle & Sirloin
VIP 1
VIP 2
Freedom Hall Front Lower Level
A4
V1
A3
V2
A2
V3
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n South Wing
Meeting
Rooms
South Wing A
South Wing B
South Wing C
South Wing A
Lobby
South Wing B
Conference
Center with
SWA Lobby
B100
Conf.
B107
Conf.
B108
Conf.
B109
Conf.
B110
B101
B102
South Wing
KEC
Storage
B103
Concourse
B Men
Concourse
B
Women
SWB
Women
SWB
Men
B104
B105
B106
To South Wing Lobby
South Wing B Lobby
(Below)
C2001
C2002
South Wing
Mezzanine with
B & C Lobbies
First Aid
C101
C105
C108
C109
C112
C102
Service Corridor
C201
C103
C202
C106
C107
South Wing C Hall
with Conference
Center & C Lobby
C110
Service Corridor
Service Corridor
C104
C2003
C203
C204
C205
C111
Service Corridor
National
Officers HQ
206
KEC
Break
Room
207
Delegate
Office
South Wing C Lobby
(Below)
Student
Lounge
Concessions
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Maps& meeting rooms
n Crowne Plaza
Meeting
Rooms
Crowne
Ballroom
Entrance
CR-3
Crowne
Ballroom A
CR-2
Crowne
Registration
Elevator
Pendleton
Crowne
Ballroom B
Exhibit
Hall
Crowne
Ballroom C
Madison
Oldham
Perry
Knox Jefferson Hancock
First Floor
Elliott
Franklin
Grant
Coronet
Ballroom
Carroll
Luersen
Lobby
Main
Entrance
Russell
Elevator
Shelby
Second Floor
Trimble
Taylor
Whitley
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SkillsUSA
TECHSPO
SkillsUSA TECHSPO, the nation's
largest trade show in career and
technical education, is short for
technical exposition. It draws
top industries, educational institutions, associations and other
organizations.
The three-day show throughout the Kentucky Exposition
Center (KEC) runs Tuesday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.5 p.m., and Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. See the following pages for
exhibit locations in the midst of the SkillsUSA Championships.
SkillsUSA TECHSPO has expanded outside the KEC with outdoor
exhibits in Parking Lot A.
Outdoor Exhibitors (KEC Lot A)
See maps on following pages for indoor exhibit locations.
Liquid Nails
Southwire
Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.
Stiletto
Milwaukee Tool
Toyota Motor North America
School of Automotive Machinists
WyoTech
Snap-on
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West Wing
n West Wing
Contests
SkillsUSA
Construction
West Hall
Broadcast
News
Production
West Wing
TeamWorks
Lowe’s
Build a Bench
Welding
Fabrication
Carpentry
Firefighting
Crime Scene
Investigation
Cabinetmaking
Masonry
Electrical
Construction
Wiring
Sheet Metal
TeamWorks
Storage
Plumbing
Residential Systems
Installation & Maintenance
Building Maintenance
Criminal
Justice
West Hall
n Architecture and Construction
nManufacturing
n Health Sciences/Law,
Public Safety and Corrections
n SkillsUSA TECHSPO
Please refer to the Contest Schedule (beginning on Page 50) for the locations of
leadership and other contests not listed here.
West Wing Exhibitors
See maps on following pages for other
exhibit locations.
Ideal Industries Inc.................. W83, W84
Interstates Construction Services........ W68
Irwin Tools...............................................
W49, W51, W52, W53, W54, W55, W56
Morton Buildings Inc................ W37, W39
NCCER ................................... W31, W32
PC Construction................................. W43
SawStop........................................... W44
TIC – The Industrial Company........... W34
Championships
maps
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North Wing
n North Wing Contests
Audio/Radio Production
Mobile Robotics
Technology
Television (Video) Production
Humanoid Robotics
Technical
Drafting
Digital Cinema Production
North Wing
Electronics Technology
Urban
Architectural
Search &
Rescue Drafting
Outstanding Chapter 3-D Visualization
& Animation
Restaurant Service
Web Design
Commercial Baking
Culinary Arts
Photography
Pin Design
Dental Assisting
Technical Computer Applications
Information Technology Services
Internetworking
Interactive Application & Video Game Development
CPR/First Aid
Nurse
Assisting
Medical
Assisting
Practical
Nursing
Mobile Electronics Installation
Additive Manufacturing
Team Engineering Challenge
Computer Programming
n Arts, A/V Technology and
Communications
nLeadership
n Health Sciences/Law, Public
Safety and Corrections
n STEM/Information Technology
nManufacturing
n SkillsUSA TECHSPO
Please refer to the Contest Schedule (beginning on Page 50) for the locations of
leadership and other contests not listed here.
North Wing Exhibitors
See maps on following pages for
other exhibit locations.
“TT” before number denotes tabletop exhibit.
ACT Foundation..................................N13
Art Institute, The .................................N9
Cellular Store Inc., The ............. N32, N33
Certiport............................................N28
Chief Architect...................................N27
Cianbro.............................................TT-8
CompTIA............................................N23
Country Meats...................................N42
Culinary Institute of America..............N10
Custom Resources Fundraising..................
.......................................TT–10, TT–12
Dollars for U Bags to Bucks.............. TT–7
Exploring Robotics.............................N15
GreenpowerUSA & Siemens ...............N37
Hocking College ................................N26
International Society of Certified
Electronics Technicians.................. TT–09
Koch Industries/C. Koch Fndtn. .N31, N33
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KP Education Systems........................N12
Little Caesars Pizza Kits......................N22
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council .....
......................................................N39
National Technical Honor Society........N36
NOCTI & Ferris State University. N38, N40
Nucor................................................N21
Ozark Delight Candy...................... TT–11
Pearson ............................................N35
Peterson’s Nelnet LLC.........................N30
Project Lead the Way.........................N11
Savannah College of Art and Design...N16
SoftPlan............................................N29
Sullivan University.............................N14
U.S. Army ................................... N1, N5
U.S. Coast Guard...............................N17
VirtualJobShadow.com.......................N25
ZeeCraft Tech LLC..............................N41
Championships
maps
East Hall
North Lobby
n East Hall Contests
Basic Health
Care Skills
Courtesy
Corps
Chapter
Display
n STEM/Information Technology
ll
East Ha
North
Wing
Lobby
n SkillsUSA TECHSPO
n Health Sciences/Law, Public Safety
and Corrections
Please refer to the Contest Schedule (beginning on Page 50) for the locations of
leadership and other contests not listed here.
East Hall
and North Wing Lobby
Exhibitors
See map on following page for other exhibit locations.
CareerSafe................. E29, E30, E31, E32
Goodheart-Willcox......................E21, E23
Lincoln Tech................ E17, E18, E19, E20
Pitsco Education................................... E2
Precision Exams................................... E1
SkillsUSA Alumni......................................
E25, E26, E27, E28 & North Wing Lobby
U.S. Army ......................... E5, E6, E7, E8
U.S. Navy Recruiting...................E11, E13
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South Wing A
South Wing B
South Wing C
n South Wing Contests
Career Pathways
Showcase
Esthetics
Promotional
Bulletin Board
Graphic
Communications
Aviation Maintenance
Technology
Graphics
Imaging –
Sublimation
Automotive Refinishing
Technology
Screen Printing
Technology
Major Appliance &
Refrigeration Technology
Telecommunications
Cabling
Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration
Diesel Equipment
Technology
Motorcycle Service Technology
Industrial
Motor
Control
Mechatronics
ng B
Collision Repair
Technology
i
South W
Advertising
Design
T-shirt
Design
ng A
Cosmetology
i
South W
Nail Care
Automotive Service
Technology
Robotics & Automation
Technology
CNC Milling Specialist
CNC Turning Specialist
CNC Technician
ing C
South W
Automated Manufacturing
Technology
Power Equipment
Technology
Engineering
Technology/Design
Technology Demos
Welding Sculpture
SkillsUSA & GE Appliances
MakerSpace
Welding
n STEM/Information Technology
n Transportation, Distribution and
Logistics
n Arts, A/V Technology and
Communications
nManufacturing
nLeadership
n SkillsUSA TECHSPO
= SkillsUSA TECHSPO
Marine
Service
Technology
Please refer to the Contest Schedule (beginning on Page 50) for the locations of
leadership and other contests not listed here.
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Championships
maps
South Wing Exhibitors
Air Products Inc. ............................. S155
Amatrol Inc..................S129, S131, S133
American Fire Sprinkler Association.... S90
American Technical Publishers.S118, S120
Association for Manufacturing Excellence .
.................................................... S169
Association for Skilled & Technical
Sciences.......................................... S74
B3C Fuel Solutions LLC..................... S132
B’laster Corp..............................S76, S78
Carhartt Inc....................................... S57
Car-Part.com .................................... S50
Caterpillar......................................... S93
CGTech............................................ S149
Clean Air America Inc. ..................... S156
Cloud Peak Energy........................... S163
CNC Software Inc. ........................... S151
Cognisco Technologies Inc. ............... S119
Corning............................................. S31
Cummins Inc. .....................S73, S75, S77
DS SolidWorks Corp. ..................S41, S43
Eaton Hydraulics Training Services.... S101
Electude.......................................... S116
Elenco Electronics Inc......................... S34
Equipment & Engine Training Council .......
.................................................... S134
ETA International............................... S35
Famic Technologies.......................... S105
FANUC America Corp. ...................... S141
FEIN................................................ S146
Fort Scott Community College ............ S32
Future Tek....................................... S115
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. & Bluegrass
Harley-Davidson ..................S106, S107
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.....
.................................................... S164
HTEC Network Partners —
Haas Automation Inc. ................... S137
Hunter Engineering Co. .. S67, S68, S69, S70
Huntington Ingalls .......................... S162
Hussmann Corp. ............................... S71
Hypertherm Inc..S157, S158, S159, S160
I-CAR................................................ S72
IMPACT............................................ S154
Independent Electrical Contractors.... S121
Industrial Career Pathways............... S145
It’s A Hoot!........................................ S20
John Deere...................................... S125
Johnson & Wales University............... S89
Koch Industries/Charles Koch Foundation
................................................. S2, S4
Leading Edge Industrial Technologies LLC
.................................................... S167
Lincoln Electric.........................................
....S150, S152, S166, S168, S170, S172
LKQ Corp. ......................................... S64
Milwaukee Tool .................S79 & Outdoor
NACCE & HP Life................................ S33
National Fluid Power Association...... S161
National Geographic Learning/
Cengage Learning........................ S1, S3
Norfolk Southern Corp. ................... S136
North American Technician Excellence.......
.................................................... S171
Penske Truck Leasing..................S86, S88
Pittsburg State University............S61, S62
Presentation Solutions Inc. .........S49, S51
Ranken Technical College................... S80
Regis Corp. ................................S17, S19
Roland DGA ...............................S40, S42
Safelite AutoGlass............................ S135
Sawyer Manufacturing Co. .............. S176
Sears Auto......................................... S38
Sears Craftsman Club ........................ S65
Sears Home Services.......................... S36
Selective Service System.................... S87
SGIA ................................................ S63
SkillsUSA Alumni.............................. S107
Snap-on ...........................S81 & Outdoor
Southwire................................................
....S109, S110, S111, S112, S113, S114
STAR Center....................................... S92
Starrett Co. ..................................... S147
State Farm Insurance..................S21, S22
State Technical College of Missouri...... S91
Stratasys ...................................S45, S46
Sullivan College of Tech & Design..... S148
Supercuts...........................S11, S13, S15
Source International, The..................... S9
Tooling U – SME.............................. S117
TIC – The Industrial Company.......... S165
Trinity Industries.............................. S174
United Equipment Sales Inc. .............. S52
Universal Laser Systems..............S37, S39
Universal Technical Institute............... S97
U.S. Army .................S53, S54, S55, S56
U.S. Coast Guard............................... S85
Western Michigan University –
College of Aviation........................... S44
WyoTech............................S48 & Outdoor
Yamaha Motor Corp. ....................... S130
ZEISS Industrial Metrology............... S153
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Safetymatters
WHETHER THIS IS your first time away from home or you’re
an experienced traveler, take time to review this information.
Your safety and security is SkillsUSA’s highest concern. For that
reason, these precautions have been implemented:
• Your official name badge must be worn at all times during the conference. Without it, you’ll be stopped by security personnel before entering
events. Don’t attach pins or anything else to the badge that might obscure
your name and personal barcode.
• At the entrance to official events, on an as-needed basis, searches may be
conducted of conference participants and their backpacks, handbags, packages or other items they are carrying. Tote bags and backpacks are not
permitted in Freedom Hall.
• SkillsUSA has increased the use of uniformed and plainclothes security
guards and security video cameras. Security procedures have been reviewed
with the convention center staff as well as conference hotels and other
facilities.
HOTEL SAFETY
• While in your room, always use the deadbolt and chain. Do not leave your
door open. Do not open your door to anyone you do not personally know.
Call the front desk to verify hotel staff, security guards or others requesting
entrance to your room. Should you encounter questionable individuals,
please report such people to the hotel front desk.
• Do not leave valuables out in the open. Hotels provide lock boxes for your
security.
• Most hotels have security officers; please call on them for assistance and
advice.
FIRE SAFETY
Prepare!
• Investigate the safety features of the hotel, usually on the back of the room
entrance door.
• Locate the fire exits, alarms and extinguisher nearest your room and know
how to get to them under adverse conditions.
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• Know how to turn off your room air conditioner. Practice opening and closing the window in your room if it’s operable.
• Know where your room key is at all times.
Act!
• If you’re sure there’s a fire, call 911, then notify the hotel operator.
• Touch the door leading from your room. If the door is hot, do not open it.
• If you leave your room, take your room key and go to the nearest fire exit.
Stay beneath any smoke that may be in the corridor. Do not use elevators.
• Generally, fire exit doors lead to stairwells. Enter the stairwell and close the
door behind you. If possible, go down the stairs and out of the building. If
you can’t, use your judgment — consider whether you can get to the roof
or should go back to your room.
Survive!
• If you return to or stay in your room, turn off the air conditioner. Fill the
bathtub with water. Wet sheets and stuff them completely around the door.
Block vents that have smoke coming out of them. Open the window only if
you’re sure fresh air is available. Call the Fire Department, give them your
room number, and explain that you’re staying in your room. Stay low if
there’s smoke in the room. Keep a wet cloth over your nose and mouth. If
the door and walls are hot, bail water on them with the ice bucket.
• Stay calm. Don’t quit.
IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES
Whenever you’re in a public area, observe the location of the fire exits. In
case of fire or smoke, stay calm. Go to the nearest exit and stay beneath the
level of smoke.
SAFETY IN THE CITY
• When walking to and from convention activities, shopping or sightseeing,
always travel in small groups. Avoid poorly lighted areas and alleys.
• When traveling by taxi, always go in small groups and always note the cab
number in case you leave something behind.
• When purchasing items, do not display a large amount of cash. Plan to use
traveler’s checks or your debit and credit cards.
• Do not leave valuables in vehicles. Car break-ins and car thefts are commonplace in many major U.S. cities.
AREA HOSPITALS
DOWNTOWN
University of Louisville
530 S. Jackson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-562-3000
Jewish Hospital
201 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
502-587-4011
Norton – Downtown
200 E. Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-629-8000
Kosiar Childrens
231 E. Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY 40202
AIRPORT/EXPO
Norton Audubon
1 Audubon Plaza Drive
Louisville, KY 40217
502-636-7111
Jewish/Stes. Mary and
Elizabeth
850 Bluegrass Ave.
Louisville, KY 40215
502-361-6000
SOUTHERN INDIANA
Clark Memorial
1220 Missouri Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-213-7155
Harrison County Hospital
1141 Hospital Drive NW
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-4251
EAST END
Baptist East
4000 Kresge Way
Louisville, KY 40207
502-897-8100
Norton Suburban
4001 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
502-893-1000
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Activities
& attractions
nSkillsUSA Night at the Beach
Thursday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Hurricane Bay
(inside Kentucky Kingdom)
Sponsored by
Only during a SkillsUSA conference can you
visit the beach while in Kentucky. Fun is
required at the traditional night following the
SkillsUSA Championships. This beach party
will have giveaways, music and the largest
wave pool in the region. Sponsored by Carhartt.
A SkillsUSA logo shirt, appropriate attire and your official conference badge are required for admittance to this
private, SkillsUSA-only event. Your $1 admission fee supports
Dare to Care, a local food bank.
nLouisville Attractions
Booths open Tuesday-Thursday, KEC North Wing Lobby,
South Wing C Lobby, Freedom Hall Lobby, West Wing Lobby
The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau has staff available throughout the week to recommend local tourist attractions, restaurants and other locations and to assist you with
reservations, Kentucky Kingdom tickets and driving directions.
Watch for special giveaways at the CVB desk in the West Wing.
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nAlumni-Sponsored Activities
SkillsUSA’s Alumni Executive Board sponsors activities during
the national conference. Proceeds are used by the Alumni and
Friends Association to fund a number of annual activities,
including a merit scholarship to a qualifying SkillsUSA member
and badges for past national officers.
Alumni Headquarters: Visit us at the KEC’s East Wing Room E-4.
OFFICIAL ALUMNI PIN AND RAFFLE TICKET SALES
All week in SkillsUSA TECHSPO Booths E25, S107, S108
Visit the alumni booths to purchase your official national
alumni conference pin, obtain official pin display towels,
become an alumni member and more. Also, purchase
raffle tickets for a motorcycle. Harley-Davidson Motor
Co. Inc. has supported this activity for 13 years.
ALUMNI WELCOME CENTER
All week in the North Wing Lobby, across from the SkillsUSA Store
Come meet your Alumni Executive Board members, get resources for your
alumni chapter, and sign up as an alumni member. It’s free!
TRAINING SESSION: ALUMNI, THE NEXT CHAPTER
Monday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC East Wing – E-4, Alumni Headquarters
Find out how to build a state alumni plan. The Alumni Executive Board will
facilitate a discussion about developing a program of work with relevant
and current activities. Leave with insights — as well as a network of fellow
alumni to call on — as you look to address these topics in your home state.
ALUMNI ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Monday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B102
All alumni members are welcome to attend. Hear about the exciting new
alumni activities from the past year and look at what’s coming ahead.
ALUMNI ORIENTATION
Monday, 3 p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B102
All alumni who are volunteering for the week are required to attend. Organize the week’s activities and receive assignments.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Wednesday, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
All alumni members are welcome at this reception at 501 W. Main St. Get
reacquainted with old friends, make connections with business partners and
pursue your career interests. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided.
SkillsUSA UNIVERSITY SESSION
Thursday, 2:30 p.m., KEC West Wing – W7
Want to start a state SkillsUSA alumni association, or do you have one and
want to move to the next step? At this interactive session with alumni members and the executive board, share ideas on what’s been successful for some
and how to help others in the journey to “stay connected” with SkillsUSA.
ALUMNI VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Friday, 2 p.m., South Wing AB – B101
All alumni are welcome. Alumni election results will be announced.
WATERSTEP SHOE COLLECTIONS — ALL WEEK
Partnering with WaterStep, which funds global clean-water projects, alumni
have placed marked collection bins at KEC for gently used athletic shoes.
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nEducational Resources Booth
in the SkillsUSA Store
Monday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing Lobby
Explore new educational resources available from SkillsUSA. Each resource is
designed to enhance classroom instruction and engage students in SkillsUSA.
Plus, experience the items offered in the SkillsUSA resource catalog. Featured
products include the Career Readiness Curriculum; Ignite, bell-ringers and
activities to teach the SkillsUSA Framework; Impact, an experiential teamwork guide; and The Four Pillars — Your Personal Leadership Journey.
TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS
Learn more about the online technical assessments that make up the
SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System in the SkillsUSA Educational Resources
Booth. Also, plan to attend a workshop during SkillsUSA University to learn
more about these assessments.
nSkillsUSA Auction
Friday, 10 a.m. (viewing begins), 11 a.m. (auction begins),
KEC South Wing AB – 105
Don’t miss the SkillsUSA Auction. All proceeds will support the alumni association and National Courtesy Corps.
nMakerSpace
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing C
Celebrate the National Week of Making and National
Makers Faire. This space offers hands-on opportunities for
guests to experience what students and SkillsUSA partners
do that aligns with the maker movement. Demonstrations of technology that
may become part of the SkillsUSA Championships will be held nearby. Sponsored by GE Appliances (powered by FirstBuild).
nBuild-a-Bench Event
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC West Wing
Join in a community improvement project to build
200 benches. Some of these benches will serve as public rest areas staggered across the 1.2 million square
feet of SkillsUSA Championships contest floor. The remaining benches will be
donated to Louisville area nonprofit organizations, public schools and community parks. Special thanks to our sponsor, Lowe’s Companies Inc.
nTexting Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, 8 a.m.-Thursday, 4 p.m., KEC
In this SkillsUSA hunt, each texted clue will direct you to a
contest area, exhibit booth or ongoing event. To get started,
text your email address and first name to 859-412-2411, or
scan this QR code. After finding the answer to a multiplechoice question, send a text message to get your next clue. Upon reaching the
final destination, you’ll win a prize. Details are on banners around KEC.
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Activities& attractions
VISIT THE
SkillsUSA Store
2016 NLSC
Conference T-shirt
Custom Carhartt
Jackets
Try on, purchase, and have
personalized for next day pickup
Great Gifts and Fun Merchandise
Educational
Resources
SkillsUSA STORE HOURS
Come visit us in the front lobby. We’ve extended our
hours every day to ensure you have time to shop.
DATE
TIMES
Monday 6/20
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday 6/21
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday 6/22
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday 6/23
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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SkillsUSA
university
THE 2016 SkillsUSA UNIVERSITY is a great opportunity
for instructors and students to attend free educational
seminars on a variety of topics. SkillsUSA University
features the latest trends, new technology and the best
career opportunities. Most seminars will be held in
the West Hall of the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).
Sessions are one hour except as noted. Topics include
new industry trends and technology, career paths, safety
programs, SkillsUSA programs and more. All participants
receive a certificate of participation, and many sessions
include free handouts, software, curriculum previews
and other resources for teachers,
Sponsored by
students and parents. A special thank
you to Newell Brands for sponsoring
SkillsUSA University this year.
nSpecial Session
Wednesday, June 22
ADVISORS’ CALL TO ACTION
All instructors are invited to the Call to Action session in KEC South Wing AB. It
begins with a continental breakfast at 7:45 a.m., followed by presentations at 8:30
a.m. Meet executive director Tim Lawrence to learn about SkillsUSA’s priorities,
national trends in career and technical education, and our efforts in closing the
skills gap. An important part of this year’s session will be an industry perspective on
Sponsored by talent pipeline needs, both national and global. Take this
opportunity to network with other teachers from across
the nation. Teachers will receive an appreciation gift,
and there will be door prizes. Don’t miss this important
event! 8:30 a.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101&B102.
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nWednesday
Sessions
UNIVERSITY
June 22
KEC West Hall (except as noted)
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PUMP:
PUMP STYLES, APPLICATIONS AND SIZING
Pumps are everywhere. Correctly sizing pumping applications, selecting appropriate equipment and correctly installing it all benefits everyone. This presentation
focuses on pump specials that plumbers are most likely to encounter. Presenter:
James Walls, regional representative, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute. 8 a.m., W3.
INSTALLING CAST IRON SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS
Emphasis will be on how these materials are made and used
in a piping system. The seminar will include information
about standards and applications of cast iron soil pipe (CISP).
Presenter: James Walls, regional representative, Cast Iron Soil
Pipe Institute. 9:30 a.m., W3.
OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
An average craft professional makes $6,000 more than a recent college graduate,
and the construction industry is expected to have a shortage of over 2 million craft
professionals by 2018. Learn about how the industry’s diverse training programs,
career paths and upward mobility can lead to rewarding careers in construction.
Presenter: Boyd Worsham, VP–Construction Manager III, The Haskell Company.
10 a.m., W4.
INCORPORATING THE SKILL CONNECT ASSESSMENTS
INTO YOUR STUDENT LEARNING PROCESS
For educators (all trades). Unique assessments are driven by industry and educators to validate students’ knowledge and skills using online, media-rich questions.
Supports programs, pre-assessments, end-of-program evaluations, preparation for
industry certifications and Perkins IV. Explore the various dynamic reporting tools
and preparation resources available. Presenter: Patty Duncan, program manager
for assessments, SkillsUSA. 10 a.m., W5.
USING COMMUNITY PROJECTS
TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Professionals will gain a comprehensive understanding to be able to implement the
methodology to seek out and create real-world projects for students that will affect
the community in a positive way. The results of your actions will increase program
awareness, increase student involvement and increase your networking within the
community (A win-win for all stakeholders). Presenter: Shannon Richmond, director of professional development and training, intelitek Inc. 10 a.m., W6.
STUDENT2STUDENT MENTORING BEST PRACTICES
Get involved in Student2Student, the mentoring effort of SkillsUSA. Mentoring
reinforces students’ technical skills and self-esteem as they help elementary or
middle-school students learn about career options. It is a great way to showcase
your program and can help with student recruitment. SkillsUSA partners with
America’s Promise Alliance in this effort. Learn about best practices and receive a
mentoring guide. Presenters: winner of the Student2Student Mentoring program.
10 a.m., W7.
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WEDNESDAY
(cont.)
S.W.E.A.T. = SUCCESS:
MEANINGFUL WORK AND A FULFILLING LIFE
Join a very special celebrity guest to learn how to take your
career and your life to the highest level of success and fulfillment. Experience the
value of S.W.E.A.T.! Presenter: John Hardin, director of university investments,
Charles Koch Foundation. 10 a.m., South Wing AB – B101&B102.
A DISCUSSION ON FIXIN’ AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION
You already have a good automotive program. Let’s discuss
how to make it even better. With a looming shortage of qualified entry-level technicians, this discussion is too important to
ignore. Presenter: Skip Saurman, Automotive Service Consultants LLC. 10 a.m., W9.
U.S. ARMY CULINARY ARTS:
FINE DINING IN THE ARMY!
Army chefs are trained for everything, from fine dining to
feeding soldiers around the world. Join the Army’s Culinary Arts
Team to get a taste of Army culinary careers. Presenter: U.S.
Army. 10 a.m., W10.
SERIOUSLY, YOU ARE AN EXPERT, OR YOU CAN BE!
Learn that being an expert at something means you have
some talent, knowledge or skill that other people don’t. Being
an expert truly means you’re extraordinary. Presenter: Fred
Grooms, youth inspirational speaker/educator, Barnabas
Consulting LLC. 11:30 a.m., W5.
KEEPING UP WITH NOCTI
NOCTI has been supporting CTE for over 50 years. Learn about
the evolution of NOCTI and explore digital badging, college
credit, the Badge of Technical Excellence and new collaborations. Presenter: Lisa Bauher, outreach coordinator, NOCTI.
11:30 a.m., W6.
ENGAGING GIRLS IN STEM EDUCATION
THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
While women have made inroads into traditionally male-dominated fields such as
law, business and medicine, the same cannot be said for STEM fields, particularly
engineering, physics and computer science. See how to engage girls and young
women in STEM education, learn what service learning is and explore a variety of
resources to help you implement this approach. Presenter: Shannon Richmond,
director, professional development and training, intelitek Inc. 11:30 a.m., W8.
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EXPLORING THE IMPACTS OF EFFECTIVE
INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION COLLABORATION
Eighty-one percent of high-school dropouts say real-world
UNIVERSITY
learning opportunities would have kept them in school.
Construction career pathways are solving some of today’s most complex challenges.
Presenter: Jennifer Wilkerson, Build Your Future, NCCER. 11:30 a.m., W9.
MEMORY POWER FOR HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
Dean Vaughn healthcare education courses have revolutionized the teaching of medical terminology and anatomy. For
educators and students, content can be applied to all phases of
occupational and professional achievement. Presenter: Dean
Vaughn, president, Dean Vaughn Learning Systems Inc., and
author, Peterson’s, a Nelnet Company. 11:30 a.m., W10.
10 LIFE HACKS FROM ICONS
OF POP MOVIE CULTURE
Life hacks that will help you triumph over life’s difficulties and
conflicts, just like our favorite pop culture movie characters:
Katniss, Captain America and Po, just to name a few. Presenter:
Fred Grooms, youth inspirational speaker/educator, Barnabas
Consulting LLC. 1 p.m., W5.
21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM STRATEGIES FOR YOUR CTE PROGRAM
Turn your program into a productive environment in which students develop the
21st century skills needed in the workplace and teachers facilitate their learning.
Find out ways to integrate technology and gain practical, research-based ideas.
Leave with ideas, resources, tools and ongoing professional development opportunities that will allow you to implement changes, market your programs and see
results. Presenter: Shannon Richmond, director, professional development and
training, intelitek Inc. 1 p.m., W6.
ACADEMIC INTEGRATION,
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND STEM
This presentation will demonstrate proven methods of integrating academics, special education students and STEM subjects
into architectural design drafting courses for student success.
Presenter: Scott Thomas, M.Ed., MCCTE, CD, Shadow Ridge
High School, Arizona. 1 p.m., W7.
PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE
ASE/ NATEF/AYES provide the tools, resources and credentials to develop the next
generation of automotive service professionals. NATEF program accreditation, the
AYES school-to-career development process for students, and ASE Student certification are the core elements. Meet the staff and learn what’s on the horizon. There
is something in this session for anyone involved in high-school or postsecondary
automotive service education: students and instructors, administrators and CTE
directors. Presenter: Trish Serratore, president, NATEF/AYES. 1 p.m., W8.
PDP: CRITICAL SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS
The need for students to have employability skills for career success has not
changed. The way to teach those skills has. SkillsUSA has revised its Professional
Development Program (PDP) to meet the needs of a new generation of students by
using new and interactive technologies. Students will learn employability skills in
an exciting environment as they work online to earn badges and SkillsUSA completion degrees. Presenter: Heidi Walsh, program director, SkillsUSA. 1 p.m., W9.
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WEDNESDAY
(cont.)
ARMY HEALTHCARE CAREERS:
CARING FOR AMERICA’S SOLDIERS
The U.S. Army has 90-plus opportunities to help kickstart your
healthcare career. Join us to learn what Army training, scholarships and experiences are available to join the Army Healthcare Team. Presenter: U.S. Army. 1 p.m.,
W10.
B.A.S.I.C. LEADERSHIP LESSONS: LEAD BECAUSE OTHERS WON’T
Hear the secrets that have created this country’s finest leaders. Fred Grooms is
a veteran Army officer and author of B.A.S.I.C., The Student Leadership Field
Manual. In this interactive session, see how important your behavior, attitude,
professional skills, integrity and choices are to a life of leadership. By understanding the foundations of leadership, students will learn that they must first come
under command before they can be in command. Presenter: Fred Grooms, youth
inspirational speaker/educator, Barnabas Consulting LLC. 2:30 p.m., W5.
MILLER AND HOBART: COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF WELDING
Training in welding is mission critical, and instructors are helping the next generation of welder operators shape the future. Miller and Hobart are committed to the
future of welding, working to provide educators with resources and tools to educate
students for today’s welding demands and tomorrow’s needs. From classes and
materials to apps and training systems, their offerings can help prepare students
for the future and their roles in improving our world. Presenter: Phil Sabee, assistant manager, instructional training, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2:30 p.m., W6.
CREATING A TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
FOR HANDS-ON STUDENTS
More and more every day, we are facing changes in our working environment as
well as our social life and home life. This is due to rapid growth and change in
technology. This presentation can help with a variety of CTE fields and open the
door to success in the technological and Internet world we live in today. Presenter:
Jeremy Frazier, welding instructor, Ralph R. Willis Career Tech Center, West
Virginia. 2:30 p.m., W7.
WHAT’S NEW WITH A+ CERTIFICATION?
Learn about hot topics (for example, cloud computing, Linux
and visualization) on CompTIA’s new A+ 220-901 and A+
220-902 exams, as well as best practices used by award-winning
A+ instructors. Presenter: Jean Andrews, author, Cengage
Learning. 2:30 p.m., W8.
CDX AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
CDX has fully integrated multiple teaching resources into one proven system.
Prepare your students to excel in the workplace by learning how to use the
enhanced features of the CDX Automotive Training System, including the interactive e-book, videos, animations, simulations, assessments, audio book, practice
activities, task sheets and reporting system. Free trials will be available by request
for attendees. Presenter: Keith Santini, automotive technology instructor, author
and video producer., CDX. 2:30 p.m., W9.
U.S. ARMY CULINARY ARTS:
FINE DINING IN THE ARMY!
Army chefs are trained for everything, from fine dining to
feeding soldiers around the world. Join the Army’s Culinary Arts
Team to get a taste of Army culinary careers. Presenter: U.S.
Army. 2:30 p.m., W10.
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nThursday
Sessions
June 23
KEC West Hall
UNIVERSITY
CHAPTER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
SkillsUSA’s Chapter Excellence Program is the perfect opportunity for your chapter to receive recognition for the activities it is
already engaged in and develop SkillsUSA Framework skills in
members. Presenter: Debbie Peabody, SkillsUSA. 10 a.m., W6.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT SkillsUSA ADVISOR?
For educators (all trades). Learn from our SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year finalists
how they stay motivated and excited. Discover their secrets for keeping students
engaged in their programs and in SkillsUSA chapter activities. These top advisors
will explain how they run their chapters effectively as they develop leaders and rich
learning experiences for their students. Presenter: SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year
finalists with national officer as moderator. 10 a.m., W7.
DESTRUCTIVE WELDING TESTING DEMONSTRATION
FOR AWS D1.1 + B31.3 REQUIREMENTS
The Sawyer Tensile Tester offers the ability to conduct guided
bend and tensile tests. Learn how to set the machine up to
perform either an API or ASME test in more minutes. Presenter:
Davie Nelson, outside sales, Sawyer Manufacturing. 10 a.m.,
W8.
HP LIFE — AN OPEN RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS CONCEPTS
HP LIFE (Hewlett-Packard Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs) e-learning is a
free platform that provides business concepts to both individuals who are interested
in starting their own business along with instructor resources that aids small business directors, business instructors and others who provide counseling and classes.
Presenter: Leah Deppert, manager of marketing and communications, National
Association of Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). 10 a.m., W9.
ENHANCE YOUR CTE PROGRAM
WITH CHIEF ARCHITECT 3-D DESIGN SOFTWARE
This is a multimedia presentation of Chief Architect — intuitive, yet powerful,
professional 3-D design software for high-school and postsecondary students.
Trial versions and curriculum ideas will be ready to implement when you leave
this session. Certification opportunities available. Presenter: Debra Gray, national
academic sales manager, Chief Architect Inc. 10 a.m., W10.
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THURSDAY
(cont.)
ENGAGING ACTIVITIES TO CAPTURE
STUDENT ATTENTION AND ENERGIZE LEARNING
Jumpstart, Propel and Accelerate are the perfect trio to engage
students and add positive energy to any SkillsUSA event. The activities lead to the
effective application of content. Presenter: Brad Dodson, CTSO consultant. 11:30
a.m., W5.
MODELS OF EXCELLENCE
BEST PRACTICES IN CREATING SUCCESS
Learn from the elite group of SkillsUSA advisors and students
who represent the 24 Models of Excellence as they share best
practices that have led to creating success within their chapter
and program. Presenter: Models of Excellence advisor and
student members. 11:30 a.m., W6.
JUMP INTO STEM!
Jump into STEM! is created so that it is simple for SkillsUSA
members to facilitate sessions, while engaging elementary and
middle school students in memorable and impactful experiences. Presenter: Debbie Peabody, SkillsUSA. 11:30 a.m., W7.
U.S. ARMY HEALTHCARE CAREERS:
CARING FOR AMERICA’S SOLDIERS
The U.S. Army has 90-plus opportunities to help kickstart your
healthcare career. Join us to learn what Army training, scholarships and experiences are available to join the Army Healthcare
Team. Presenter: U.S. Army. 11:30 a.m., W8.
NO JOB IS WORTH A YOUNG WORKER’S LIFE
Every nine minutes, a young person is injured while on the job.
CareerSafe’s mission is to deliver safety education to America’s
future through online OSHA 10-hour safety training courses.
Students who complete the courses receive an industry recognized credential. Young workers develop a safety mindset and
acquire marketable skills. Presenter: Katie George, program
manager, CareerSafe Online. 11:30 a.m., W10.
ADDING ADDITIONAL WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
TO AUGMENT SkillsUSA
Learn about additional work-based learning (WBL) activities that states are
supporting to enrich student career development. Examples include: tours, service
learning, job shadowing, rotations, unpaid internships, paid internships, apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. Presenter: Andy Wermes, consultant for skilled
and technical sciences, Iowa Department of Education. 1 p.m., W5.
IGNITE: ACTIVITIES THAT SPARK STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
This book will become a treasured resource. Designed around the SkillsUSA
Framework of instilling personal, workplace and technical skills in students, Ignite
provides an arsenal of bell-ringers and engaging activities. Presenter: Debbie
Peabody, SkillsUSA. 1 p.m., W6.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT PRE-EVENT MEETING
If participating in this Friday’s community service event, please
come to learn about what to expect and meet the community
UNIVERSITY
service sponsor, GOJO Industries. Each state association needs to
send a representative to learn where the participants from your state will be volunteering. Presenter: Byekwaso Gilbert, program manager, SkillsUSA. 1 p.m., W7.
U.S. ARMY CULINARY ARTS:
FINE DINING IN THE ARMY!
Army chefs are trained for everything, from fine dining to
feeding soldiers around the world. Join the Army’s Culinary Arts
Team to get a taste of Army culinary careers. Presenter: U.S.
Army. 1 p.m., W8.
THE FOUR PILLARS:
YOUR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
The Four Pillars: Your Personal Leadership Journey is an
engaging book that is designed for students who are ready to
take the journey to discovering their true leadership potential.
Presenter: Brad Dodson, CTSO consultant. 1 p.m., W9.
IMPACT: EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES
TO LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL TEAMS
Impact: Experiential Activities to Launch Successful Teams
features activities that promote team interaction, trust exercises and problem solving. Activities incorporate the SkillsUSA
Framework of developing personal, workplace and technical
skills. Presenter: Brad Dodson, CTSO consultant. 2:30 p.m.,
W5.
MILLER AND HOBART: COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF WELDING
Training in welding is mission critical, and instructors are helping the next generation of welder operators shape the future. Miller and Hobart are committed to the
future of welding, working to provide educators with resources and tools to educate
students for today’s welding demands and tomorrow’s needs. From classes and
materials to apps and training systems, their offerings can help prepare students
for the future and their roles in improving our world. Presenter: Phil Sabee, assistant manager, instructional training, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2:30 p.m., W6.
STARTING A SkillsUSA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION,
FUNDRAISING AND RECRUITMENT
For educators and students (all trades). If you have an alumni association in
your state (new or old, big or small), SkillsUSA’s Alumni Executive Board (AEB)
encourages you to attend. Learn how to set up a state alumni association, recruit
local alumni, volunteer and mentor local and national members. Network with
fellow alumni members in a roundtable discussion about what comes after the
state alumni association is established. Presenter: AEB members. 2:30 p.m., W7.
THE FIRE SPRINKLER INDUSTRY:
SAVING LIVES EVERY DAY
This presentation is an introduction to the fire sprinkler
industry and will discuss common misconceptions, how fire
sprinklers work and how a career in the fire sprinkler industry
saves lives. Presenter: Karl Wiegand, technical education and
research engineer, Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. 2:30 p.m., W8.
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THURSDAY
(cont.)
UNIVERSITY
TEACH YOUR PASSION …
A CAREER PATH WE DON’T TALK ABOUT
For educators and students. Learn how to rebrand and
enhance teaching as a career. Discuss how it’s perceived by
today’s high-school students and details on the 2+2 Skilled
and Technical Sciences teaching program at the University
of Nebraska, Lincoln. Presenter: Eric Knoll, University of
Nebraska/Nebraska Department of Education. 2:30 p.m., W9.
HELP YOUR COLLISION PROGRAM AND STUDENTS
THRIVE WITH INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Learn about what grant and scholarship opportunities are available to benefit a
school’s collision program, its instructors and its students; how to make up for
budget shortfalls; and how the industry can get involved with the program. Get
details about the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s $50,000 school grant.
Presenter: Melissa Marscin, director of grant programs, Collision Repair Education
Foundation. 2:30 p.m., W10.
nFriday Sessions
June 24
KEC, West Hall and South Wing C
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
For automotive educators and students. The topic is Vehicle
Communications, How and Why. Participants will come away
understanding the impact of contaminated coolants on the
coolant system. Presenter: Scott Norman and Automotive
Service Technology national technical committee. 8 a.m.-12
p.m., KEC South Wing C – C101.
A/C AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM EVACUATION
Learn how to properly and efficiently evacuate a system. Experience the latest innovative technology in pressure and vacuum
gauges and how to use them in your class to eliminate the need
for old, clunky manifolds and hoses. Presenter: Dave Boyd, vice
president for sales and education, Appion. 10 a.m., W5.
SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM
As new social platforms and apps are born, new digital tools continue to emerge
to help students interact in the classroom and learn together. In this session, learn
about digital/social media tools to keep students engaged using technology for
education. Additionally, explore the role of social media in SkillsUSA chapters as a
tool to showcase member achievement. Presenter: Darlenne Helena, digital/social
media specialist, SkillsUSA. 10 a.m., W6.
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SkillsUSA university
Official
partners
These organizations have qualified for SkillsUSA Official Partner
status through cash contributions of $25,000 or more, or
in-kind donations valuing $75,000 or more, in calendar year
2016 (as of June 1). We encourage teachers and students to
patronize these organizations when opportunities arise.
3M
ACT Foundation
ADESA
Air Products
Alcoa Foundation
ASE
Axalta Coating Systems
Calculated Industries Inc.
CareerSafe LLC
Carhartt
Caterpillar Inc.
Charles Koch Foundation
Deere & Company
Enterprise Holdings
GE Appliances
GOJO Industries Inc.
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc.
Hypertherm Inc.
Insurance Auto Auctions Inc.
Interstate Batteries Inc.
IRWIN Industrial Tools
Koch Industries
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Miller/Hobart
NCCER
Newell Brands
Pearson Education
Praxair Inc.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Ryder Systems Inc.
Safelite Group
SawStop
Snap-on Incorporated
State Farm Insurance Companies
Toyota Motor North America
U.S. Army
Universal Technical Institute
Volvo Construction Equipment
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CONNECTING
YOU
TO CAREER
SUCCESS
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CONTESTANTS NOTE: To compete, SkillsUSA Championships
contestants must attend their respective contestant meetings.
Refer to the special section starting on Page 50 for the
time and location of your contestant meeting. All information
on contests is contained in this single section of the program.
SaturdayJune 18
n Three training conferences start at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC):
– Activate for chapter leaders and Leverage for state officers: lead sponsors
are ADESA, Enterprise, Insurance Auto Auctions Inc. and Safelite.
– Engage for chapter advisors is sponsored by
State Farm Insurance Companies Inc.
8:30
Activate/Leverage/Engage Registration, KEC South Wing B Lobby
9:30
Activate, KEC South Wing C – C204 (until 4:30 PM)
Leverage, KEC South Wing AB – B104 (until 4:30 PM)
Engage, KEC South Wing C – C205 (until 4:30 PM)
11 AM
Registration for NLSC, KEC East Wing – E1 (until 6 PM; state association
directors only)
1 PM
National Courtesy Corps Registration/Check-in, University of Louisville
(until 5 PM)
SundayJune 19
8 AM
National Courtesy Corps Breakfast/Orientation, KEC South Wing AB –
B101 (until 9 AM, sponsored by Kentucky Exposition Center)
Parking Pass Sales, KEC South Wing A Lobby Ticket Office (until 5 PM)
8:30
Registration for NLSC, KEC East Wing – E1 (until 6 PM; state association
directors only)
Activate, KEC South Wing C – C204 (until 4:30 PM)
Leverage, KEC South Wing AB – B104 (until 4:30 PM)
Engage, KEC South Wing C – C205 (until 4:30 PM)
7 PM
State Association Directors Reception, KEC South Wing C Lobby (until 9
PM; sponsored by Kentucky Exposition Center)
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MondayJune 20
nThe SkillsUSA Store opens, including educational resources.
n Orientations begin for SkillsUSA alumni and National
Education Teams. A breakfast welcoming state SkillsUSA
directors is sponsored by NCCER.
n Activate, Leverage and Engage training conferences conclude.
7:30
Registration for NLSC, KEC East Wing – E1 (until 5 PM)
State Association Directors Breakfast, KEC South Wing AB – B101 (until
9 AM; sponsored by NCCER)
8 AM
Alumni Training, KEC East Wing – E4 (until 12 PM)
National Education Team Breakfast & Orientation, KEC South Wing AB –
B103 (until 9:30 AM; sponsored by Kentucky Exposition Center)
8:30
Activate, KEC South Wing C – C204 (until 3 PM)
Leverage, KEC South Wing AB – B104 (until 3 PM)
Engage, KEC South Wing C – C205 (until 3 PM)
9 AM
State Association Director Orientation, KEC South Wing AB – B102 (until
12 PM)
9:30
National Education Team Registration, KEC North Wing Lobby (until 5 PM)
10 AM
SkillsUSA TECHSPO Exhibitor Registration/Check-in/Setup, KEC South
Wing B Storage Closet (until 6 PM)
10:30
State Association Directors Coffee Break, KEC South Wing AB – B101
12 PM
SkillsUSA Store/Educational Resources Booth, KEC North Wing Lobby
(until 6 PM)
1 PM
SkillsUSA Alumni Business Meeting, KEC South Wing AB – B102 (until
2:30 PM)
2 PM
National Technical and Leadership Committee Chairperson Meeting, KEC
South Wing AB – B101 (until 4 PM)
2:30
SkillsUSA Alumni Orientation, KEC South Wing AB – B102 (until 5 PM)
6 PM
National Education Team Reception, KEC South Wing C – C101 (until
9:30 PM; sponsored by Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau)
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TuesdayJune 21
n NOTE: All contest activities are listed in a separate section starting on Page
50, including mandatory contestant meetings, familiarizations, contestspecific instructors’ meetings, debriefings, meal functions and receptions,
tours and seminars — and the competitions themselves. If you are a
contestant, be sure to use the special Contests Schedule.
n National officer candidates must turn in their campaign materials at 10
a.m. Tuesday at KEC South Wing C – C203.
n Interviews begin for national Advisor of the
Year, sponsored by Air Products.
n SkillsUSA TECHSPO opens amid contest areas. Quiet requested until 11 a.m.
n Health sciences instructors are invited to a special luncheon and seminar,
for which the U.S. Army is official partner.
n TAG Tuesday, for preregistered national
delegates, is a quest to “Train, Act, Grow” at
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport. Lead sponsors are ADESA, Deere and Company,
Enterprise, Insurance Auto Auctions
Inc. and Safelite.
n The exciting Opening Ceremony
(co-sponsored by Toyota Motor North America and Snap-on Incorporated) starts at 7 p.m. in the Freedom Hall arena. See next page. SkillsUSA
official attire or professional attire required.
n Seating for the Opening Ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Plan to arrive
at least 45 minutes in advance. Concession stands at Freedom Hall are
open from 5:30 p.m. to adjournment of the session. For safety, everyone
in the arena must be seated during the event. No tote bags or backpacks
permitted. After you arrive in the arena, take a moment and locate the exits
nearest you. If there is an emergency, everyone should act responsibly and
exit the building in an orderly manner. Look for others who may need assistance, and provide help as needed.
n Sign-language interpretation is provided at Freedom Hall during the
opening and awards ceremonies. Seating is available in Rows A&B, lower
Section 114. Regarding other needs of the physically challenged, Section
208 and 238 are reserved as needed. Reserved seating on the arena floor is
available for contestants during Friday’s Awards Ceremony. For directions or
assistance, please ask a member of the Courtesy Corps upon your arrival at
the arena.
7 AM
SkillsUSA Conference Lounge, KEC North Wing Lobby Mezzanine (until 5
PM)
7:30
International Degree Interview, KEC South Wing C – C107
National Education Team Registration, KEC North Wing Lobby (until 3:30
PM)
Registration for NLSC – State Association Directors Only, KEC East Wing
– E1 (until 1 PM)
7:30
SkillsUSA Store/Educational Resource Booth, KEC North Wing Lobby
(until 5 PM)
9 AM
TAG Tuesday (Middle School and High School) Check-in and Meet the
Sponsor, Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne A
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TUESDAY
9 AM
TAG Tuesday (College/Postseconday) Registration, Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet A
9:30
Advisor of the Year Interviews, KEC West Wing – W10 (until 12 PM)
TAG Tuesday (Middle School and High School), Crowne Plaza Louisville
Airport, Crowne A (until 12:30 PM)
TAG Tuesday (College/Postsecondary), Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport,
Coronet A (until 3:30 PM)
10 AM
National Auto Body Council Collision Luncheon Event, KEC, South Wing
C – C103 (until 3 PM)
National Officer Candidates Orientation/Testing, KEC South Wing C –
C205 (until 3 PM)
National Officer Candidates' Campaign Material Due, KEC South Wing
C – C203
10:45
National Officer Nominating Committee Officials Meeting, KEC South Wing
C – C200 Interview 1
SkillsUSA TECHSPO, throughout KEC and outdoors (until 5 PM)
11:15
National Officer Interviews (High School & College/Postsecondary), KEC,
South Wing C – C200 Interview 1,2&3 (until 1:30 PM)
11:30Health Sciences Instructors Luncheon and Seminar, KEC South Wing AB
– B101 (until 1 PM; official partner is U.S. Army)
1 PM
Registration for NLSC, KEC East Wing – E1 (until 5 PM)
7 PM
Opening Ceremony, Freedom Hall Arena (until 9 PM; sponsored by
Snap-on Incorporated and Toyota Motor North America)
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OPENING
CEREMONY
THE 52ND ANNUAL National Leadership and Skills
Conference kicks into high gear Tuesday with this motivational evening.
AGENDA
7 p.m.
Introduction of National Officers
Emblem Ceremony
Presentation of Colors/National
Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome
Introduction of Opening Ceremony
Co-Sponsors: Toyota Motor
North America and Snap-on
Incorporated
Introduction of SkillsUSA Board of
Directors
Introduction of Honorary Life Membership Recipients
Introduction of SkillsUSA Advisor of
the Year Finalists
Introduction of Student2Student
Winner
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Announcement of CareerSafe Video
Contest Winners
International Degree Recipient
Alumni Awards
Introduction of Conference Pin and
T-shirt Design Winners
Recognition of President’s Volunteer
Service Award Recipients
Recognition of mikeroweWORKS
Foundation Scholarship
Recipients
Introduction of Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speaker: Kayleen
McCabe
Adjournment
@SkillsUSA #NLSC16
Special thanks to Toyota Motor North America and
Snap-on Incorporated for co-sponsoring the 2016
Opening Ceremony.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kayleen McCabe, host of the DIY
Network’s “Rescue Renovation,” is
not only passionate about her work,
but also about career and technical advocacy and awareness. Her
nonprofit, the McCabe Foundation,
encourages young men and women
to consider careers to help shrink
the skills gap. McCabe’s enthusiasm
and excitement for SkillsUSA knows
no bounds.
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ADVISORS’
CALL
TO
ACTION
WednesdayJune 22
n If a contestant, remember that all your activities are listed in a separate section starting on Page 50. Be sure to use this special Contests Schedule.
n Attend free educational seminars at SkillsUSA University, featuring the
latest trends, new technology and best career opportunities. Descriptions are in the section on Pages 22-30.
Sponsored by Newell Brands.
nWednesday SkillsUSA Championships events open to the public at 8 a.m.
n See democracy in action as state delegates convene in KEC South Wing C.
n Part of SkillsUSA’s Chapter Excellence Program,
Models of Excellence interviews are at the Crowne
Plaza, capped by dinner at the Kentucky Derby
Museum. Sponsored by Lowe’s Companies Inc.
n SkillsUSA alumni hold a networking reception at the Kentucky Center for the
Performing Arts. See Page 19.
7:30
Registration for NLSC, KEC East Wing – E1 (until 5 PM)
SkillsUSA Store/Educational Resource Booth, KEC North Wing Lobby (until
6 PM)
7:45
Advisors’ Continental Breakfast, KEC South Wing A Lobby (sponsored by
Alcoa Foundation)
8 AM
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands): Choosing the Right
Pump/Pump Styles, Applications and Sizing, KEC West Wing – W3
SkillsUSA Championships Open to General Public, KEC and Crowne Plaza
Louisville Airport (until 5 PM)
SkillsUSA TECHSPO, throughout KEC and outdoors (until 5 PM)
8:30
A Call to Action: Advisors Session, KEC South Wing AB – B102 (until 9:45
AM; sponsored by Alcoa Foundation)
9:30
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands): Installing Cast Iron
Soil Pipe and Fittings, KEC West Wing – W3
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Sponsored by
CHAPTER ADVISORS: Don’t miss
your special events Wednesday.
Continental breakfast starts at 7:45
a.m. in KEC South Wing Lobby A.
An Advisors’ Call to Action follows
at 8:30 a.m. in KEC South Wing AB – B101&B102.
Take this opportunity to network with other teachers from across the nation, then
meet executive director Tim Lawrence to learn about SkillsUSA’s priorities, national
trends in career and technical education (CTE) and our efforts in closing the skills
gap. An important part of this year’s session will be an industry perspective on talent
pipeline needs, both national and global. You’ll receive an appreciation gift, and there
will be door prizes. Then be sure to attend the SkillsUSA University seminar of your
choice immediately following. Logo wear or casual clothing suggested.
WEDNESDAY
10 AM SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands):
• A Discussion on Fixin’ Automotive Education, KEC West Wing – W9
• Incorporating the Skill Connect Assessments into Your Student
Learning Process, KEC West Wing – W5
• Opportunities Throughout the Construction Industry, KEC West Wing
– W4
• Student2Student Mentoring Best Practices, KEC West Wing – W7
• S.W.E.A.T. = Success, KEC South Wing AB – B101&B102
• U.S. Army Culinary Arts: Fine Dining in the Army!, KEC West Wing
– W10
• Using Community Projects to Engage Students in Technical Education,
KEC West Wing – W6
College/Postsecondary Delegate Business Meeting/”Meet the Candidates,” KEC South Wing C – 204&205
High-School Delegate Business Meeting/“Meet the Candidates,” KEC
South Wing C – 201&202
Models of Excellence Registration and Student Orientation, Crowne Plaza
Louisville Airport, Exhibit Hall
11 AM
Joint Delegate Session, KEC South Wing C – 201&202 (official partner
is U.S. Army)
11:30
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands):
• Engaging Girls in STEM Education Through Community Service, KEC
West Wing – W8
• Exploring the Impacts of Effective Industry and Education Collaboration, KEC West Wing – W9
• Keeping Up with NOCTI, KEC West Wing – W6
• Memory Power for Healthcare Education, KEC West Wing – W10
• Seriously, You are an Expert, or You Can Be!, KEC West Wing – W5
12:45
College/Postsecondary Delegate Business Meeting, KEC South Wing C
– 204&205
High-School Delegate Business Meeting, KEC South Wing C – 201&202
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WEDNESDAY
1 PM
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands):
• 10 Life Hacks from Icons of Pop Movie Culture, KEC West Wing – W5
• 21st Century Classroom Strategies for Your CTE Program, KEC West
Wing – W6
• Army Healthcare Careers: Caring for America‘s Soldiers, KEC West
Wing – W10
• PDP: Critical Skills for Career Success, KEC West Wing – W9
• Promoting Excellence in Auto Repair and Service, KEC West Wing
– W8
1:30
SkillsUSA Corporation Meeting, KEC, East Wing – E2 (until 3 PM)
2:30
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands):
• B.A.S.I.C. Leadership Lessons: Lead Because Others Won’t, KEC West
Wing – W5
• CDX Automotive Instructor Training, KEC West Wing – W9
• Creating a Technology Environment for Hands-on Students, KEC West
Wing – W7
• Miller and Hobart: Committed to the Future of Welding, KEC West
Wing – W6
• U.S. Army Culinary Arts: Fine Dining in the Army! KEC West Wing –
W10
• What’s New with A+ Certification?, KEC West Wing – W8
2:45
Middle-School Delegate Business Meeting, KEC South Wing C – 203
3:30
ASE/NATEF/AYES Update, KEC East Wing – E2 (until 5 PM)
5 PM
SkillsUSA Alumni Networking Reception, Kentucky Center for the
Performing Arts, East Room/Lobby Bar (until 6:30 PM)
6 PM
Models of Excellence Program and Dinner, Kentucky Derby Museum
(SkillsUSA official attire or business attire required; until 9 PM. Sponsored
by Lowe’s Companies Inc.)
Leadership Contests Finalists Posted, KEC South Wing A Lobby
Technical Committee Recognition and Reception, KEC South Wing AB –
B101 (until 8 PM)
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ThursdayJune 23
n All contests and debriefings are in a separate section starting on Page 50.
If you are a contestant, be sure to use this special Contests Schedule.
n SkillsUSA TECHSPO continues with indoor and outdoor displays.
n SkillsUSA University offers more opportunities. See Pages 27-30.
n Meet the national officer candidates at delegate meetings.
nA blood drive sponsored by the Kentucky Blood Center will be held 9
a.m. -3:30 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked at the outside SkillsUSA
TECHSPO. All donors will receive a $10 gift card and T-shirt. Donors 18 and
older will be entered into a drawing for a brand-new truck (the winner will
be drawn at the end of the summer). Note: Donors must weigh no less than
110 pounds and must be at least 17 years of age.
n With the pressure of the championships over, celebrate
SkillsUSA Night, featuring a Beach Party at Hurricane Bay,
in the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. Logo wear or
casual clothing recommended. Sponsored by Carhartt.
n Gold Chapter of Distinction plus 100-Percent Advisors Reception
(invitation only) gate opens at 6:30 p.m. The
program begins at 7 p.m. at the Kentucky Kingdom Pavilion Area. Once the program begins,
entry is not allowed. Sponsored by Universal
Technical Institute.
7 AM All SkillsUSA Championships technical committee members and judges
report to contest sites through specially marked entrance
7:30
Registration/Lost and Found, KEC East Wing – E1 (until 5 PM)
8 AM
SkillsUSA Championships Open to General Public, KEC and Crowne Plaza
Louisville Airport (until 5 PM)
SkillsUSA TECHSPO, throughout KEC and outdoors (until 4 PM)
9 AM
Delegates and National Officer Candidates Required to Attend the
SkillsUSA Championships, throughout KEC (until 1 PM)
SkillsUSA/Kentucky Blood Center Blood Drive, KEC – Outdoor SkillsUSA
TECHSPO (until 3:30 PM)
SkillsUSA Store/SkillsUSA Educational Resources Booth, KEC North Wing
Lobby (until 4 PM)
10 AM SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands)
•
Chapter Excellence Program, KEC West Wing – W6
• Destructive Welding Testing Demonstration for AWS D1.1 + B31.3
Requirements, KEC West Wing – W8
• Enhance Your CTE Program with Chief Architect 3-D Design Software,
KEC West Wing – W10
• HP LIFE – An Open Resource for Business Concepts, KEC West Wing – W9
• What Makes a Great SkillsUSA Advisor?, KEC West Wing – W7
11:30
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands)
• Engaging Activities to Capture Student Attention and Energize
Learning, KEC West Wing – W5
• Jump into STEM!, KEC West Wing – W7
• Models of Excellence Best Practices in Creating Success, KEC West
Wing – W6
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SkillsUSA
CHAMPIONSHIPS
WITH 100 CONTESTS and more than 6,000 competitors, the SkillsUSA Championships encompasses the
Kentucky Exposition Center and hotel meeting rooms at
the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport.
The $40-million event actually starts earlier for leadership and some technical contests, but on Wednesday
THURSDAY
11:30 SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands)
• No Job is Worth a Young Worker’s Life, KEC West Wing – W10
• U.S. Army Healthcare Careers: Caring for America’s Soldiers, KEC West
Wing – W8
1 PM
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands)
• Adding Additional Work-based Learning Opportunities to Augment
SkillsUSA, KEC West Wing – W5
• Ignite: Activities that Spark Student Engagement, KEC West Wing – W6
• SkillsUSA Community Service Project Pre-Event Meeting, KEC West
Wing – W7
• The Four Pillars: Your Personal Leadership Journey, KEC West Wing – W9
• U.S. Army Culinary Arts: Fine Dining in the Army!, KEC West Wing – W8
College/Postsecondary Delegate Business Meeting, KEC South Wing C
– 204&205
High-School Delegate Business Meeting, KEC South Wing C – 201&202
1:45
College/Postsecondary Delegate “Meet the Candidates,” KEC South Wing
C – 204&205
2 PM
High-School Delegate “Meet the Candidates,” KEC South Wing C
– 201&202
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and Thursday, visiting every hands-on competition
requires a comfortable set of shoes. Look for video
stations with 50-inch TVs to learn how our career and
technical education (CTE) competitions include skills
in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM): “CTE is Where STEM Goes to Work.”
THURSDAY
2:15
College/Postsecondary Division Primary Voting (if needed), KEC South
Wing C – 203
2:30
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands)
• Fire Sprinkler Industry: Saving Lives Every Day, KEC West Wing – W8
• Help Your Collision Program and Students Thrive with Industry
Support, KEC West Wing – W10
• Impact: Experiential Activities to Launch Successful Teams, KEC West
Wing – W5
• Miller and Hobart: Committed to the Future of Welding, KEC West
Wing – W6
• Starting a SkillsUSA Alumni Association, Fundraising and Recruitment,
KEC West Wing – W7
• Teach Your Passion … A Career Path We Don’t Talk About, KEC West
Wing – W9
3 PM
High-School Division Primary Voting (if needed), South Wing C – 203
6:30
Gold Chapters of Distinction and 100-Percent Advisor Reception, Kentucky
Kingdom (until 9 PM; sponsored by Universal Technical Institute)
SkillsUSA Night, featuring Beach Party at Hurricane Bay, Kentucky
Kingdom (until 10 PM; sponsored by Carhartt)
7 PM
Post Final High-School Voting Ballot (If Needed), KEC South Wing C –
C201&C202, KEC East Wing – E1
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SERVICE
PROJECT
Sponsored by
SkillsUSA is excited to partner with GOJO Industries
for this year’s community service project during the
national conference. SkillsUSA members will have an
opportunity to apply their skills in providing muchneeded services to Louisville area organizations:
• Brightside — cleaning, painting, sorting and planting
• Falls City Community Bike Works — refurbishing old bicycles and scrapping others for parts
• Falls of the Ohio — removing debris from fossil beds, trails and public
areas; removing invasive plants from woods; weeding and mulching flower
beds; cleaning up trails; setting up for Clark Days event
• Habitat for Humanity — framing a house in New Albany, Ind.
• Louisville Grows — mulching, weeding and related work at People’s
Garden
• Louisville Metro Parks — helping clear invasive brush, gardening and
landscaping, clearing trails, painting and cleaning up
• Shelby Park Neighborhood Community Center — painting, cleaning, sorting and planting
• St. Joseph Children’s Home — sorting donated items, performing light
maintenance on facility and grounds
• University of Louisville/Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods — composting,
building tables for greenhouse, refurbishing old bicycles
• Youth Build — being involved in street cleanup, landscaping on the campus and Wiffle-ball field across the street, and working in a rain garden,
vegetable garden and outdoor learning classroom
• WaterStep — sorting donated materials
The event kicks off for the registrants in the KEC South Wing
Lobby at 7:30 a.m. Friday. Buses will leave for the service sites
at 8:30 a.m. and return to the KEC East Wing at approximately
2 p.m. Appropriate work shoes and clothing are required
to participate. (Note: You must be pre-registered by your
SkillsUSA advisor or state director to participate.)
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FridayJune 24
n For contest activities, see the separate section starting on Page 50.
n SkillsUSA University wraps up. See Page 30.
nThe National Courtesy Corps Auction benefits volunteers.
n A breakfast for state SkillsUSA directors is sponsored by
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
n The conference reaches its peak of excitement at the Awards Ceremony,
sponsored by Lowe’s Companies Inc. Seating begins at 4:30 p.m. The
ceremony will start at 6 p.m. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes in advance.
Concession stands at Freedom Hall will be open from 4:30 p.m. to adjournment of the session. For safety, everyone in the arena must be seated during
the event. No tote bags or backpacks permitted. SkillsUSA official attire,
professional attire or SkillsUSA Championships work clothing required
(see note immediately following for award winners).
nThe dress code for award winners will be strictly enforced. Photos of
medalists and industry supporters are used in general, trade and SkillsUSA
publications. It’s important that all members demonstrate their professionalism by looking the part. Therefore, the national Board of Directors
has ruled that all contestants receiving medals at the ceremony must
be dressed in official SkillsUSA attire* (see description directly below) or
official SkillsUSA Championships work clothing. Winners who are dressed
inappropriately will not be allowed on stage. Other attire, jeans, T-shirts,
sneakers, boots and sandals are not allowed. Please leave behind any cameras, purses and hats.
(*SkillsUSA official attire: As defined in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical
Standards, official attire begins with the official red blazer, windbreaker or black
jacket. For women, it also includes a white blouse [collarless or small-collared],
knee-length black dress skirt or black dress slacks, black sheer [not opaque] or
skin-tone seamless hose, and black shoes. For men, it also includes a white dress
shirt, solid black tie, black dress slacks, plain black socks and black dress shoes.)
n Sign-language interpretation is provided at Freedom Hall during the
opening and awards ceremonies. Seating is available in Rows A&B, lower
Section 114. Regarding other needs of the physically challenged, Section
208 and 238 are reserved as needed. Reserved seating on the arena floor is
available for contestants during Friday’s Awards Ceremony. For directions or
assistance, please ask a member of the Courtesy Corps upon your arrival at
the arena.
n Audience members are requested not to leave the arena until the
Awards Ceremony is over. This request is made out of consideration for
the award recipients and to keep the ceremony from being disrupted. Buses
will not depart for hotels until after the program is completed.
FRIDAY
7:30
SkillsUSA Community Service Project Orientation, KEC South Wing C
Lobby (sponsored by GOJO Industries)
State Association Directors Breakfast, KEC South Wing AB – B101
(sponsored by Manufacturing Skill Standards Council)
8 AM
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands): Automotive Service
Technology, KEC South Wing C – C101 (until 12 PM)
8:30
State Association Directors Meeting, KEC, South Wing AB–- B102 (until
12 PM)
9 AM
Registration/Lost and Found, KEC East Wing – E1 (until 4 PM)
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FRIDAY
10 AM
ASTS Business Meeting, KEC South Wing C – C107 (until 4 PM)
National Courtesy Corps Auction Viewing, KEC South Wing AB – B105
SkillsUSA University (sponsored by Newell Brands):
• A/C and Refrigeration System Evacuation, KEC West Wing – W5
• Social Media in the Classroom, KEC West Wing – W6
10:30
High-School Delegate Business Meeting, KEC South Wing C – 201&202
11 AM
National Courtesy Corps Auction, KEC South Wing AB – B105 (until 4 PM)
11:15
High School Delegate “Meet the Candidates,” KEC South Wing C
– 201&202
AWARDS
CEREMONY
THE 52ND ANNUAL National
Leadership and Skills
Conference concludes
at 6 p.m. Friday with an
exciting Awards Ceremony. Special thanks to
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
for sponsoring the 2016
Awards Ceremony.
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FRIDAY
12:15
High-School Division Final Ballot Voting, KEC South Wing C – 203
2 PM
SkillsUSA Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, KEC South Wing AB –
B101 (until 4 PM)
3 PM
National Courtesy Corps Dinner, KEC East Hall (sponsored by Kentucky
Exposition Center)
5 PM
Award Ceremony Pass Sales, Freedom Hall Ticket Booth (until 7 PM)
6 PM
Awards Ceremony, Freedom Hall Arena (until 9 PM; sponsored by
Lowe’s Companies Inc.)
AGENDA
6 p.m.
Introduction of National Officers
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome
Introduction of Session Sponsor:
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
Awards Instructions
First Segment: Medallion
Presentations
Models of Excellence Awards
2016-2017 National Officer
Announcement/Installation
Second Segment: Medallion
Presentations
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Giveaway
Video: Week in Review
Third Segment: Medallion
Presentations
Adjournment
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Contestschedule
Meetings, debriefings,
seminars, tours and activities
CONTESTANTS: CHECK CAREFULLY for
the time and location of your contestant
meeting. To compete, you must attend
your contestant meeting.
• Contestants required to attend early orientations/familiarizations on Tuesday: Check this schedule to see which lobbies you will enter to be escorted to
your contest areas.
• Wednesday and Thursday: All contestants will enter Kentucky Exposition
Center at 7:30 a.m., and competitions will begin at 8 a.m. unless otherwise
stated in the specific contest schedule. Contestants will enter through all
lobbies as appropriate for their contest location. Advisors, parents and
observers will enter at 8 a.m.
More than one SkillsUSA University seminar may be held in a particular
occupational area. Consult the section on Pages 22-32 to plan which seminars you will attend.
All tool boxes must be brought with the competitor at the contest orientation.
Following the competition, the competitor must remove all of his or her tools
from the contest areas. No storage is provided following the completion of the
competitions.
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3-D VISUALIZATION
AND ANIMATION
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11
a.m.-12 p.m., KEC North Wing, contest
area
Seminar – Principles of Animation: Tuesday,
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC South Wing AB
– B106
Computer Setup: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12
p.m., KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Crowne
Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet B
ACTION SKILLS
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B104
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC West Wing – W1,W15,W16
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.,
KEC West Wing – W1,W15,W16
Debriefing: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m., KEC West Wing – W1
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Contest: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.- 5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
ADVERTISING DESIGN
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
South Wing B, contest area
Computer Setup: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing B
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
South Wing C – C109
AMERICAN SPIRIT
Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3
p.m., KEC West Wing – W2
Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2
p.m., KEC West Wing – W2
Debriefing: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing – W2
Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC West Wing – W2
Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC West Wing – W2 (All notebooks to
be picked up by 4 p.m.)
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Written Test: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m.,
KEC North Wing
Setup/Familiarization: Wednesday, 9
a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC South
Wing C – C108
AUDIO/RADIO PRODUCTION
Equipment Setup: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Field Work: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B106
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY
Virtual Competition: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing C Lobby (All teams
come fully dressed in SkillsUSA approved
uniform with safety gear. Clothing inspection for contestants will take place. Contestants need to bring two computers to
compete in the virtual part of the competition.)
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing C
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., KEC
West Wing – W4
AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING
TECHNOLOGY
Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing B, contest area
(contestants only)
Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B (as assigned during
orientation)
Familiarization: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-3:30
p.m., KEC South Wing B
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
TECHNOLOGY
Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2:30
p.m., KEC South Wing C, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
Breakfast/Debriefing/Seminar: Friday, 8:30
a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South Wing C – C101
AVIATION MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
South Wing A, contest area
Written Test: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,
KEC South Wing A
Competition: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC South Wing A Lobby (meet in lobby
to be escorted to contest area)
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
BASIC HEALTH CARE SKILLS
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
East Wing, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC
East Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
East Wing
Project/Cabinet Pickup and Work Hints:
Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC West Wing
CAREER PATHWAYS SHOWCASE
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC
South Wing B, contest area
Project Setup: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Presentations: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B
Presentations: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B (various times throughout
the day by cluster)
Project Removal: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B (all projects must be
removed by 5 p.m.)
CARPENTRY
Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, University of Louisville ULA
Ballroom, contest area (lunch provided)
Written Test/Oral Presentations: Tuesday,
2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Wing (lunch
provided)
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing
CHAPTER BUSINESS PROCEDURE
BROADCAST NEWS PRODUCTION
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC
New Market Hall
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC New Market Hall
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
New Market Hall
Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
New Market Hall
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC
West Hall A
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC
West Hall A
Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
West Hall A
CABINETMAKING
Machine and Tool Orientation/Cut List/
Written Test: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC West Wing, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Tear-down and Cleanup: Thursday, 4
p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC West Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing
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Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet B
Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet B
Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet B
Competition: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-5
p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport,
Knox, Jefferson, Hancock, Crowne C,
Franklin, Grant
Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Crowne
Plaza Louisville Airport, Knox, Jefferson,
Hancock, Elliott, Franklin, Grant
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne
Plaza Louisville Airport, Elliott
CHAPTER DISPLAY
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
East Wing, contest area
Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC East
Wing
Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC East Wing
Debriefing: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
East Wing
Viewing of Displays: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m., KEC East Wing
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Display Removal: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC East Wing
CNC MILLING
Check-in and Orientation: Tuesday, 8
a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B104
Equipment Familiarization: Tuesday, 1
p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South Wing C
Luncheon: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B103
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C (immediately following
competition)
CNC TECHNICIAN
Check-in and Orientation: Tuesday, 8
a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B104
Luncheon: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB - B103
Equipment Familiarization: Tuesday, 1
p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South Wing C
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC South Wing C
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing C (debriefing immediately
following)
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
CNC TURNING SPECIALIST
Check-in and Orientation: Tuesday, 8
a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B104
Luncheon: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B103
Equipment Familiarization: Tuesday, 1
p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South Wing C
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC South Wing C (debriefing immediately
to follow)
Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4:30
p.m., KEC South Wing B, contest area
(contestants only)
Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B (as assigned during
orientation)
Familiarization: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-3:30
p.m., KEC South Wing B
Contest: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
COMMERCIAL BAKING
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11
a.m.-12:30 p.m., KEC West Wing – W3
Walk-through: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
College/Postsecondary Competition:
Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North
Wing
College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Wing
High School Competition: Thursday, 8
a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North Wing
High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC North Wing
COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT
Orientation/Notebook Check-ins: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Madison
Judging/Interviews/Debriefing: Wednesday,
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville
Airport, Madison
Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport,
Madison
Notebooks Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Madison
(all notebooks need to be picked up by
4 p.m.)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Notebook Check-in/Orientation: Tuesday,
3 p.m.-4 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville
Airport, Whitley
Presentations: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet A,
Carroll, Luersen
Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport,
Coronet A&B
Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne
Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet A&B
Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet
A&B
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Setup: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
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COSMETOLOGY
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2
p.m., KEC South Wing A, contest area
Advisors Update: Wednesday, 2:30
p.m.-3:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Room
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
West Hall B
Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
West Hall B
Crime Scene Equipment Demonstrations:
Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC West
Hall B
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
West Hall B
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Hall B
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC
West Hall B
Written Test: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.,
KEC West Hall B
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Hall B
Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Crowne
Plaza Louisville Airport, Russell
CULINARY ARTS
College/Postsecondary Orientation and
Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.,
KEC North Wing, contest area
High School Orientation/Written Test:
Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m., KEC North
Wing, contest area
College/Postsecondary Competition:
Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North
Wing (debriefing immediately following
end of competition)
College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Wing
High School Competition: Thursday, 8
a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North Wing (debriefing
immediately following end of competition)
High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C – C104
DENTAL ASSISTING
Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC
North Wing
DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC West Wing – W1
Technical Committee Meeting: Tuesday, 3
p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Wing, Rack Room
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
Building K/KEC South Wing C
Breakfast/Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-11
a.m., KEC South Wing C – C105
DIGITAL CINEMA PRODUCTION
Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Field Assignment: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing (locations will be assigned
at orientation)
Field Assignment: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 5
p.m., KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.,
Freedom Hall, ULA Room
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B110
Lesson Plan/Interviews: Wednesday, 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, University
of Louisville ULA Ballroom
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, University of Louisville ULA
Ballroom (contestants assigned presentation times at Tuesday’s orientation
meeting)
Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Freedom
Hall, University of Louisville ULA Ballroom
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11
a.m.-12:30 p.m., KEC South Wing C –
C104
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, A3,A4 (if necessary)
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, A3,A4
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ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION
WIRING
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1
p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC West Wing – W3/
contest area
Work-Site Materials Acquisition: Wednesday,
8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., KEC West Wing
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Box Installations and Conduit Bending:
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Product Demonstration: Thursday, 2 p.m.-4
p.m., KEC West Wing
Mandatory Tear-Down: Thursday, 4:30
p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC South
Wing C – C105
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, A2
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, V3
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, The Club
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
ESTHETICS
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12
p.m.-2 p.m., KEC North Wing, contest area
Committee Meeting: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC North Wing
Sample Test Part 1/Customer Service
Exam/CET Written Exam/Sample Test
Part 2: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Soldering/Circuit Construction/Electronic
Troubleshooting: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing (debriefing to immediately follow in the same location)
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
KEC South Wing A, contest area
Competition: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing A
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing A
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B102
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
PROCESS
Orientation: Tuesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne
Plaza Louisville Airport, Perry
Preliminaries: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Perry,
Oldham, Jefferson
Contest Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Perry,
Oldham
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne
Plaza Louisville Airport, Hancock
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/
DESIGN
Orientation/Setup: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.,
KEC South Wing C, contest area
Hands-on Component: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing C
Presentations: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing C (projects on display all day
Thursday)
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, The Club
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing AB – B105
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, V3
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB - B101
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12
p.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B106,B107,B108,B109,B110
Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South
Wing C – C112,C105,C104,C109,C108
FIREFIGHTING
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11
a.m.-1 p.m., KEC West Hall A
College/Postsecondary Competition:
Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West
Hall A
College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Hall A
High School Competition: Thursday, 8:30
a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West Hall A
High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC West Hall A
FIRST AID/CPR
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Orientation: Tuesday, 1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.,
KEC North Wing, contest area (contestants
must attend in uniform)
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC
North Wing (contestants must attend in
uniform)
Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.,
KEC North Wing (contestants must attend
in uniform)
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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12
p.m.-2 p.m., KEC South Wing A, contest
area
Familiarization: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing A
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
Breakfast/Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.,
KEC South Wing AB – B103
Industry Tour – The ALC Group: Friday, 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. (location to be determined)
GRAPHICS IMAGING —
SUBLIMATION (DEMONSTRATION)
Orientation/Written Test, Tuesday, 10
a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South Wing A, contest
area
Oral Interview: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4:45
p.m., KEC South Wing A (all contestants)
College/Postsecondary Competition:
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South
Wing A
High School Competition: Thursday, 8
a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South Wing A
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
HEALTH KNOWLEDGE BOWL
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
Orientation/Written Test: Thursday, 8:30
a.m.-10 a.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B103
High School Competition: Thursday, 10
a.m.-12:30 p.m., KEC South Wing AB
– B103
College/Postsecondary Competition: Thursday, 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing
AB – B103
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B107
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Judging/Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4
p.m., KEC West Wing – W17
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B107
Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
East Wing
HEATING, VENTILATION,
AIR CONDITIONING AND
REFRIGERATION
Instructors Meeting: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4
p.m., Freedom Hall, University of Louisville
Presidents Room (lunch provided)
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12
p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South Wing B, contest
area
Brazing Seminar (Mandatory): Wednesday,
3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing B
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL
Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC
West Wing – W4/contest area
Written Exam/Conduit Bending/Troubleshooting/Interviews: Wednesday, 7:30
a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing C (as
assigned during orientation)
Hands-on Projects/Interviews: Thursday,
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing C
Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC South
Wing C – C112
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES
Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Whitley
INTERACTIVE APPLICATION AND
VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT
(DEMONSTRATION)
Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Computer Setup: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
HUMANOID ROBOTICS
Orientation/Written Test, Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3
p.m., KEC East Wing, contest area
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.,
KEC East Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC
East Wing
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INTERNETWORKING
Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.,
KEC North Wing, contest area (Competition begins during the orientation. Please
bring your laptop and something to write
with.)
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Routing and Part 1 of End-to-End Networking: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, TAC, Online Exam,
Routing, Cabling and Part 2 of End-To-End
Networking: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North
Wing (debriefing to immediately follow in
the same location)
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
JOB INTERVIEW
Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.,
KEC South Wing AB – B104
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, Locker Rooms Men 1&2,
Star Dressing Rooms 1,2,3,4
Finals: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.,
Freedom Hall, Locker Rooms Men 1&2,
Star Dressing Rooms 1&2
Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B104
JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION A
AND OPEN
Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.,
KEC South Wing C – C102
Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:15 p.m.,
KEC West Wing – W4
Competition: Wednesday, 8:30
a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South Wing C –
C102,C103,C106,C107,C110,C111
Judges Meeting: Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m.,
KEC South Wing C – C107
Finals: Thursday, 9 a.m.-12
p.m., KEC South Wing C –
C102,C103,C106,C107,C110,C111
Debriefing: Thursday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC
South Wing C – C108
MAJOR APPLIANCE AND
REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B, contest area (lunch
provided)
New Product Update: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m., Freedom Hall, V2 (lunch provided)
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4
p.m., KEC South Wing B, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B (advisors attend)
MASONRY
Mandatory Industry Tour for Advisors
and Contestants: Wednesday, 7:45
a.m.-11:30 a.m. (All off-site transportation will meet buses at the Rose Garden
in front of Freedom Hall/use route for
off-site events)
Orientation/Written Test/Luncheon:
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B103
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
KEC West Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing
MECHATRONICS
Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 2
p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South Wing C, contest
area
Group 1 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC South Wing C
Group 2 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC South Wing C
Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
South Wing C – C108
MEDICAL ASSISTING
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 10
a.m.-12 p.m., KEC North Wing, contest
area
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing (immediately following
contest)
MEDICAL MATH
Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
West Wing – W4
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC
West Wing – W4
Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
West Wing – W4
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
West Wing – W7
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
West Wing – W3
Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC
West Wing – W3
MOBILE ELECTRONICS
INSTALLATION
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Testing: Wednesday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing (debriefing to immediately
follow in the same location)
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
MOBILE ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
MOTORCYCLE SERVICE
TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing B, contest area
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing/Breakfast: Friday, 9 a.m.-11
a.m., KEC South Wing C – C104
NAIL CARE
Orientation/Written Test, Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing A, contest area
Oral Professional Assessment, Wednesday, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing A
Competition, Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
NURSE ASSISTING
Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
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Written Test: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC
North Wing
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
AND SAFETY
Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3
p.m., KEC West Wing – W11,W12
Judging: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.,
KEC West Wing – W11,W12
Interviews: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC West Wing – W11,W12
Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC West Hall Lobby
Notebooks Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC West Wing – W13 (All notebooks
need to be picked up by 4 p.m.)
Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing – W3
OPENING AND CLOSING
CEREMONIES
Judges or Education Team Meeting: Tuesday,
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, Saddle
and Sirloin Board Room
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, Saddle and Sirloin Board
Room (president only or one representative per team)
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, VIP 1,2,4/VIP Suite, Third
Level
College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall,
Saddle and Sirloin Board Room (following
last performance)
High School Finalists Meeting: Wednesday,
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, Saddle
and Sirloin Board Room (president only or
one representative per team; casual attire)
Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Freedom
Hall, VIP 1,2,4/VIP Suite, Third Level
(debriefing to follow immediately)
High School Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-5
p.m., Freedom Hall, Saddle and Sirloin
Board Room (immediately following last
performance)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER
Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3
p.m., KEC North Wing
Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8
a.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC North Wing (debriefing to immediately follow in the same
area)
Debriefing: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
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Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC North Wing
Notebook Pickup, Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing (All notebooks need to be
picked up by 4 p.m.)
PRACTICAL NURSING
PHOTOGRAPHY
Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Photo Shoot: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South
Wing C – C102
PIN DESIGN
Check-ins/Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1
p.m., KEC North Wing, contest area
Judging/Interviews: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC North Wing (as assigned during
orientation)
Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m., KEC North Wing (as assigned during
orientation)
Judging/Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC North Wing
Pin Pickup, Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing (All projects need to be
removed by 4 p.m.)
Debriefing: Thursday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
PLUMBING
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B105/contest area
Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B105
Familiarization: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-1
p.m., KEC West Wing
Competition: Wednesday, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.,
KEC West Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Mandatory Tear-Down: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC West Wing
POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC
South Wing B, contest area
Written Test: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing/Luncheon: Friday, 12 p.m.-2
p.m., KEC South Wing C – C104
Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Advisors Luncheon: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:15
p.m., KEC South Wing AB – B101
(advisors only)
Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
PREPARED SPEECH
Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30
p.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B105,B107,B108,B109,B110
Competition: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B106,B107,B108,B109,B110
Finals: Thursday, 9 a.m.-11
a.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B106,B107,B108,B109,B110
Debriefing: Thursday, 11 a.m.-12:30
p.m., KEC South Wing AB –
B106,B107,B108,B109,B110
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING/
TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, ULA Room
Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, VIP Suite (Third Level)
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, ULA Room
Debriefing: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, ULA Room
PROMOTIONAL BULLETIN BOARD
Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.,
KEC South Wing A
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South
Wing A
Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing A
Viewing of Boards: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.,
KEC South Wing A
Debriefing: Thursday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
South Wing A
Project Removal: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing A (All bulletin boards
must be removed by 5 p.m. Thursday)
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QUIZ BOWL
Judges Meeting: Monday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.,
KEC South Wing AB – B103
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing AB – B103
Competition: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12
p.m., KEC South Wing C –
C101,C104,C105,C108,C109,C112
Finals: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-4
p.m., KEC South Wing C –
C101,C104,C105,C108,C109,C112
Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing C –
C101,C104,C108,C109,C112
RELATED TECHNICAL MATH
Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, VIP 2
Competition: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.,
KEC South Wing AB – B100
Debriefing: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
KEC South Wing AB – B100
RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 3
p.m.-4 p.m., KEC West Hall A
Competition/Written Test: Wednesday, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Hall A
Competition/Written Test: Thursday, 8
a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West Hall A
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Hall A
ROBOTICS: URBAN SEARCH
AND RESCUE (DEMONSTRATION)
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12
p.m.-2 p.m., KEC East Wing, contest area
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.,
KEC East Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC
East Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
East Wing
SCREEN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
South Wing B, contest area
Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Oral Interview: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4:45
p.m., KEC South Wing B (all contestants)
College/Postsecondary Competition:
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC South
Wing B
High School Competition: Thursday, 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
SHEET METAL
Orientation and Written Test: Tuesday, 12
p.m.-2 p.m., KEC West Wing, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing
RESTAURANT SERVICE
T-SHIRT DESIGN
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12
p.m.-2 p.m., KEC North Wing, contest area
College/Postsecondary Competition:
Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC North
Wing
College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC North Wing
High School Competition: Thursday, 8
a.m.-3 p.m., KEC North Wing
High School Debriefing: Thursday, 3
p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC North Wing
Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC
South Wing B, contest area
Judging: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Shirts on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
KEC South Wing B
Debriefing/Shirt Pickup: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5
p.m., KEC South Wing B
ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C Lobby (All team members
meet in lobby for escort to contest area.)
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC South Wing C
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
South Wing C – C112
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TEAM ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
Orientation: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
KEC North Wing, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Judging: Thursday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
North Wing
TEAMWORKS
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Presentation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC
West Wing
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Site Review and Tool Training: Tuesday, 2
p.m.-3 p.m., KEC West Wing
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.,
KEC West Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC
West Wing
Project Tear-down/Site Cleanup (Mandatory): Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West
Wing
Appreciation Luncheon/Debriefing: Friday,
12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC West Wing
TECHNICAL COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
Equipment Setup: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
North Wing, contest area
Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing (debriefing to immediately
follow in the same location)
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
North Wing
TECHNICAL DRAFTING
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4
p.m., KEC North Wing, contest area
Setup/Familiarization: Wednesday, 9
a.m.-1 p.m., KEC North Wing
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
North Wing
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3
p.m., KEC South Wing B, contest area
Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC
South Wing B
TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12
p.m.-2 p.m., KEC North Wing, contest area
Setup/Video Assignment: Wednesday, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Wing
Editing/Judging: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
KEC North Wing
Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC
North Wing
WEB DESIGN
Orientation/Written Test/Setup: Tuesday,
12 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC West Wing, contest
area
Seminar (Mandatory): Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4
p.m., KEC South Wing AB - B102
High School Competition: Wednesday, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Wing (debriefing to immediately follow in the same
location)
College/Postsecondary Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Wing
(debriefing to immediately follow in the
same location)
WELDING
Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12:30
p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC South Wing C,
contest area
Instructors Meeting: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.,
Freedom Hall, The Club
College/Postsecondary Competition:
Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South
Wing C
High School Competition: Thursday, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing C
Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne B
WELDING FABRICATION
Orientation: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., KEC
Pavilion, contest area
Group 1 Competition: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5
p.m., KEC Pavilion
Written Test: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.,
KEC Pavilion
Group 2 Competition: Wednesday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m., KEC Pavilion
Group 3 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3
p.m., KEC Pavilion
Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.,
KEC Pavilion
WELDING SCULPTURE
Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
South Wing C, contest area
Setup: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
Judging: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC
South Wing C
College/Postsecondary Interviews: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing C
High School Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12
p.m., KEC South Wing C
Projects on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4
p.m., KEC South Wing C
Debriefing/Project Pickup, Thursday, 4
p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South Wing C
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Conference
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS
Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) North Wing Lobby, Second Level
R. Shelly L. Coates, Associate Director, Conference Management Services
Ashley Ridgeway, Program Specialist, Conference Management Services/
SkillsUSA TECHSPO Manager
SkillsUSA TECHSPO Volunteer Assistants:
Billy Coates
Brett Ridgeway
Jamie Schalk
George Laubmeier
Dusty Schalk
REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERS
KEC E-1 (located off the North Wing Lobby)
Patty Duncan, Program Manager, Member Services and Assessments
Susanne Kahler, Program Manager, Member Services
Laura Rauch, Program Specialist, Member Services and Assessments
Taryn Zeigler, Program Specialist, Office of Education
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OFFICE
KEC South Wing C, VIP Board Room
Timothy W. Lawrence, Executive Director
Sandy Moore, Assistant to the Executive Director
Volunteer Assistants:
Sean Apsey
Richard L. Ross
Roger Wilkerson
MEDIA ROOM/COMMUNICATIONS
KEC E-3 (located off the North Wing Lobby)
Tom Hall, Director, Communications
Ann Schreiber, Associate Director, Communications
Jane DeShong Short, Manager, Public Relations
Karen Kitzel, Manager, Public Relations
Tom Kercheval, Manager, Audiovisual Technology/Communications
Craig Moore, Manager, Web/Technology
Darlenne Helena, Specialist, Digital/Social Media
Local Media Liaison: John Darr, Louisville, Ky.
SkillsUSA Photographers:
Clay Allen, Okmulgee, Okla.
William Fambrough, Kansas City, Mo.
Janet Cantore-Watson, Bridgewater, N.J. Lloyd Wolf, Arlington, Va.
Volunteer Assistants:
Tom Boyer
Daria Ferdine
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT/
SkillsUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADQUARTERS
KEC E-4 (located off the North Wing Lobby)
Kelly Persons, Director, Business Partnerships and Development
Dave Worden, Program Director, SkillsUSA Championships
Jim Kregiel, Senior Program Manager, SkillsUSA Championships
Leslie Lawrence, Corporate Development Officer
Brittney Colburn, Development Coordinator
Jeremy Ballentine, Program Manager, SkillsUSA Championships
Eric Gearhart, Special Projects Consultant
Rosha Peavy, Consultant
Keith Ashby, Manager, Literature Services/National Center
Volunteer Assistants:
Melinda Clark
Taylor Mackie
Kaitlyn Youngs
Brooke Johnson
Maureen Rachal
DELEGATE SESSIONS AND NATIONAL OFFICER HEADQUARTERS
KEC South Wing 206 & 207
Kelly Horton, Director, Office of Education
Heidi Walsh, Program Director, Office of Education
Gayle Silvey, Associate Director, Office of Education
Courtney Miller, Program Manager, Office of Education
Stephanie Bland, Program Specialist, Office of Education
Volunteer Assistants:
Brett Boge Adrian Hernandez David Terrill
Tony Hamblin Janie Martinez
Antonio Vargas
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ALUMNI OFFICE
KEC E-4 (located off the North Wing Lobby)
Byekwaso Gilbert, Program Manager, Office of Education
Alumni Executive Board:
Glori Beaufort Virginia Martinez
Terry Robinson
Anne Dew
Akshar Patel
Dara Dubois
James Rhodes
Alumni Events Coordinating Committee:
Taylor Heaney Felicity Hughes
Zach Timm
Ashley Hickey
Jocelyn Mendez
Alumni Community Service Coordinator: Andrea Arbogast
Alumni Volunteer: Jessica Schattuck
Alumni Auction Coordinators: Melissa Graham, Clem McPherson, Cody McPherson
FINANCIAL SERVICES
KEC South Wing C, VIP Board Room, Secretary’s Room
Kim Graham, Director, Administration and Finance
Missy Wilson, Associate Director, Human Resources
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT TEAM CHAIRS
Construction: John Williams, Williams Construction, Farmington, Mo.
Contest Awards Coordination: Ernie Gary, New Carlisle, Ohio
Contest Cluster Chairs: Phillip Beckwith, Travelers Rest, S.C.; Gloria Cahalan, Liberty,
N.Y.; Lauri Domer, Watertown, Wis.; Ellen Coughlin, Norwich, N.Y.; Mark Galland,
Springfield, Mo.; Larry Lebsock, Yuma, Ariz.; Shelby McCorvey, Hobbs, N.M.; Jack
Sukala, Ocean City, N.J.; Sam Turner, Battle Creek, Mich.; Kevin Ward, Suwanee, Ga.;
Kaitlyn Youngs, Ames, Iowa
Courtesy Corps: Dorothy Loges, Louisburg, Mo.
Digital Cluster Chair/CAD Layouts: Craig Reilly, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Dispatch: Mary Maffett, Felton, Del.; Janine Lebsock, Yuma, Ariz.
Electrical/Radios: Nick Fedirko, AAA Communications, Felton, Del.
Leadership: Sharon Schaub, Bristow, Okla.; Beth Lofthus, Disney, Okla.
Shipping and Receiving/Equipment: Vickie Maddox, Rustburg, Va.
SkillsUSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brent Kindred, President/Region 3 Representative, Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction
Chris Arvin, Vice President /B&I Representative, Caterpillar Inc.
Chuck Wallace, Secretary/Region 1 Representative, Maryland Department of Education
James King, Region 2 Representative, Tennessee Board of Regents
Peggy Torrens, Region 4 Representative, Kansas Department of Education
Dave Milliken, Region 5 Representative, Utah State Board of Education
Alex Gromada, Association for Career and Technical Education Representative, Southern Illinois Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program
Jennifer Worth, College/Postsecondary Representative, American Association of Community Colleges
Kathleen Cullen, Advance CTE Representative, Wisconsin Technical College System
Peter Carey, SkillsUSA State Directors Association Representative, New Jersey
Kaye Morgan-Curtis, SkillsUSA Foundation Chair, Newell Brands
Mark Hudson, B&I Representative, Air Products
Chris Tesmer, B&I Representative, Newell Brands
Troy Dally, B&I Representative, Lowe’s Companies Inc.
Sam Bottum, B&I Representative, Snap-on Incorporated
Russ Hoffbauer, B&I Representative, State Farm Insurance Companies
Cameron Ferguson, Emeritus, Caterpillar Inc.
SkillsUSA LEADERSHIP CENTER/LEESBURG, VA.
Roxanne Hodge, Customer Service Representative
2016 NLSC PROGRAM
Editing, Design and Production:
E. Thomas Hall
Proofreading: Tom Kercheval, Karen N.
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Photography: Lloyd Wolf, Arlington, Va.
Maps: Dolmarva Design LLC, Petersburg, Va.
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USING THIS PROGRAM Hotel Maps, Bus Routes, Meeting Rooms
USING THIS PROGRAM Hotel Maps, Bus Routes, Meeting Rooms
SkillsUSA TECHSPO Exhibitors by Area, Indoor Booth Locations
SkillSUSA TECHSPO Career
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CONTEST MAPS West, North and South Wings; East Hall CONTEST MAPS West, North and South Wings; East Hall
SAFETY
MATTERS
Hotel Safety, Area Hospitals
SAFETY
MATTERSSecurity,
Security, Hotel Safety, Area Hospitals
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OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
OUR COMMITMENT
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SkillsUSA
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week by using recycling
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OFFICIAL
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A grant from Newell Brands has made possible
this year’s edition of the official conference program.
NATIONAL
LEADERSHIPAND SKILLS
conference
SkillsUSA
14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176 • 703-777-8810
Web: www.skillsusa.org • Email: anyinfo@skillsusa.org
JUNE 18-24, 2016
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY