2017-2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept. 22 Oct. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 16-17 Jan. 31
Elmer Gates Memorial Clay Shoot Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays
• Business and Industry Partners network at this outing
• Proceeds provides programming to students
Annual Meeting Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center
• Presentation of the Leadership By Example and Volunteer
of the Year Awards to a champion of career and technical education and supporter of the Council
• Students network with Council members and give speeches
Ambassador Training Camelback Resort
• One-day training for students to learn public speaking /
communication / social etiquette skills
Professional Development Conference Camelback Resort
• Two-day training for students to learn employability skills
• Business representatives meet with students during the career cluster sessions to discuss career pathways
District 11 SkillsUSA Championships Agri-Plex, Best Western & scattered sites
• Over fifty competitions that test skill and leadership abilities
• Only one of its kind in the country
• Competitions at the Agri-Plex are open to the public
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Snow date February 1
March Apr. 18-20 May 24 June 8 June 18-23
SkillsUSA Council Culinary Challenge
• Culinary students compete with Top Chefs in the area
Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Conference Hershey Conference Center & Lebanon Expo
• Winners of district competitions advance to States and
compete for a spot at the National Conference
Elmer Gates Enterprise Awards Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center
• Awards given to exceptional students for their scholastic
achievement, membership / participation and leadership position in student organizations / sports, community involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit
Breakfast of Champions Air Products
• Recognition and preparation for the competitors
traveling to the National Conference
National Leadership and Skills Conference Louisville, KY
• Winners of districts and states compete with other
winners throughout the country
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109 • 610.841.1190 • www. skillsusacouncil. org