2018-2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 21 APRIL 10-12
OCTOBER 10
Elmer Gates Memorial Clay Shoot
Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays
• Business and Industry Partners network at this outing
• Proceeds provides programming to students
Annual Meeting
Homewood Suites, Center Valley
• 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
NOVEMBER 14
Ambassador Training
Camelback Resort
• One-day training for students to learn public speaking/
communication/social etiquette skills
NOVEMBER 15-16
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
JANUARY 30 (SNOW DATE JANUARY 31)
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
• Business representatives judge and coordinate competitions
MARCH 21
SkillsUSA Council Culinary Challenge
Northampton Community College
• Ten culinary students compete with Top Chefs in the area
and serve a 6 course meal to the audience
• Audience chooses the winner
555 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109
610.841.1190 • www.skillsusacouncil.org
Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Conference
Hershey Conference Center & Lebanon Expo
• Winners of district competitions advance to States and
compete for a spot at the National Conference
MAY 10
District 11 Signing Day
TBD
• Recognizes graduating students heading directly into the
workforce with a full-time job secured in their area of
study, those attending college to pursue studies related to
their trade and those entering the Military
MAY 23
Elmer Gates Enterprise Awards
Homewood Suites, Center Valley
• Awards given to exceptional students for their scholastic
achievement, membership/participation and leadership
position in student organizations/sports, community
involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit
JUNE 7
Breakfast of Champions
Air Products
• Recognition and preparation for the competitors traveling
to the National Conference
JUNE 25-29
National Leadership and Skills Conference
Louisville, KY
• Winners of districts and states compete with other
winners throughout the country