PROGRAM
OF WORK
Our “Program of Work” describes a series of year-long events
and workshops that teach our students employability and job
readiness skills through practice. Close to 1,500 students
actively participate in SkillsUSA Council programs, trainings,
and activities that were conducted in and out of school.
SIGNING DAY
SkillsUSA Council hosted the first ever
“District 11 Signing Day”, sponsored
by Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.
The program recognized over 100
graduating students heading directly
into the workforce with a full-time
job secured in their trade, graduates
attending post-secondary institutions
to pursue studies related to their trade
and those joining the Military. This
event was modeled after similar signing
day programs for students receiving
athletic scholarships.
In addition to the students recognized
over 250 were in attendance including
industry leaders, post-secondary and
military representatives, legislators
and parents. The event promoted the
growing importance of Career and
Technical Education and the essential
role it plays in building a strong
workforce in the Greater Lehigh Valley
and received significant press coverage
from The Morning Call, Lehigh Valley
Live, Lehigh Valley Business and
The Lehigh Valley Economic
Development Council.
“
The name of SkillsUSA Council
begins with the number one workforce
requirement: skills,” “Whether
you’re pursuing higher education
skills, or skills in our industry sectors
like manufacturing, finance and
insurance, health care, transportation
and warehousing, professional,
scientific, technical, or anything else:
it’s all about skills.”
-Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director
of Workforce Board Lehigh Valley