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Tractor Supply and Carhartt Make $150,000 Donation to Support Skilled Workforce Development

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand, today announced a $150,000 donation to SkillsUSA to support its work preparing students for in-demand careers in the skilled trades.

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Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand, today announced a $150,000 donation to SkillsUSA to support its work preparing students for in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
Tractor Supply and Carhartt representatives presented the donation during SkillsUSA Week, a nationwide event that provides state associations, advisors and student members the opportunity to promote SkillsUSA programs and activities at the local and state levels.
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“The Support the Trades fundraiser, which aligns with our core values and commitment to supporting Life Out Here, has been impactful in so many ways.
“We’re proud to continue working alongside Tractor Supply in support of SkillsUSA’s mission to develop the workforce and attract students to careers in the skilled trades,” said Susan Hennike, chief brand officer for Carhartt.

SkillsUSA Students Connect with Community and Advocate for Career and Technical Education during SkillsUSA Week

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Monday, February 5, 2024

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LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkillsUSA, one of the nation's largest student organizations, announced plans for SkillsUSA Week to be celebrated Feb. 5-9, 2024, as part of Career and Technical Education Month. Career and technical education and SkillsUSA are a vital solution to our nation's growing skills gap. At a time when opportunity for employment is critical, SkillsUSA ensures students are equipped with the skills to successfully enter the workforce.

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Career and technical education and SkillsUSA are a vital solution to our nation's growing skills gap.
SkillsUSA is a talent pipeline that graduates 100,000 SkillsUSA students each year who strive to be career-ready on the first day of their job.
SkillsUSA Week is held each year in February, in conjunction with Career and Technical Education Month.
SkillsUSA Week is one of our most important weeks of the year and a highlight for our students."

Fieldpiece Instruments Partners With SkillsUSA for Third Annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Fieldpiece Instruments , a leader providing cutting-edge HVACR tools and test instruments for over three decades, today announced the launch of its third annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship.

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Fieldpiece Instruments , a leader providing cutting-edge HVACR tools and test instruments for over three decades, today announced the launch of its third annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship.
Fieldpiece will distribute $25,000 in scholarship funds in 2024, with the support of SkillsUSA, which will collaborate on the program’s administration.
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Fieldpiece sponsors $15,000 in scholarships for SkillsUSA students entering the HVACR trade.
“SkillsUSA is thrilled to partner with Fieldpiece Instruments to help roll out its generous scholarships,” said Chelle Travis, executive director at SkillsUSA.

Frontdoor Showcased to Real Estate Community at T3 Technology Summit

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service plans with about two million members, unveiled the Frontdoor® app to the real estate community at the T3 Technology Summit produced by T3 Sixty on October 23-25 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service plans with about two million members, unveiled the Frontdoor® app to the real estate community at the T3 Technology Summit produced by T3 Sixty on October 23-25 in Fort Worth, Texas.
“The app was launched to consumers in April, but the T3 Technology Summit was our first big unveiling to the real estate community,” said Jes Fields, Frontdoor’s Chief Sales Officer and the company’s point person to the real estate category.
“The Frontdoor app is an industry disrupter and a great tool for real estate agents, home buyers, and home sellers who need immediate access to licensed tradespeople,” Fields said.
We truly believe this kind of support will really help agents keep the home-selling process on track for their clients.”
The T3 Technology Summit is specifically tailored for professionals in technology and marketing from the real estate category who want to see the leading solutions available.

SKILLS JAM Docuseries Debuts as SkillsUSA and the Skilled Career Coalition Join Forces to Help Solve the Skills Gap

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new docuseries showcasing the heart pounding, show stopping journeys of 14 SkillsUSA members from five high schools has been released, following them as they compete at the national SkillsUSA Championships. Episode one of the docuseries premiered Oct. 17 on the SKILLS JAM YouTube channel, produced by the Skilled Careers Coalition in cooperation with IGN Entertainment and SkillsUSA. The new show is packed with heart warming optimism, inspiration and validation for the effect SkillsUSA has on a student's career journey along with some nerve-wracking moments as the students experience real-world challenges in their competitions.

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Episode one of the docuseries premiered Oct. 17 on the SKILLS JAM YouTube channel, produced by the Skilled Careers Coalition in cooperation with IGN Entertainment and SkillsUSA.
It was filmed on location at SkillsUSA schools in California, North Carolina and Colorado and at the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.
"As America's proud champion of the skilled trades, SkillsUSA is thrilled to partner with the Skilled Careers Coalition on the launch of SKILLS JAM," said Chelle Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA.
Follow and share the new series on the SkillsUSA and SKILLS JAM social media channels and watch all three episodes on the SKILLS JAM YouTube channel.

Wolverine Boots Launches First of Its Kind University of Michigan Boot Collection Benefitting Student Athletes

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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ROCKFORD, Mich., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolverine Boots, the 140-year-old boot maker, is launching two University of Michigan branded boots which will be sold exclusively at The M Den; the University's official athletic merchandise retailer. A limited number of pairs are now available at the Ann Arbor M Den. For each pair sold, Wolverine will be contributing a portion of proceeds to the Champions Circle, the University of Michigan's NIL collective that benefits student athletes, with an additional giveback coming from the M Den.

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For each pair sold, Wolverine will be contributing a portion of proceeds to the Champions Circle, the University of Michigan's NIL collective that benefits student athletes, with an additional giveback coming from the M Den.
The Wolverine x U of Michigan branded boots are built on the silhouette of Wolverine's popular Floorhand Moc Toe boot.
Both colorways feature a waterproof full-grain leather upper, a Wolverine x University of Michigan woven tongue label and embossed University of Michigan 'M' in the heel.
The Wolverine x U of Michigan boots launch comes after an already established name, image, likeness (NIL) agreement between Wolverine Boots and 13 University of Michigan football players, including star running back, and 2022 Heisman Trophy finalist, Blake Corum.

SkillsUSA Names Jacqueline Walker as an Education Representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jacqueline (Jackie) Walker, executive director of SkillsUSA Ohio, was recently elected to serve as an education representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.

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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jacqueline (Jackie) Walker, executive director of SkillsUSA Ohio, was recently elected to serve as an education representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.
Walker is a SkillsUSA Ohio alumni and the state director for SkillsUSA Ohio.
"SkillsUSA is honored to have a business and industry representative like Jackie Walker serve on our national board of directors," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.
"Her work with SkillsUSA Ohio and its relationship with SkillsUSA has made such a positive difference for CTE and for SkillsUSA's mission."

SkillsUSA Names Magna International's Charman Meador as a Representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charman Meador, Director of Human Resources of Cosma USA – West and South, a subsidiary of Magna International, was recently elected to serve as a business and industry representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.

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She is currently working with SkillsUSA state associations that have Magna divisions to get them onboarded to support local chapters.
Meador sees a daily need for skilled world-class workers and leaders and is committed to growing the relationship with SkillsUSA.
"SkillsUSA is honored to have a business and industry representative like Charman Meador serve on our national board of directors," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.
"Her work with Magna International and its relationship with SkillsUSA has made such a positive difference for CTE and for SkillsUSA's mission."

SkillsUSA Names Autodesk's Mary Hope McQuiston as a Representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mary Hope McQuiston, Vice President of Autodesk Education Experiences was recently elected to serve as a business and industry representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.

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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mary Hope McQuiston, Vice President of Autodesk Education Experiences was recently elected to serve as a business and industry representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.
"It is my honor to join the SkillsUSA board of directors," McQuiston said.
Prior to Autodesk, McQuiston held various leadership roles at SaaS-based healthcare supply chain management, industrial marketplace, and CD-ROM publishing companies.
"SkillsUSA is honored to have a business and industry representative like Mary Hope McQuiston serve on our national board of directors," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.

SkillsUSA Names Dr. Bart Taylor as an Education Representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Bart Taylor, Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) vice president for Trade and Industrial Education, was recently elected to serve as an education representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.

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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Bart Taylor, Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) vice president for Trade and Industrial Education, was recently elected to serve as an education representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors.
"It is my honor to serve as an education representative on the SkillsUSA board of directors," Taylor said.
Taylor recently served as the director of membership and education for SkillsUSA Texas and is currently a lecturer at both Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State University.
"SkillsUSA is honored to have an education representative like Bart Taylor serve on our national board of directors," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.