Lehigh Valley College Sponsors Three District 11 SkillsUSA Championships
(Center Valley, January 9) – Lehigh Valley College will sponsor three events – the criminal justice competition, visual communications series, and job interview competition – at this year’s District 11 SkillsUSA Championships, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 31 at the Allentown Fairgrounds Agriplex.
More than 400 students from several career and technical training schools in the District 11 region will take part in 52 competitions. Participating schools are Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Bethelehem Area Vocational Technical School (and the Northampton Campus of BAVTS), Career Institute of Technology, Upper Bucks County Area Vocational Technical School, and Colonial Academy.
The students perform hands-on work in their training categories under the observation of expert judges, with first, second, and third-place finishers receiving medals for their efforts. The winning student from each category will move on to the state competition, to be held later this year at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, with about 1,500 students taking part. Winners in the state contest will compete this June at the national event in Kansas City, Missouri.
"The sponsors in this event receive resumes from the students in their competitions," said SkillsUSA’s Melinda Stumpf. "It’s an excellent way for companies to meet talented young people who may someday be their employees – and start grooming them for career possibilities."
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA (formerly the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) is a national organization with local chapters that serve students studying technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. Founded in 1965, its purpose is to provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, positive attitudes, and a respect for the dignity of work. SkillsUSA Council, located in Allentown, Pa., was formed in 1985 to bring career and technical schools and local employers together to provide employability and leadership training for its student members. The council works jointly with schools and more than 100 business partners in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, and Upper Bucks counties.
About Lehigh Valley College
Lehigh Valley College, located in Center Valley, Pa., offers career-focused programs in a wide range of disciplines. Founded in 1869, the college has always been committed to offering industry-current curricula that support a variety of employment opportunities. Building on this tradition, Lehigh Valley College remains committed to developing the self-discipline and individual potential that enable its students to achieve on the job and in society. Accredited member, ACICS. For more information, visit www.lehighvalley.edu.
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