Our Classroom Journey

Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy SkillsUSA
Advisers: Freda Parker and Guy Myers
· Electronic Technology – 1st place Austyn Hoffman and 2nd place Gracie Stevenson
· Practical Nursing – 1st place Darrisa Horton
· Health Occupations Professional Portfolio- 2nd place, Mackenize Wishion
· Promotional Bulletin Board – 3rd place team of Lia Washington, Joseph Puerto Peralta and Cristian Quintana

SkillsUSA North Carolina held its annual State Leadership & Skills Conference April 23-25, 2024 at the Greensboro Coliseum and the Koury Convention Center.

The SkillsUSA state conference is the largest showcase of Career and Technical Education in the state with over 2900 students competing in more than 130 skilled, technical and leadership development competitive events. Skilled trades including construction, transportation, public safety, robotics, cosmetology, welding, drone technology, engineering, culinary, medical, mechatronics, public safety, additive manufacturing, digital media, drafting, video production, human services, and the list goes on….. So many trades and skills that affect and touch our students.

In addition to our student competitors, over 570 instructors were on-site, along with numerous visitors, volunteers and dignitaries who support building the next generation of leaders in the workforce.

Over 100 industry partners, such as Builders Mutual, 84 Lumber, NCMCA, Carolina Ford Dealers, Brady Services, Morton Buildings, Stiegler Edtech, Lowe’s and many more, help support the competitive events.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.

SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers and leaders. We improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. Our vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.