Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Nearly four dozen students from Eastside and Southside technical centers competed for prizes and scholarships at the 2011 SkillsUSA state conference. First-place winners will advance to the National Leadership and Skills Conference set for June 19-24 in Kansas City.

• State results

During the April 5-8 meeting in Louisville, SkillsUSA members also conducted business for the Kentucky chapter, met with business and industry representatives, and heard from government officials.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working to ensure that the United States has a skilled workforce. The national organization serves high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service arenas, including health occupations.  

For more information, contact Meredith Reed at Eastside, (859) 381-3740; or Daryn Morris at Southside, (859) 381-3603.