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SkillsUSA 
Montana

Mary Heller, State Director
PO Box 1970
Havre, MT 59501

406-399-0640 (mobile)

mary.heller@skillsusamontana.org



​Click here for the Friday Flash, The most Update information on
​Montana SkillsUSA
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Montana State SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference
​April 4th-7th
Havre, MT



National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference
Louisville, Kentucky


Mike Houghton, State Advisor
PO Box 4823
Helena, MT 59604
406-444-4452
Michael.Houghton@mt.gov
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This is the complete list of all contests offered at the State Leadership &

Skills Conference.


The division codes are:
M - middle school
S - high school
P - postsecondary

Architectural Drafting P
Architectural Drafting, Option 1 Advanced S
Architectural Drafting, Option 2 Intermediate S
Architectural Drafting, Option 3 Fundamental S
Automotive Refinishing Technology P
Automotive Service Technology P
Automotive Service Technology S
Cabinetmaking S
Carpentry S
Chapter Business Procedure S
Chapter Display S
CNC Milling S
Collision Repair P
Diesel Equipment Technology P
Diesel Equipment Technology S
Extemporaneous Speaking P
Extemporaneous Speaking S
Job Interview P
Job Interview S
Job Skill Demonstration Open P
Job Skill Demonstration Open S
Job Skills Demonstration Open M
Opening and Closing Ceremonies P
Opening and Closing Ceremonies S
Photography P
Photography S
Pin Design P
Pin Design S
Power Equipment Technology S
Precision Machining Technology S
Prepared Speech M
Prepared Speech S
Promotional Bulletin Board M
Promotional Bulletin Board S
Quiz Bowl S
Residential Systems Installation and Maintenance P
Team Engineering Challenge M
Technical Computer Applications S
Technical Drafting P
Technical Drafting, Option 1 Advanced S
Technical Drafting, Option 2 Intermediate S
Technical Drafting, Option 3 Fundamental S
Welding P
Welding - Basic S
Welding - Combination S
Welding - Intermediate (Arc) S
Welding Sculpture P
Welding Sculpture S
Wood - Basic S
Wood Furniture S
Wood Sculpture S
SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
I’m Ready

Download the official theme artwork.
The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions is how our theme, “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, I’m Ready,” addresses the SkillsUSA program of work in the area of professional development.
Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:
  1. What does “I’m Ready” mean to you in relation to career readiness?
  2. How do you feel that SkillsUSA has prepared you to be ready for the next steps in your career preparation?
  3. In what specific ways has SkillsUSA prepared you to be ready?
  4. How is the SkillsUSA Framework of developing personal, workplace and technical skills central to the idea of being ready for employment?
  5. How are you ready with the personal skills needed for career success?
  6. How are you ready with the workplace skills needed for career success?
  7. How are you ready with the technical skills needed for career success?
  8. What can you specifically point to within your career and technical education program that has prepared you to be ready?
  9. When you state “I’m Ready” to someone, what are the specific skills that you have to back up that statement?
  10. How do you continue to be ready for career success with quickly developing advances in technology and business practices?

Calendar Of Events

November 15, 2019 -Memberships - To receive early-bird materials, obtain your chapter's National and State  Memberships before this date. You can still obtain memberships after this date, but you will not receive the early-bird promotional
January 30, 2020 SkillsUSA Montana State Leadership & Skills Conference Registration Opens
February 1, 2020 National Pin & T-shirt Design Entries are DUE at National SkillsUSA. For more information go to SkillsUSA.org
February 2-28, 2020 LOCAL/REGIONAL Skills Contests - to be eligible to compete at the State Conference, each student must participate in a local skills contest that is held between these dates. Students competing at these events MUST BE members of SkillsUSA.
February 25, 2020 National & State Memberships DUE - Students not registered with the national office by this date will not be able to compete in state or national events.
March 1, 2020 STATE LEADERSHIP & SKILLS CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS DUE (online registration only) Use the State Conference tab on the website to register.
March 1, 2020 Job Interview Competition Contestant Packets DUE - This is the DUE date not the postmark date . If the packet is received after this date the contestant is eliminated. Test completed (starting January 30th this test is available online - Advisors will have the ID and Password) Entries must include: job description (job opportunities are posted under the Job Interview section of the website), cover letter, resume and application. These materials must be submitted in a hand addressed, letter size #10 envelope to SkillsUSA Montana , ATTN: Job Interview. PO Box 4823. Helena, MT 59604. ADVISORS - do not generate envelopes with the school address. Part of this contest is whether or not they can address an envelope properly. The #10 envelopes with contestants materials enclosed can be collected and mailed in a large envelope together. However, if they are not properly addressed in #10 envelopes, a penalty will be assessed.
March 1, 2020  Local Skills Competition Verification Forms DUE - These forms are available on the website under the forms tab.
March 1, 2020 
Nominations for: Outstanding Advisor, Outstanding Administrator Award, State Officer Applications DUE
March 15, 2020 State Conference Registration Fee Payment DUE - No refunds after March 15.
April 6-8, 2020 State Leadership & Skills Conference - MSU Northern - Havre, MT
May 1, 2020 Registrations for NLSC Due
May 15, 2020 Hotel Reservations for NLSC Due
June 22-26, 2020 National SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference - Louisville, KY

Early-Bird Discount Closing Soon!

The opportunity to save on your 2021 Montana State Leadership & Skills Conference registration fee is quickly approaching.  Don't miss out.
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Reminder: In order to register to attend the State Leadership & Skills Conference you must be a paid member of SkillsUSA.  The membership deadline to attend the state conference is March 1.

The Montana Association of SkillsUSA is a Career-Technical Student Organization serving students in Secondary and Postsecondary Industrial Engineering Training Programs in Montana.  This site will provide information and updates regarding our activities.  Check back often for updates.

​Why Career & Technical

​Education?

A career and technology based education will help your child to be more than just an average student. Career and technology education can give your child what’s needed to succeed for life: technical skills, academic skills and employability skills.

In addition, career and technical education helps students see how what they’re learning applies to the needs of employers.
Regardless of whether students are headed for college or the workforce, this type of education will help them prepare for the future. In fact, college-bound students can get job experiences to help them define their career plans, identify an appropriate course of study and help pay for tuition.
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Just think of the benefits your child will receive by gaining not only a solid foundation in academics, but also hands-on, technical experience and know-how.
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Naitonal SkillsUSA 

By The Numbers
  • 53 state and territorial associations
  • More than 13.5 million annual members total since 1965
  • 600+ national partners –– businesses, trade associations and unions
  • More than 18,000 classrooms conducting SkillsUSA training nationwide
  • Thousands of community service activities each year
  • 1/4 of U.S. occupational areas covered by SkillsUSA curriculum –– that’s 130 job categories
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2018 Conference Highlights


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  • 2019 State Conference
    • Daily Schedule
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    • 2018 State Conference
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