The college is hosting the North Carolina Technology Student Association Eastern Region Conference on Friday, February 8 and the SkillsUSA North Carolina East Regional Rally, on Friday, March 8.
“The Eastern Region North Carolina Technology Student Association Conference provides students with the opportunity to test their skills through hands-on technology, engineering and design challenges and problems,” explained Dr. Jerianne Taylor, NCTSA State advisor.
SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of students, instructors and industry striving to ensure that America has the skilled workforce it needs to stay competitive. Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education, the association serves more than 360,000 member students and instructors each year in middle schools, high schools, and colleges. This diverse talent pipeline covers 130 trade, technical and skilled service occupations, the majority STEM-related. More than 600 corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions actively support SkillsUSA at the national level.
SkillsUSA North Carolina Eastern Region president Bailey Brown practices the opening gaveling for the upcoming rally. She and the other officers were preparing for the event at Wayne Community College on March 8.
Bailey Brown, a Richlands High School student who is the SkillsUSA North Carolina Eastern Region president, places the final layer on the SkillsUSA seal during practice for the opening of the organization’s rally to be held at Wayne Community College on March 8.
SkillsUSA State Director Peyton Holland (far right with hand raised) talks to chapter advisors during a tour of Wayne Community College. SkillsUSA will hold its East Regional Rally at WCC on March 8.