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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to ensure America has the highly skilled workforce needed to compete in today's global economy, Air Products (NYSE: APD) and the American Welding Society (AWS) are jointly establishing a $50,000 scholarship program to help enable women to develop the skills required to pursue technical careers. The "Air Products Women of Gases & Welding Scholarship" was introduced last evening during a reception sponsored...
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continued effort to support future trades and crafts people across America, Carhartt, America's premium work wear brand since 1889, today launched a campaign to support the SkillsUSA WorldTeam and raise funds to help the team in its effort to compete in the 2013 WorldSkills Competition (WSC) in Germany. Starting today through Sept. 16, Carhartt will donate $5 for select pants purchased online at www.carhartt.com. (Logo:...
MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Governor Robert Bentley signed a proclamation naming April 23-27 "Alabama Skilled Trades Week" in support of his commitment to rebuild Alabama, recruit new businesses to the state and strengthen Alabama's infrastructure. Each year "Alabama Skilled Trades Week" will be celebrated the last week of April in conjunction with the annual Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference. (Photo:...
SkillsUSA, the organization that represents the United States in the WorldSkills Competition, will send 17 high school and college students to London, England, in October 2011 to compete in the 41st international event. Leesburg, VA (PRWEB) September 06, 2011 SkillsUSA, the organization that represents the United States in the WorldSkills Competition, will send 17 high school and college students to London, England, in October 2011 to compete in the 41st international event. The students...
STAMFORD, Conn., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, today announced its participation in the 47th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). More than 5,500 exceptional career and technical high school and college/postsecondary students from across the country are expected to attend the conference to compete in 94 different trade, technical and leadership categories....
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) literally had a front row seat today when President Obama announced a major expansion of "Skills for America's Future" at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va. The "Skills for America's Future" program is designed to improve industry partnerships with community colleges to maximize workforce development strategies. Air Products' chairman, president and chief executive officer, John...
MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has proclaimed today, April 25, as "Skilled Trades Day" in hopes of encouraging schools, teachers and parents to introduce students to opportunities in skilled trade careers. The proclamation is in keeping with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley's commitment to lowering the rate of unemployment and achieving economic growth for the state.Governor Bentley's proclamation recognizes the importance of...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC) and SkillsUSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Tuesday between the two organizations. The agreement identifies collaboration to support the Nation's youth in developing the skills and leadership qualities necessary for success in technical careers and beyond. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100622/CG25164) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100622/CG25164) "SkillsUSA is proud to...
LEESBURG, Va., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillsUSA announced today that it has chosen John E. McGlade, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Air Products, to be the recipient of the inaugural SkillsUSA CEO Champion of the Year award. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit that strives to provide a quality workforce in trade, technical and skilled service occupations with 13,000 chapters in 54 state and territorial associations. The CEO Champion award will be given each year to...
"Help Us Help Peyton" Fundraiser Supports Trade Skills for America's Youth STATESVILLE, N.C., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Jig-A-Loo USA, Inc. (www.jigaloo.com), makers of innovative automotive and home improvement products, will once again grace the panels of Peyton Sellers' racecar in this weekend's NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly 300 on Saturday, April 4 at Texas Motor Speedway. Peyton will be racing the #77 SFP Chevrolet and this weekend will mark the third sponsorship race for Jig-A-Loo...
