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2010 SkillsUSA Wyoming Championships and Leadership Conference



  • STATE COMPETITIONS
  • DRESS CODE
  • CONTEST DESCRIPTIONS
  • CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
  • CONTEST THEME
2010 SkillsUSA WYOMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
APRIL 19-21, 2010
General Rules and Related Information for All Contests


Fee: 55.00 per person

Registration Deadline: March 26, 2010

Hotel Room Information

Parkway Plaza
Casper, Wyoming
307-235-1777
Room rate: 72.00 per night

Off Site Contests

April 9-10, 2010 - Gillette, Wyoming
Tech Center
Welding Fabrication Competitions
Intermediate Welding Competitions
Novice Welding Competitions

April 24-25, 2010 -- Cheyenne, Wyoming
Laramie County Community College
Diesel Technology Competitions

All contests that are "National Eligible" will follow the rules found in the National Standards Manual/CD to the best of our abilities.

CONTEST UPDATES as of March 8, 2010. Continue to check here for further updates.

Architectural Drafting

Carpentry

Each student must be practiced in wall framing, rafter layout and stair stringer layout. The students is responsible for bringing a skill saw and saw horses to the contest. Chop saws will not be allowed or used at the contest.

Culinary

Orange Cajun Chicken Breasts
Rice Pilaf
Fresh Vegetable Crudites w/Herb Dip - (this one is actually the exact recipe from Nationals a few years ago.)

Equipment that contestants need to bring:
Knives
Measuring cups and measuring spoons
Any special tools for cutting garnishes or relishes

Clothing
White or black work pants, or black and white checkered chef's pants; White chef's jacket White or Black shoes, closed toes - NO SANDALS!
White apron
Hair should be contained (hairnets will be provided, if necessary) No face piercings, no extra jewelry on wrists or hands

Baking

Baked pie shell, (empty), and choice of a way to use the remaining crust - such as a kringle, turnover, etc.
Baguettes, two loaves
Frost and decorate a simple round cake - need to know writing, roses, borders, etc.

Equipment that contestants need to bring:
Palet knife or small offset spatula for frosting Cake decorating tips (disposable bags will be provided) Small scissors measuring cups measuring spoons

Clothing
Same as above

Diesel Technology

Contest will be held in Cheyenne at LCCC on April 23-24, 2010

Extemporaneous Speech

The topic will come from the SkillsUSA Leadership handbook and all contestants will be assigned the same topic. Each contestant will have 15 minutes to prepare for the contest and will have access to The Leadership Manual, Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, and Roget's Thesaurus. 3' x 5' cards will be supplied and can be used in the Presentation if so desired. See section on Extemporaneous Speech for more details.

Job Interview

Job Interview must bring 3 additional copies to be presented to the judges at the competition. Finalists will have the opportunity to revise the resume if they so desire. So, if a student is competing in a technical skill contest and Job Interview - they need 4 copies of their resume.

Prepared Speech

CONTEST WILL USE THE NATIONAL THEME: The topic to be addressed by contestants in these events is how our slogan, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, relates to our national program of work in the area of the Professional Development.

Technical Drafting

Technical Drafting contestants are allowed to bring their own computers or will have the opportunity to load software on the computers available in the labs. For the Technical Drafting contest, the program that is currently available is SolidWorks. Time has been planned for students to load different software on the computers if they choose to do so.

Welding – Intermediate

This contest is for students who are beyond the novice level but based on advisor's evaluation are not prepared for the advanced level. This is a state contest and is not a national qualifier

Welding – Novice

This contest is for students that are generally in their first year of a welding program. This is a state contest and is not a national qualifier.

Welding Fabrication

Welding Fabrication contest will also be held in Gillette on April 9-10, 2010 at the Gillette College Tech Center.

General Info

Chapters may enter more than one team in the Opening and Closing Ceremony Contest, Chapter Business Contest, Quiz Bowl and the Health Knowledge Bowl Contest.

2010 SkillsUSA Dress Code

Opening Session, Testing Session and Awards Ceremony:

All contestants are required to be in either official SkillsUSA Dress OR black pants/black skirt with the 2010 conference shirt during the opening sessions and testing session. The conference shirt will be distributed to advisors when they pick up their registration packet. NO CAPS DURING GENERAL SESSIONS PLEASE!!!! Students will be asked to remove them before entering the opening and closing ceremonies.

The clothing requirements listed in the Technical Standards document/CD are for national contests. IF the contestant has the clothing used at nationals, they may also wear them for the state competition. However, we are not requiring that contestants purchase the clothing that is listed for the state competitions.

In regards to clothing requirements for the contests (not opening, testing, or closing sessions), the following rules will apply:

Leadership Contests:

REQUIRED: Official Dress

OCC, Chapter Business, Health Knowledge Bowl, Public Speaking Contests, Demonstrations Contests, Job Interviews, Customer Service, and any contest that requires a formal presentation before the judges.

NOTE: We do have jackets and ties available for use by those students who do not have official dress for these contests which can be checked out to contestants at the Registration Booth prior to the students scheduled time of competition. It is the student's responsibility to wear appropriate black slacks, or skirts with black socks, or hose, and black shoes plus a white shirt or blouse for these competitions.

Technical Contests:

Clothing that is appropriate in the school program is acceptable. Ex. Coveralls for welding, auto, etc. Scrubs for Health Occ. Contests, etc.

Proper grooming in regards to safety guidelines, (hair pulled back, jewelry, loose fitting clothing, footwear) is essential to avoid disqualification. Disqualification is at the discretion of the contest judge.

Students will receive a clothing penalty if their attire is inappropriate for the contest.

Safety Equipment/Protective Gear

All safety equipment required for each contest will be provided by the contestants. Nothing will be furnished at the State Competition by the Technical Committee as is indicated in the National Contest rules unless otherwise noted.

Awards Ceremony:

Official SkillsUSA attire OR White button down shirt or blouse, black pants or skirt (for women), tie (for men), black shoes. The Blazer or Windbreaker will not be required. If students do not have white tops and black pants or skirts, business attire will be allowed. Jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. will not be allowed. Students not appropriately dressed will not be allowed on the stage to receive their awards.

Contests Currently Held at the Wyoming State Championships

Hold your Mouse over each Item to get the Description
3-D Visualization and Animation
Mimics the real world production environment where creative output must be accomplished within specific timeframes, resources and design constraints. This is a two-person team event. Contestants must produce high quality images and an animated short subject using 3D computerized images. Students are tested on their technical knowledge, production skills and creative/artistic abilities, take a preliminary written exam and do storyboarding (visual planning).
American Spirit
A notebook contest documenting SkillsUSA chapters community service and citizenship projects that demonstrate a belief in the American way of life and the purposes of SkillsUSA.
Architectural Drafting
Contestants will use their drafting skills to solve an Architectural problem. The problem includes a written test, a hand sketch, a computer generated problem and a problem that may be solved using EITHER board drafting or CAD. The contest tests the contestants problem solving abilities, not simply their CAD skills.
Carpentry
Contestants will frame walls using wood and steel studs, cut and install common rafters, gable end overhang, boxed rake, install sheathing, siding, exterior trim and window trim. Contestants will be judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship and the proper use of tools and equipment.
Automotive Service Technology
Contestants will demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Workstations consist of on-vehicle, simulations, bench and component testing and a written test. Contestants will be judged on technical competency, accuracy, quality, safety and ability to follow directions. There are thirteen skill stations plus the written test.
Cabinetmaking
Requires the building of a small cabinet from materials and drawings supplied. Contestants are expected to read the drawings, lay out and cut the parts using a table saw, laminate trimmer, hand drill, hinge boring machine and various hand tools. The parts must be accurately assembled, sanded and adjusted to tolerances specified by the judges.
Carpentry
Contestants will frame walls using wood and steel studs, cut and install common and hip and jack rafters, install drywall and baseboard moldings and window trim. Contestants will be judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship and the proper use of tools and equipment.
Chapter Business Procedure
Student teams, of up to six members, will demonstrate the knowledge of parliamentary procedure in both a written exam and a team demonstration. The written exam will consist of 25 multiple choice questions related to materials found in Roberts Rules of Order-Newly Revised. Scores are averaged and included as part of the teams overall score. During the presentation, the team will demonstrate the running of a typical business meeting using a standard order of business. During the presentation, the team must properly insert into the order of business the secretarys minutes, treasurers report and business items identified by the technical committee. In addition to the debate and transaction of the business items, teams will also properly demonstrate at least 6 different parliamentary procedure motions, including at least one of each of the following: main, privileged, subsidiary, incidental and motions that bring back issues to the floor. Minutes of the demonstration will be read by the secretary upon completion of the demonstration.
Chapter Display
Selects the outstanding promotional exhibit designed and constructed by SkillsUSA student members. The display is built around and articulates a common theme established annually by SkillsUSA.
Chapter Display
Selects the outstanding promotional exhibit designed and constructed by SkillsUSA student members. The display is built around and articulates a common theme established annually by SkillsUSA.
Collision Repair Technology
The competition requires contestants to repair a metal fender using metal finishing techniques and plastic body filler, refinishing a panel including blending using new paint systems, structural damage analysis including vehicle body alignment, plastic identification and repair, GMA welding to the standards of the I-CAR Welding Qualification Test, estimation of a collision damaged vehicle, and an ASE written exam and interview. Contestants will be judged on the overall appearance of the finished product, speed and proper safety practices.
Commercial Baking
Challenges contestants to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. Students must scale, mix, prepare and bake six products (including breads, rolls, Danish, cookies and pies) and demonstrate cake-decorating skills. They must deliver a quality, salable product while working efficiently and under job-like conditions.
Community Service
Evaluates local chapter activities that benefit the community. SkillsUSA chapters present their best community service project for the year to a panel of judges. Contestants are evaluated on: (1) a notebook reporting the chapters community service project and, (2) A live presentation by a chapter team of two to three members. The team may be a mix of high school and college/postsecondary students.
Computer Maintenance Technology
The CMT contest requires contestants to identify and repair computer hardware malfunctions, solve configuration problems, and install common components. In addition, the contestants take the A+ Certification exam. Their score on this exam is used as the basis for the written portion of the contest, and contestants who pass the exam receive their A+ Certification.
Cosmetology
Students will demonstrate their skills in haircutting, hair styling and long-hair design in four separate tests. All work is performed on mannequins so everyone begins with the same model and the same type of hair. Contestants will recreate 2 womens and 1 mens haircut from a finished photo. A display of creativity is seen in the long-hair segment of the competition where these future salon professionals demonstrate their own design skills. A parade finale closes the contest with each contestant walking down the stage with their completed mannequins to present to the audience.
Culinary Arts
A six-hour competition, encompassing both hot and cold food preparation and presentation. Contestants are rated on their technical culinary skills, sanitation and food safety techniques, and above all, the quality of their prepared items, particularly their creative presentation.
Customer Service
Evaluates students proficiency in providing customer service. The contest involves live, role-playing situations. Contestants demonstrate their ability to perform customer service in both written and oral forms including telephone and computer skills, communications, problem solving, conflict resolution and business etiquette.
Diesel Equipment Technology
Contestants cycle through fourteen stations testing basic engines; troubleshooting engines; electrical-electronics; chassis; transmissions; carriers; hydraulic systems; vehicle inspection; fundamental failure analysis; brake systems; air-conditioning; general shop skills; job interview skills; and a written test.
Engineering Technology
A team of three students demonstrates their ability to design an innovative engineering project and present those ideas along with a display and live model. During the presentation, students are judged on their performance as a professional team, presentation of their project to a panel of judges from the engineering field, their storyboard presentation model, and the overall effect of the presentation.
Extemporaneous Speaking
Requires contestants to give a three to five-minute speech on an assigned topic with five minutes of advance preparation. Contestants enter the preparation area one at a time where they are given a speech topic. They are judged on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, organization and effectiveness.
Firefighting
The Firefighting contest evaluates the contestants preparation for firefighting careers through hands-on skill demonstrations and both written and oral presentations. Areas tested include: safety, breathing apparatus, fire streams, ladders, ropes, knots and hoses, fire control, ventilation, emergency medical care and rescue and protecting fire cause evidence. Contestants are evaluated using standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
First Aid/CPR
Evaluates contestants ability to perform procedures or take appropriate action based on scenarios presented related to CPR and first aid. There is also a written exam. All skills are judged on nationally accepted standards identified by the American Red Cross for first aid emergencies and the American Heart Association for CPR. AED scenario for college/postsecondary contestants will be added.
Health Knowledge Bowl
Tests teams of four students on their collective knowledge of health occupations. Teams are judged on speed and accuracy answering questions in nine categories from the National Health Care Core Skill Standards: (1) Academic Foundations; (2) Communication; (3) Systems; (4) Employability Skills; (5) Legal Responsibility; (6) Ethics; (7) Safety Practices; (8) Teamwork; and, (9) Health Maintenance.
Health Occupations Professional Portfolio
This contest recognizes students for their successful development of a professional protfolio and to evaluate the ability of an individual to present himself or herself to an employer using effective communication skills.
Internetworking
The contest consists of three main parts; networking design, general networking knowledge and hands-on evaluations. The networking design problem tests a contestants ability to design functionality, scalability, adaptability, and manageability of an internetworking system. The online written portion tests the students complete knowledge of internetworking concepts. The hands-on component demonstrates the abilities of the contestant to make cables, trouble shoot network systems, configure routers and switches and to deliver customer service in a technical assistant center environment. The contestants will find errors in WAN and LAN networks; do an ISP configuration using routers and switches; talk a technician through an error they are having on their network; and, take an online, certification type test.
Job Interview
Divided into three phases: completion of employment applications; preliminary interviews with receptionist; and, in-depth interviews. Contestants are evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures faced in applying for positions in the occupational areas for which they are training.
Job Skill Demonstration A
Contestants demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational area for which they are training. Competitors in Job Skill A must demonstrate a career objective in an occupational area that is included in one of the contest areas of the SkillsUSA Championships.
Masonry
While production is very important, quality workmanship is vital. The students will be expected to construct a composite brick & block project in a six-hour period which will test their ability to meet industry standards in quality. In addition to a written exam, the critical eye of journeyman judges will be the deciding factor in determining the winners. The contest project will include components of the most frequently used details in residential construction.
Medical Math
New contest - Decription not yet available.
Motorcycle Service Technology
Contestants perform tasks representative of those encountered in a dealerships service department. Technical skills include performing scheduled maintenance; using service and parts manuals; electrical testing; precision measurement; brake service; chassis/suspension service; fuel delivery systems; transmission and drive systems; power train systems; electrical systems on Buell, Harley-Davidson and Yamaha motorcycles. Judges will look for clean and organized work habits; correct use of reference materials; the ability to follow directions; and good technical skills.
Nurse Assisting
Students demonstrate knowledge and skill in performing patient care, personal care and standard infection control procedures in basic nurse assisting, including CPR. These include the ability to use and identify equipment; manipulation of medical materials in taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight; testing urine for sugar and acetone; and applying acuwrap to an ankle. Contestants should be familiar with basic anatomy, communication skills, legal/ethical issues and employment skills.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
A teamwork and oral presentation contest that evaluates teams understanding of the symbolic representation of the colors and assembled parts of the SkillsUSA emblem. Each team includes seven registered members in the roles of president, vice president, parliamentarian, reporter, treasurer, secretary and optional officer. The contest is a demonstration of the SkillsUSA Opening and Closing Ceremonies conducted according to the script and description as printed in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards 2005-2007.
Outstanding Chapter
The Outstanding Chapter consists of activities students have been involved with during the school year. Activities consist of chapter meetings, leadership training, publicity, community projects, professional development, program of work, awards, local and state competition, and other chapter selected activities. Each activity is documented according to guidelines and submitted in a scrapbook for judging. A student representative is interviewed at the SkillsUSA Championship events.
Photography
Contestants demonstrate their ability to use digital SLRs, image editing software (Adobe Photoshop) and professional studio lighting. Students perform on-site photography, portrait studio lighting & posing, process and print digital photos and submit two 11x14 or 16x20 mounted & matted photographs in advance of the contest to be judged and displayed at the competition. Contestants are evaluated on their mastery of entry-level job skills.
Plumbing
Contestants rough-in hot and cold water lines with copper to a water heater and the sanitary drainage waste and vent lines with cast iron and PVC plastic for a water closet, a lavatory, a washer box and a floor drain. Water pipes are pressure tested on completed projects. Professional plumbers and pipe fitters judge the contestants on the basis of accuracy, workmanship, proper selection and use of tools and supplies, and proper safety practices.
Precision Machining Technology
Contestants will compete in NIMS Level I & II manual machining skills and knowledge areas including operation of manual milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and surface grinders. Contestant knowledge of CNC programming skills using a PC will be evaluated. Related knowledge and skill in the areas of engineering drawing interpretation, GD&T, technical math, machining practices, use of precision measuring/hand tools and ability to communicate verbally using proper industry terminology are also part of this competition.
Prepared Speech
Requires students to deliver a speech five to seven minutes in length on a common theme established by National SkillsUSA early in the school year. Contestants are evaluated on their ability to present thoughts relating to a central theme clearly and effectively, and on voice, mechanics, and platform deportment.
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Contestants will demonstrate their ability to prepare and implement learning activities for children 3 to 5 years old. Contestants are required to write a lesson plan. They will demonstrate their understanding of the unique age-related learning characteristics of young children and the relevant social interactions as they implement the lesson. Contestants will read a preschool book. They will take a written test of their knowledge of child development and effective teaching strategies.
Promotional Bulletin Board
Judges bulletin board displays created by SkillsUSA chapters. The bulletin boards promote SkillsUSA, career and technical education in general, and related occupational information. An oral presentation is also included.
Quiz Bowl
The Quiz Bowl tests a team of 5 competitors ability to quickly respond to questions covering the areas of academic knowledge, professional development and current events. The participants respond to a question by activating a buzzer system. The teams receive one point for a correct answer and lose a point for each incorrect answer. The active rounds (preliminary and finals) are 100 questions each.
Radio (Audio) Production
The Radio (Audio) Production contest is designed to challenge contestants to produce three radio spots using an information sheet provided. The team has 2.5 hours to write and produce the spots. They then edit the production and put it on a CD-ROM. The contestants are judged on the professionalism of their production, the quality of the audio and the conveyance of the information to the listener.
Related Technical Math
On a written test, contestants demonstrate skills required to solve mathematical problems commonly found in the skilled trades and professional and technical occupations. Skills demonstrated include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals; applied word problems; percentages; ratio proportions; averages; area; volume; metric measures and traditional (Imperial) measures and trigonometry.
Residential Wiring
Contestants are required to complete a written test, a practical conduit bending exercise and a hands-on installation and wiring exercise. Working from drawings and specifications sheets, contestants are required to install residential wiring and electrical devices. Judging is on the basis of general workmanship, accuracy of layout and installation, and adherence to the current national Electrical Code and standard industry safe practices.
Technical Computer Applications
Contestants will be expected to demonstrate installation, configuration and use of DOS, Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000 Professional Operating Systems and one or more integrated office suite packages including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, database applications, web page development, money management applications, presentations applications, internet browser applications, etc. Microsoft Office and other integrated office suites could be used. The contest will include an oral presentation demonstrating the students ability to communicate with others, the hands-on skills demonstration, and up to one hour will be allowed for a written examination.
Technical Drafting
This contest evaluates contestants preparation for employment and recognizes outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of technical drafting. The contest will focus on the solution of industry-developed problems by applying appropriate technical drafting skills and tools including computer-aided drafting (CAD).
Welding
Competitors receive contest drawings and a set of welding procedure specifications. All drawings, welding symbols, and welding terms conform to the latest edition of the American Welding Society standards. Through a series of stations, contestants are tested on various aspects of welding: measuring weld replicas, using weld measuring gauges; laying out a plate and using oxy-acetylene equipment to cut several holes that are checked for accuracy and quality; gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on steel making welds in various positions using short circuiting transfers; and, using a combination machine capable of providing the correct welding current for shielded metal arc (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Competitors complete the steel project and weld an aluminum project in various positions using a variety of filler metals.
Welding Fabrication
A team competition that requires three students from each school to use their welding and fabrication skills to build a designed project from the given material. Each team is required to be skilled in the following welding and cutting processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and OFC. The students are also required to be proficient in using the common tools of a workshop. A theme-based project will be constructed by the students based on the prints drawn by each team.

WYOMING 2010 SkillsUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS
CASPER, WYOMING
APRIL 19-20-21, 2010

THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!


MONDAY, APRIL 19th

7:00 – 9:00 AM

Contest Chair Packet Pickup

8:00 – 11:00 AM:

State Officer Planning, Grand Ballroom

10:00 AM:

Opening of Tech Expo, Mall area at Parkway

10:00 AM to Noon:

Contestant Registration, Registration Booth

12:30 PM:

OPENING SESSION, Grand Ballroom

Conference shirt that is provided is required to be worn at the Opening Session. TECHNICAL WRITTEN TESTS (Following Opening Session)
Written Tests for the following areas WYOMING, NATRONA, MARDI-GRAS

Architectural Drafting, Automotive Service Technology, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Collision Repair Technology, Commercial Baking, Computer Maintenance, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Customer Service, Engineering, Firefighting, Masonry, Motorcycle Repair, Photography, Plumbing, Precision Machining Tech, Pre-School Teaching Asst., Residential Wiring, Technical Computer Application, Technical Drafting, 3-D Animation, Radio Production

* *Welding: American Room
Welding Oral Tests High School Cheyenne
Welding Oral Tests Post-Secondary Shoshoni
(Contestants will be taken out during the written exam for oral portion)

*Health Occupations Champaign (upstairs from lobby)
*First Aid/CPR
*Nursing Assisting
Health Knowledge Bowl Team Test after individual testing.

While students are testing..

ADVISOR’S MEETING, Skylight (area above registration booth)

NOTE: From 2:00pm to 7:00pm All Arch and Tech drafting students may go to Casper College Rooms to set up computers.

4:00 PM

JUDGES MEETING, Skylight (area above registration booth)
For those judging Job Interview and Job Skill Demonstration

CONTESTS

Related Technical Math, American Room
Medical Math, American Room

Bulletin Board, Senate Room
Community Service, Senate Room

Chapter Business Procedure, Champaign Room

Opening and Closing Ceremony (4:30 PM), Champaign Room

Commercial Baking - Session 1 (until 7:00 PM), Kelly Walsh High School Family and Consumer Science Room

4:30 to 6:00

Dinner Buffet in the Natrona, Mardi Gras, Wyoming

5:00pm

CONTESTS
Job Interview - Check posted schedule for time. (top 2 from each group proceeds to finals)
Report to the Receptionist in front of contest room at assigned time. Interview will follow.
Section IBallroom A1
Section IIBallroom A2
Section IIIBallroom B1
Section IVBallroom C1
Section V - CollegeBallroom C2
Section VI - CollegeBallroom C3


Job Skills Demonstration Contest

Section I (Demo A)Ballroom A3
Section II (Demo A)Ballroom B3
Section III (College and O)Champaign


Prepared Speech Contest (Senate Room)
Topic for Contest is: SkillsUSA, "Champions at Work – Professional Development"

Customer Service (Tiffany Room)

Extemporaneous Speaking Contest
Cheyenne for practice then will move to Shoshoni. Topic and resources used for contest will be made available to the contestant in the practice room. Topic will be selected from the Official SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook.

5:30 PM

Inspection for all High Mileage Vehicles. (Parkway Plaza South Lounge)
(Note: Each vehicle must have at least one member of the pit crew present for inspection)

6:00 PM

Mandatory Welding meeting – All Welders and Advisors (Gases Plus)

7:30 PM

Quiz Bowl (American)

TUESDAY, APRIL 20th

CONTESTANTS IN THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL SKILLS CONTESTS REPORT TO ASSIGNED AREAS NO LATER THAN THE TIMES INDICATED BELOW:

7:00 AM

Welding Technology: Gases Plus Facility, 3333 Yellowstone Hwy
(High School Advanced Students Only) Contestants will eat lunch at Casper College after contest.

Computer Set up for Architectural or Technical Drafting: Casper College

8:00 AM

Off-site - Lunches will be delivered

Masonry: Robinson Brick-Casper, 1605 East E St.
Carpentry: GW Mechanical – 3638 Burd Rd.
Plumbing: CK Mechanical – 153 Progress Circle
Residential Wiring: GW Mechanical 3638 Burd Rd.
Collision Repair/Auto Refinishing: Greiner Ford – 3333 CY Avenue

At Casper College – All will eat lunch at Casper College Cafeteria
Architectural Drafting: Energy Institute Room 116
Technical Drafting: Energy Institute Room 104
3-D Vis/Animation: Energy Institute – Room 107 for setup - 9am start
Precision Mach. Tech: Werner Tech Room 142 (Machine shop)
Technical Computers App.: Energy Institute Room 124
Computer Maintenance: Energy Institute Room 124
Auto Technology – High School: Casper College Career Studies – Rm 111

At Kelly Walsh – Will eat lunch at Kelly Walsh
Cabinetmaking: Kelly Walsh H.S. Wood Shop
Culinary Arts Section 1: Kelly Walsh H.S. – Family and Consumer Science Room

At Parkway Plaza – Will eat lunch at Parkway Plaza
Cosmetology: Parkway Plaza Wyoming Room
Photography: Parkway Plaza - Champaign
First Aid/CPR: Parkway Plaza – Ballrooms B1, C1, C2 and C3 (lunch at Casper College if there for Nursing Assistant contest)

8:00 am at Kelly Walsh
Cabinetmaking: Kelly Walsh H.S. Wood Shop
Culinary Arts: Section 1, Kelly Walsh H.S. – Family and Consumer Science Room

9:00 AM

Firefighting: Meet in the Energy Institute Lobby
Preschool teaching Asst.: Parkway Plaza
Junior High Expo Mardi Gras and Natrona - Parkway

9:30 AM

Nursing Assistant: Casper College – Saunders Health Science
Radio (Audio) Production: Parkway Plaza – Shoshoni

MEAL TICKET REQUIRED FOR LUNCH AT ALL SITES.

12:30 PM

Welding Technology - College: Gases Plus Facility, 3333 W. Yellowstone Hwy
Need to eat lunch at Casper College between 11:15 and 11:45am.

Culinary Arts – Session 2: Kelly Walsh HS – Family/Con. Science
Motorcycle Repair Technology: Kelly Walsh Auto Shop
Need to eat lunch at Kelly Walsh prior to contest

1:00 PM

Auto Technology – COLLEGE: Casper College Career Studies – Rm 111
(lunch ticket for Casper College – before 11:45 or after 12:15)

2:00 PM

Health Knowledge Bowl: Parkway Plaza – American

4:00 PM

Job Interview Finals - High School
Job Skills Demonstration A–Finals High School

4:30 PM

HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLE TRIALS
Nat. Co. Sch. Dist. #1 Driver’s Ed Track; near Events Center.

5:00 PM

State Officer Interviews: Senate Room

8:00 - 11:00 PM

8:00pm to 11:00pm, GAMES and FUN NITE!!
Mardi Gras, Natrona
Texas Hold "Em" Tournament
Poker, Black Jack
Prizes, Snacks

8:00 - 11:00 PM

Curfew

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST

10:00 AM

AWARDS BRUNCH Ballroom
Official SkillsUSA Dress OR Black slacks/skirt, White shirt/blouse, black shoes.

NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ON STAGE TO RECEIVE MEDALS IF DRESSED INCORRECTLY! THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Immediately following the awards ceremony... Shoshoni
A meeting for advisors of contestants that qualify for nationals in Kansas City, June 21-26, 2010

New State Officer Team will meet with Jera in Cheyenne Room

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR, APRIL 18-19-20, 2011!!!!!!



SkillsUSA 2010 Theme

The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2009 - 2010 year is

SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Connecting the Opportunities

This is the theme for the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests.

The topic to be addressed by contestants in these events is how our slogan, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, relates to our national program of work in the area of the Professional Development.

Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:

  • How SkillsUSA’s professional development opportunities motivate students to be the best they can be in their technical skill development and in their personal and professional development.
  • How members grow professionally by connecting with educators, community leaders, and business and industry representatives. SkillsUSA connects students to education and employment opportunities.
  • How students attending SkillsUSA leadership conferences and competitions develop professionally as they make connections with other students having similar interests. Through SkillsUSA, they network across their state, region and the nation.
  • How SkillsUSA provides opportunities for students to participate in a balanced program of work in which they can practice and demonstrate leadership, technical skills, teamwork, team building, creativity and management.
  • How SkillsUSA increases productivity by cultivating a highly skilled and knowledgeable work force to meet 21st century needs.
  • How SkillsUSA is the national organization for public high school and college/postsecondary technical students enrolled in trade, technical and skilled service profession instructional programs including allied health occupations.
  • How SkillsUSA participation prepares each member for entry into the work force.
  • How each SkillsUSA member can demonstrate excellence in career and technical education.
  • How SkillsUSA represents 130 different occupational areas in its affiliated instructional programs and more than 300,000 high school and college/postsecondary members nationwide.


2008 Competitors

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