News Release
July 7, 2017
NEBRASKA STUDENTS ATTEND SkillsUSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND SKILLS COMPETITION
Two hundred and thirty students and advisors from Nebraska attended the 53rd National Leadership and Skills Conference, sponsored by SkillsUSA, June 19 – 23 in Louisville, KY. More than 6,500 students, from 52 states and territories, competed in 100 occupational and leadership skill areas. Nebraska came home with 26 medallions and 65 Skill Point Certificates, representing completion of required skill competencies in their respective competition.
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David JespersenPublic Information Officer, Nebraska Department of Education
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david.jespersen@nebraska.gov
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