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 Jespersen
Public Information Officer, Nebraska Department of Education
402-471-4537
david.jespersen@nebraska.gov
@NDE_News