SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student excel.
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America). http://www.skillsusa.org/about/factsheet.shtml
All East Hall SkillsUSA members are given JHBA membership sponsored by Hall County Home Builder’s Association.
Link to state website. http://www.skillsusageorgia.org/index.htm

Skills USA 2012-2013

East Hall High School students reach high, place high at Region SkillsUSA Competition

“This room is filled with champions because you have prepared yourself for success,” said North Georgia Technical College President Dr. Gail Thaxton as she welcomed more than 300 participants and attending the January 24 SkillsUSA Region 2 High School Competition at North Georgia Technical College.

Those who place first or second in their contest will advance to the Georgia SkillsUSA Conference at the Georgia International Convention Center held March 21-23, 2013.

SkillsUSA Region 2 includes counties from Oglethorpe to Union and from Dawson to Hart.  SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization and each year a series of over 100 competitions allow students to test their skills.  The theme for this year is “Champions at Work:  Prepared with the skills America needs.”

From East Hall High School, Taylor Echols placed first in Collision Repair Technology and Seth Trusty placed second in Power Equipment Technology.  The Quiz Bowl team consisting of Brian Edwards, Zack Groover, Braden Jarrads and Hunter Warwick, came in third place as did Josh Bryant in Automotive Service Technology.

Also attending from East Hall High School were Eric Covarrubias in Advertising Design, Jacob Wade in Graphic Communications, and Alex Byers in Technical Drafting.

“As a high school student in Stephens County, I came to this competition here at North Georgia Tech,” said SkillsUSA State Director Ashley Brown, a Toccoa native. “Though I didn’t win the first year, I tried a new event and was successful.  I encourage all of you, whether you win today or not, to continue to participate in SkillsUSA.”

The January 24 event began at 9:00 AM and ended with an awards ceremony at 2:00 PM in the NGTC Clegg Auditorium.  Region II SkillsUSA coordinators include Jeff Bearinger from Lumpkin County High School, Chairperson Michael Hayes from Union County High School, Baker Pulliam from Chestatee High School, and Morris Harrison from North Georgia Technical College.

For more information on SkillsUSA, visit www.skillsusageorgia.org.

SkillsUSA Competition 2011

The East Hall SkillsUSA Chapter attended our region competition on Thursday, 26th of January.  We are proud to announce that Hector Contreras won 2nd place in Graphic Communications and Dustin Merck won 2nd place in Advertising Design.  These two will go on to the state competition in March.

SkillsUSA Competition 2009

With over 130 contestants at the February 26 SkillsUSA Region 2 Competition, East Hall walked away with 5 winners.

SkillsUSA Region 2 includes counties from Union to Greene and from Forsyth to Hart. In all, 23 counties sent their students to the campus of North Georgia Technical College for a day of competition in technical fields such as Architecture, Cosmetology, and Industrial Trades.

SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization and each year a series of over 100 competitions allow students to test their skills. The theme for this year is “Champions at Work: Leadership in Transition.”

In support of this extraordinary opportunity for students to excel, many local businesses have contributed contest supplies and awards. “The kids are always so thrilled with these awards,” says David Stover, NGTC Heating and Air Instructor, “It means so much to them to be recognized by local businesses.” Stover was the NGTC team leader for the Region 2 SkillsUSA contest.

The February 26 event began at 9:00 AM and ended with an awards ceremony at 2:00 PM in the NGTC Clegg Auditorium.

Advertising Design Joshua Love Placed 3rd
Graphic Communications Brannon Dean placed 2nd
Power Equipment Tech Judd Robinson placed 2
Residential Wiring Zach McKenzie placed 3rd
Cabinet Making Heath Buffington placed 2nd