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Fieldpiece Instruments Awards Scholarships to HVACR SkillsUSA Students

Ten students receive funds to continue their education in HVACR

May 20, 2022

Fieldpiece Instruments has awarded $2,500 scholarships to 10 SkillsUSA students committed to studying for a fulfilling career in the HVACR industry.

Viega Supports SkillsUSA to Champion Workforce Development

Helps students to demonstrate their skills

February 5, 2021

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The 2021 sponsorship will support the mission of SkillsUSA and the manufacturing career cluster of the national SkillsUSA Championships.

SkillsUSA HVACR Competition Sets Record

National Competition attracts more than 6,400 students competing in 103 trades

Mike Murphy

August 26, 2019

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The winners of the SkillsUSA Championships in HVACR were announced at the awards ceremony of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

NFL Player Partners With SkillsUSA

Jimmy Garoppolo signed up for signing day

April 25, 2019

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NFL Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signed on to participate in SkillsUSA and Klein Tools first-ever National Signing Day on May 8.

CertainTeedÃ¢??s TrueComfort system, shown here in an attic retrofit, includes a blowing machine and fiberglass blown-in insulation.

CertainTeed Donates $20,000 to SkillsUSA Students

The scholarship will be applied to the 2018-2019 academic year for 28 recipients

December 11, 2018

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The donation was made on behalf of the #KeepCraftAlive movement.

Steve Austin, Minnesota state champion, competes at the SkillsUSA National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 28. - The NEWS - ACHR

Highly Skilled HVACR Workforce Meets in Louisville

SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference

Mike Murphy

July 30, 2018

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The HVAC competition showcased nine test events in which 31 secondary and 22 post-secondary contestants vied for top honors. Contestants represented first-place winners from previous state competitions.

Six Million Dollar Man Is in Minnesota

Steve Austin overcomes challenges to compete in SkillsUSA Championships in Kentucky

Mike Murphy

July 23, 2018

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Steve Austin is a 22-year-old HVACR technician employed with Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors (MMC) Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a division of APi Group Inc. Like his bionic namesake, Austin’s hearing is perfect; however, he has no voice.

PHCC Educational Foundation Supports Plumbing, HVACR Contests at SkillsUSA Competition

July 18, 2018

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Throughout the week, nearly 6,200 secondary and post-secondary career and technical education students competed in more than 100 trades contests.

Rees Foundation Awards Scholarships to SkillsUSA HVACR Winners

Designed to support students with an established interest in the HVACR industry

July 13, 2016

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The Clifford H. "Ted" Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation has announced scholarships for 56 students who competed at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in the HVACR category.

SkillsUSA WorldTeam Heads to International Competition

Event highlights the importance of a competitive, highly skilled workforce

July 31, 2015

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SkillsUSA announced that its SkillsUSA WorldTeam, consisting of 18 career and technical education students, will head to the WorldSkills Competition in São Paulo, Brazil, to compete in 16 skill categories during the 43rd biennial event Aug. 11-16.