Elevating youth: SkillsUSA State Leadership conference is this weekend

INDIANA- The SkillsUSA Indiana State Leadership and Skills Conference is a must-attend event for employers of all industries looking for Indiana’s future workforce that is passionate, career-minded, aspiring leaders, and skilled individuals in our state. The event is on Friday and Saturday, April 19 & 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM. It is an exciting two-day affair filled with high school and college/post-secondary CTE students learning, networking, and showcasing their talents.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Friday, April 19

  • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration
  • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Career exhibits
  • 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Advisor meeting
  • 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Opening ceremony
  • 3:15 p.m. Boarding buses for off-site competitions
  • 3:30 p.m. Buses depart for off-site competition
  • 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Leadership/TeamWorks contests

Saturday, April 20

  • 6 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Concessions open
  • 6:45 a.m. Board buses for off-site competition
  • 7:00 a.m. Buses depart for off site locations
  • 7:45 a.m. Contestants enter contest areas
  • 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Competitive events
  • 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Community service event
  • 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Career exhibits
  • 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Award ceremony