EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
THE NHLA INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL JOINS SKILLS USA
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he NHLA Inspector Training School has been accepted into the SkillsUSA Program.
"Working with Skills USA will help us reach students who know they aren't going to choose a college or university education path. SkillsUSA is another resource for recruitment of ITS students, especially those who have already shown strong interest in a skilled trade career path," explained Carol McElya, NHLA Industry Services Administrator. "We plan on attending their annual meeting next year in Atlanta. At the annual meeting, there are competitions for students to participate in, to test their skill level in specific trade areas. Dana and I will be working with them on adding hardwood lumber grading to their list of competitions. The students who
attend these annual meetings have the opportunity to speak to trade school staff in an environment created specifically for them. We are very excited about the opportunity that lies ahead for the Inspector Training School and the hardwood industry by being part of this program." About SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations. www.skillsusa.org
To Learn more watch this video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ8qoIOBFxM
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