This was the 57th annual event for the world’s largest showcase of the skilled trades. In a typical year, SkillsUSA brings together more than 6,400 secondary and post-secondary career and technical education students to compete in 102 trades competitions.
An additional 22 students have received 2019 scholarships thanks to $55,000 in funding provided by A.O. Smith, Bradford White Corp., Delta Faucet Company, RIDGID, State Water Heaters and Viega.