2016-2017 SkillsUSA

The SkillsUSA Championships are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the state. This years SkillsUSA State Competitions were held on March 2 & 3, 2017 in Bangor. SCRTC had 9 competitors from different programs, which produced 5 medals.
1. Creston Shoaf-Smith-  3rd place Bronze medal in Carpentry
2. William Cooke- 2nd place Silver medal in Automotive Service Technology
3. James Beal- 3rd place Bronze medal in Photography
4. Riley Sluzenski- 2nd place Silver medal in Related Technical Math
5. Alyssa Rocha- 3rd place Bronze in Health Occupation Professional Portfolio

Honorable mentions to Katie Cavanaugh for placing 4th in First Aid/CPR and Kayli Doten for placing 5th in Nursing Assisting.
Congratulations to all our competitors.

SkillsUSA and National Technical Honor Society


SkillsUSA 

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All students enrolled at SCRTC are eligible and are encouraged to participate in SkillsUSA. This club develops leadership and professional development competencies. SkillsUSA members may participate in leadership and competitive activities on the local, state, and national skill level.

Students from SCRTC have placed in both state and national competitions. Local students have been very successful at the state level, receiving many gold, silver, and bronze medals each year. National bronze medals have been earned by students in the CNA program and the Computer Electronics program.
Local Chapter Officers
2016-2017
Riley Sluzenski (Calais) - President
Alyssa Rocha (Calais) - Vice President
Katie Cavanaugh (Calais) - Parliamentarian
Creston Shoaf-Smith (Calais) - Secretary
Kayli Doten (Calais) - Treasurer
​Holly Preston (Eastport) - Reporter
SCRTC State Competitors
March 2-3,2017
Emily Mitchell                                       Calais                      Commercial Baking          
Creston Shoaf-Smith                       Calais                       Carpentry        
Riley Sluzenski                                     Calais                      Related Technical Math      
James Beal                                             Calais                       Photography    
Sydney Farrar                                      Calais                       Observer/Videographer
Kayli Doten                                           Calais                        Nurse Assisting
Alyssa Rocha                                       Calais                        Health Professional Portfolio
Katie Cavanaugh                               Calais                        First Aid/CPR
Marisa Mitchell                                  Calais                        Health Knowledge Bowl
Holly Preston                                      Eastport                   Health Knowledge Bowl
Katelyn Mitchell                                Eastport                   Health Knowledge Bowl
Alexis Moore                                        Eastport                   Health Knowledge  Bowl
John Moholland                                 Woodland              Power Equipment Technology
William Cooke                                    Woodland              Auto Service Technology
  

​SkillsUSA Links Leaders, Technical Training

The following is a portion of an article written by State Parlimentarian and SCRTC student Riley Sluzenski. The rest of the article can be read  on the mainepublic.org website or by clicking on this link: http://www.tinyurl.com/zxzk5dd.

There are lots of different organizations, clubs, and teams that students can join in high school. I have participated in many of them, including the volleyball team, academic decathlon team, and student council. However, arguably the most important organization I am a part of is SkillsUSA, a national organization that promotes leadership and holds technical competitions for middle school, high school, and college students.

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

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The National Technical Honor Society is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. Thousands of schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories have a chapter of the honor society on their campuses. These member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace. Membership in NTHS is an important career and professional investment recognized by education, business, and industry. NTHS awards an increasing number of scholarships each year to its members.

St. Croix Regional Technical Center's NTHS membership requirements are as follows:

1. A current junior or senior
2. Adheres to SCRTC attendance policy (see student handbook)
3. A grade of B+/88 or higher in the CTE program and a B/85 cumulative grade average at the sending school
4. Ability to follow instructions, be safety conscious, work well with others, be dependable, trustworthy, responsible, honest, take pride in their work, exhibit good    citizenship, and participate in community service.
5. Three letters of recommendation - one from the sending school administrator (principal, vice principal, or guidance counselor), one from the CTE instructor, and one personal reference.
6. Personal interview and presentation of career portfolio.