If you want a firsthand look at America’s future, if you want your faith in that future restored, if you want to see the positive accomplishments of our young people, this is where you need to be: where Champions and their supporters stand out and stand proud. SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference: the Nation’s undisputed summer blockbuster event!

The SkillsUSA Championships feature more than 5,400 student competitors in 96 skilled areas of competition. The event, occupying floor space equivalent to 16 football fields, is made possible by more than 1,800 companies, associations and labor organizations.

Once again, SkillsUSA in collaboration with School Video News will broadcast the entire opening and awards ceremonies on-line. Beginning one hour before the events, these live stream broadcasts will capture the exciting on-the-floor activities, and give family, friends and sponsors the opportunity to watch students as they receive their awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the action.

In addition to these two major events, viewers at home can also get daily information by watching our SkillsUSA Live coverage. Broadcasting twice daily from Bartle Hall, join anchors Margarita Bain andCory James for interviews with students, delegates, sponsors, keynote speakers, highlights from the competition floor, coverage of TECHSPO, and outdoor activities.Former Ohio State President Sara Millsgives us her unique insight to the voting process and the pressure of the delegation floor. Working behind the cameras are videographers Nelson Hill and Logan Gunzenhauser.

For more information visit the SkillsUSA website at www.skillsusa.org, and School Video News at www.school-video-news.com. Can’t watch at these times? All live stream events will be available after the conference by visiting the SkillsUSA website at www.skillsusa.org.