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SkillsUSA Georgia News 2010-2011 | |
PIAG Announces Winner of SkillsUSA YouTube Contest
(Atlanta, Ga., July 19, 2010) – The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia's Educational Foundation announced today the winner of a YouTube contest to promote the 2010 SkillsUSA Georgia graphic communications and advertising design competitions, which the association sponsors. Zia Green, a student at Kendrick High School in Columbus, Ga. received a $100 cash prize for his video showcasing the recent competition. Kendrick High School student Jaime Barra received an honorable mention. “I liked Zia’s call to action during the video,” said judge Ashley Lenz, Marketing Manager, Printing and Imaging Assn of Georgia. Contestants were asked to produce a YouTube video of no more than four minutes using photos taken during the 2010 SkillsUSA Georgia training and competitions held at Heidelberg USA. All photos were housed on Flickr for easy accessibility. Judging was based on number of views, YouTube rating and input from a panel of industry representatives. To view all the videos submitted, visit www.youtube.com/PIAGGeorgia. To view the photos used to produce the videos visit PIAG’s Flickr site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/37584068@N02/).
Congratulations to the 2010 Graduating Class of SkillsUSA University!On July 18 the first SkillsUSA University was held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Sixty-five new and veteran advisors from across the state enrolled in the SkillsUSA University so that they could start their school year prepared, motivated, and ready for the best experience yet! SkillsUSA University is designed to give advisors the tools, materials and instruction to make the grade all year long! Veteran advisors served as Professors for the day and lead sessions and answered questions so that vital first-hand knowledge was shared on how to make your chapter succeed and achieve in the new school year. Classes included Recruitment and Membership Drives, Selection of Local Chapter Officers & Holding Chapter Meetings, Developing and implementing your Chapter Program of Work, Community Service, Championships, Fundraising, and Workforce Ready System & Assessment. University Professors for the day included: Amy Hicks, Debbie Peabody, Tom Washburn, Cheryl Rees, Hillari Knight, Matt Hayden and Tim Lawrence. The SkillsUSA University logo was designed by SkillsUSA member and Graphic Communications student Daniel Kroemer from Maxwell High School of Technology in Gwinnett County. Daniel’s advisor is Mr. Mark Jones. After a full day of classes, graduation was held with students receiving a Diploma of Achievement for their participation. SkillsUSA National Executive Director, Tim Lawrence was on hand to congratulate the graduates and present their diplomas. Congratulations to the 2010 Graduating Class of SkillsUSA University!
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