SkillsUSA - Nashville State Chapter
Nashville State Community College is proud to be one of 13 community colleges in Tennessee with an active SkillsUSA chapter.
SkillsUSA is a workforce development organization for students. They empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
STUDENTS
Why do students join SkillsUSA?
Students can:
- Develop SkillsUSA Framework skills
- Build confidence
- Enhance their resume
- Explore career paths
- Obtain scholarships and work opportunities
- Network with peers, teachers, mentors and industry representatives
- Achieve a sense of accomplishment and belonging
- Develop teamwork experience
- Practice hands-on application of skills
- Participate in local, state or national competitions
- Have fun
PARENTS
Why do parents want their child involved in SkillsUSA?
Their child can:
- Participate in meaningful career exploration
- Be part of a high-quality peer group
- Take advantage of internship, mentorship and employment opportunities
- Learn useful skills to be self-sufficient and self-supporting
- Discover opportunities for scholarships, grants or prizes
- Avoid unnecessary student loan debt
- Become a more highly engaged student and citizen
- Make education and career choices that are validated by industry
- Develop career readiness skills like effective communication, teamwork and problem solving
To Learn More:
For those interested, contact Instructor of Electrical Engineering Technology Peter Ortner, the chapter adviser, by emailing peter.ortner@nscc.edu.
