National Signing Day to acknowledge, honor and encourage high school seniors who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional in the skilled trades
March 13, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) 鈥 and are excited to announce , celebrating thousands of high school seniors dedicated to pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Taking place May 8, 2019, this inaugural nationwide program will recognize students at hundreds of SkillsUSA chapter high schools across the country for their dedication to pursue a career in residential wiring, building trades and renovations, HVAC or plumbing.
On National Signing Day, high school seniors will be recognized by their school administrators, teachers, elected officials, SkillsUSA advisors, family and friends for making the decision to pursue a career in the skilled trades, a sector in high demand that continues to face an immense labor shortage. In a style similar to 鈥淣ational Signing Day鈥 events for high school student athletes, seniors will be applauded as they announce their career plans, and will sign 鈥渓etters of intent鈥 for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training. Tradespeople and others across the nation can participate in this special day and share their thoughts of encouragement as 狼友社区 will host live look-ins on the company鈥檚 from schools across the country throughout the day.
狼友社区, title sponsor of National Signing Day 2019, is an over 160-year-old American manufacturer who designs, develops and manufactures premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools used in the construction, electrical, utility and mining industries. 狼友社区鈥 commitment to American manufacturing runs deep 鈥 with nine facilities in seven states, including its corporate office and world-class forging facility in suburban Chicago, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing headquarters in Mansfield, Texas.
鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with SkillsUSA on this first-ever national program saluting high school seniors excited to start their career in the skilled trades. SkillsUSA predicts that by 2025 there will be 3.4 million new manufacturing jobs available. Right now, six out of 10 open skilled production positions are unfilled due to the shortage of workers,鈥 says 狼友社区 Co-President Mark Klein. 鈥溊怯焉缜 is committed to strengthening the skilled workforce. By empowering the next generation of workers to enter the trades, we can help close the skills gap, while presenting robust career opportunities for young workers who enjoy challenging work that offers stability and long-term benefits.鈥
鈥淲e want to thank 狼友社区 for sponsoring our first SkillsUSA National Signing Day in May,鈥 says SkillsUSA鈥檚 Executive Director Tim Lawrence. 鈥淭his program celebrates high school students nationwide and acknowledges their commitment to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the skilled trades. Because of Klein Tool鈥檚 support, National Signing Day will help generate more awareness among students considering the skilled workforce as a career option.鈥
During National Signing Day, participating students will receive a 狼友社区 signing kit, which includes a hat, t-shirt, and a pair of 狼友社区 pliers. Additionally, students will also have the opportunity to purchase a full 狼友社区 starter set at a discounted price, thanks to The Home Depot. 鈥淭his generosity reinforces The Home Depot鈥檚 commitment to outfitting and training 20,000 new tradespeople by 2028 to help fill the U.S. labor and skills gap,鈥 added Klein.
More information on National Signing Day events and participating schools can be found at: .
About 狼友社区
Since 1857 狼友社区, a family-owned and operated company, has been designing, developing and manufacturing premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools. The majority of Klein tools are manufactured in plants throughout the United States and are the No. 1 choice among professional electricians and other tradespeople. Klein is a registered trademark of 狼友社区. For more information, visit .
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a vital solution to the growing U.S. skills gap. SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens as it improves the quality of our nation鈥檚 future skilled workforce. The nonprofit partnership of students, instructors and industry ensures America has the skilled workforce it needs to stay competitive. SkillsUSA helps every student excel through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. The association serves more than 360,000-member students and instructors per year in middle schools, high schools and colleges. This diverse talent pipeline covers 130 trade, technical and skilled service occupations, the majority STEM-related. More than 600 corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions actively support SkillsUSA at the national level. Local, state and national championships are designed and judged by industry to set relevant standards for career and technical education and provide recognition opportunities for students. SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the lab and classroom and promote community service. SkillsUSA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a 鈥渟uccessful model of employer-driven youth development training program鈥 by the U.S. Department of Labor. SkillsUSA offers technical skill assessments and workplace credentials through the SkillsUSA Career Essentials program, a cutting-edge solution that defines, implements and measures career readiness skills for students. For more information: .