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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2013
On March 23, 2013, Putnam Career & Technical Center will be hosting the annual West
Virginia SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. This event, held in conjunction with local
industries and the West Virginia Department of Education, will draw over 600 of the best career and
technical students from across the state to compete in a variety of vocational and leadership contests.
Winners from each category will be awarded prizes, apprenticeships, and scholarships from local trade
unions, colleges, and employers.
Public viewing areas will be available for all skill competitions, and spectators are welcome. An
awards ceremony will be held at Winfield High School on the evening of March 23rd to recognize
winners in each competition.
First place winners will represent West Virginia at the National SkillsUSA Conference in
Kansas City, Missouri. The National Conference is scheduled for June 2013.
WHO: West Virginia SkillsUSA
WHAT: 2013 Leadership & Skills Conference
WHERE: Putnam Career & Technical Center
300 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
WHEN: March 23, 2013
Competition begins at 8:00 a.m.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Karen Newhouse
PCTC SkillsUSA Coordinator
304.586.3494 x4467
chrystell123@yahoo.com