2024 Fall Leadership Conference
November 14 - November 15, 2024
(The Greater Columbus Convention Center)
Conference Details
The High School Fall Leadership Conference is the premier professional development opportunity for High School SkillsUSA students and advisors. This conference is open to all students, advisors, and administrators with SkillsUSA members enrolled or are that are interested in getting students enrolled in SkillsUSA.
Fall Leadership Conference is divided into 3 tracks, one for student leaders (potential school officers), one for regional officer candidates, and one for voting delegates. These students will get a variety of opportunities based on which track they participate in. Statesman awards can be earned by students completing each of the sessions.
This year’s Conference will once again focus on providing “tools in the registrant’s success tool box” that students can use in and out of SkillsUSA. Sessions will focus around chapter development, the new program of work, business and industry led sessions and other exciting engagement opportunities. Students will have the option to choose their own path and choose from over 30 different professional development sessions.
Statesman awards can be earned by students completing each of the sessions. Student’s that are looking to take their experiences to the “next level” can include serve Voting Delegates or Regional Officer Candidates giving students a front row seat to choosing their student leaders. Students will get a variety of opportunities based on the sessions that they choose. We will be able to offer a wide range of sessions on a variety of topics this year and will have a number of industry partners teaching sessions and sitting on industry panels ready to answer student’s questions about employment (please scroll down to see a sample of the sessions).
EVENT COSTS:
Regular Registration: $55 per registrant
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
- Register all attendees for the conference on the website by October 17, 2024.
- Housing Authority is now in effect and mandatory. To arrange your hotel lodging contact Caitlin Noll at events@ohioskillsusa.org before the October 17, 2024 deadline. Please note that there will be a $3.50 fee will be applied per room not per night.
- Have participants sign the SkillsUSA Code of Conduct.
- Complete the School Emergency Contact Information form. This form must be turned in at FLC registration.
EVENT DETAILS:
Conference Brief and Instructions
All of the conference details and frequently asked questions below if you click Schedule Brief.
Convention Center Parking / Convention Center Bus Parking
GENERAL SESSIONS for 2024
Career Coaching: Identifying Your Dream Job
Chapter Delegate Orientation
Chapter Excellence Program
Difficult Conversations: Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Effective Communication & Networking
Fall Down?: How to Get Back Up
Financial Management: Budgeting
Financial Management: Understanding Credit
How to Create an Experienced Chapter
Industry Panels
Arts & Communications, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Marketing
Business Administration, Engineering & Science Technologies, Finance, Manufacturing
Construction Technologies, Education & Training, Information Technology
Government & Public Administration, Law & Public Safety, Transportation Systems
Leadership 101
Personal Branding in Social Media and Every Day
Professional Etiquette
Regional Officer Candidate Orientation
Resume Writing & Building
SkillsUSA 101
So You Want to Start Your Own Business?
Taking Pride in Your Work: Why It’s Crucial
The Alumni Experience
Time & Project Management
Understanding and Appreciating Differences in the Workplace
Volunteerism & Community Service
REGIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATES
Must request test code from tamyra.plotts@education.ohio.gov by October 17, 2024.
Have to have a passing score of 80% on Regional Officer Screen test.
Must the turn in your completed application and headshot to events@ohioskillsusa.org by October 17, 2024.
All must be accomplished to qualify for candidacy.
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