Trade and Industrial Education (T&I) programs provide students with the skills and conceptual knowledge needed for careers in industry. Students can focus on industry certifications for careers immediately after graduation or develop skills and knowledge needed for higher level professional degrees.
Students may pursue the following career pathways:
Advanced Manufacturing
Automotive Service
Carpentry
Collision Repair
Drafting Architectural
Drafting Engineering
Drone Technology
Electrical Trades
Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Technology
Firefighter Technology
HVACR
Law and Justice
Masonry
Metals Manufacturing
Plumbing
Public Safety
Welding
Woodworking
SkillsUSA is a partnership of education and industry designed to strengthen the nation’s skilled workforce. The mission is to empower student members to become world-class workers and leaders. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. SkillsUSA empowers students to become skilled professionals and career-ready leaders, providing every member the opportunity for career success. SkillsUSA student members have the opportunity to develop and participate in a variety of activities and competitive events that showcase their personal, workplace and technical skills at the local, regional, state and national levels
For more information on SkillsUSA opportunities, visit:
SkillsUSA — North Carolina
SkillsUSA — National