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      <title>SkillsUSA Arizona Newsletter by Andrea Yancey</title>
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      <pubDate>2026-09-22 21:57:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Technical Standards are Updated!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>All Technical Standards are located in Pathful.</p><p><br/></p><p>You will gain access after you submit membership. Each student will also gain access to Pathful once you submit their membership.  </p><p><br/></p><p>There is more to Pathful than technical Standards. You can assign the technical standards to your students along with give them access to career assessments, videos and more! Submit your registration to gain access.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 22:04:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Camp Champion Registration Due Sept 29th</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Camp Champion is right around the corner! We are excited to offer 2 camps again this year.  More details on the website including flyer: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skillsusaaz.org/camp">https://www.skillsusaaz.org/camp</a></p><p><br></p><p>This overnight and out of town field trip does require board approval. </p><p><br></p><p>Still in need of Kitchen workers! Please reach out if you have questions.</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to register here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skillsusa-register.org/login.aspx">https://www.skillsusa-register.org/login.aspx</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 22:19:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Red Wing Shoe Company Build the Future Scholarship</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Through the <strong>Red Wing Shoe Company Build the Future Scholarship</strong>, 15 Red Wing store locations will each award a <strong>$2,500 scholarship</strong> to a SkillsUSA member pursuing postsecondary education or training in an eligible skilled trade field.</p><p><br/></p><p>This is a location-based scholarship opportunity targeting communities within approximately <strong>25–30 miles of participating Red Wing stores</strong>. Eligibility is<strong> geographically limited, </strong>check your area today.</p><p><br/></p><p>Students can apply directly for this award using this <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/RedWingBuildTheFutureScholarship"><strong>https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/RedWingBuildTheFutureScholarship</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 22:20:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Contest Lists &amp; Updates - What&#39;s the difference between regional, state and national competitions?</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>All competitions are based on the technical standard which is created by the National Office. </p><p><br></p><p>The <strong>state conference</strong> uses the same technical standards, and the technical chairs decide how much can be completed within a 4–5-hour time restraint that state conference has.  </p><p><br></p><p>The <strong>regional level</strong>, the technical chairs look at the technical standard and decide what would be appropriate for a regional competition to prepare them for state.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contest lists and contest updates </strong>are specific to regions, state and nationals.  </p><p><br></p><p>The <strong>regional and state contest lists and updates</strong> are in the process of being updated for the 2027 competition season. Please use what is posted on the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://skillsusaaz.org">skillsusaaz.org</a> website under each state or region conference page as a guide for the 2027 conference.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>National posts their own updates and meetings</strong> on their website here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/competition-updates/">Competition Updates | SkillsUSA</a> Please be sure to check back often. There are updates already posted and a meeting scheduled for Mobile Robotics Technology.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 22:33:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>National Leadership &amp; Skills Conference (NLSC)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>June 1-5 was NLSC, Arizona brought 309 people. 10 Administrators, </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 23:21:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2026-2027 Conferences</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Please view the conference calendar. Full details at www.skillsusaaz.org</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 23:24:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Digital Planner - Not just for Teachers.... Your Officer Team would benefit from this resource as well!</title>
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         <title>Calendar of Events</title>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 23:26:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Advisor Info Page</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Contains Instructions for the Annual Submission</p><p>Finance Cheat sheet</p><p>.... and More</p><p><br/></p><p>Check it out today!</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-22 23:27:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Request a Chapter Visit Here!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Regional Coordinators will be checking the list and processing requests. Please allow 24-48 hours for a reply. </p><p><br/></p><p>Please note they will do their best to accommodate your request but note, that by filling the form out does not guarantee a visit. Form is subject to change.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Follow SkillsUSA Arizona on Instagram!</title>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-23 00:54:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Follow Region 6 on Instagram</title>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-23 00:57:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>More Regional Instagrams Coming Soon</title>
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