Author: Karen N. Kitzel

Advisor of the Year’s Success Founded on Mastery Mindset

SkillsUSA’s 2020 top advisor Joseph Chapman proves that even new advocates can grow a SkillsUSA chapter to prominence, inspire belief in the program and deliver graduates with the skills employers want — all while changing students’ lives.

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Believing Means Seeing It Through

When the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself, Paravi Das didn’t hesitate to give it her all, but an unexpected crisis meant a temporary setback. Drawing on her talent, passion and determination, this singer, artist and SkillsUSA Virginia president put on her red jacket and continued reaching for the stars.

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Taking a New Course

SkillsUSA graduate and grandmother Jacqueline Limbrick transformed an unexpected tragedy into an opportunity for lifelong learning.

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Skills Help a Hero Recover and Lead to a New Mission

Life changed in a flash for former SkillsUSA member Brad Lang. Following mission-related injuries, the combat veteran turned challenges into opportunities for a new life and a new business.

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A Good Read on How to Improve Lives

This award-winning SkillsUSA advisor motivates students, serves the community and brings positive recognition to his inner-city school

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