NTHS SCHOLARSHIPS

SkillsUSA has once again teamed up with the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) to promote outstanding student achievement within technical education. SkillsUSA is offering four $1,000 scholarships through NTHS (two college/postsecondary and two high school), and these will be awarded at the 2010 national conference. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2010. For more information go to http://www.skillsusa.org/students/nths.shtml

YOUNG WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING

The Young Worker Safety Response Center (YWSRC) is funded by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promote the safety of young workers. Youth @ Work: Talking Safety is a free, interactive, skills-based 3-5 hour training program for young people. Even if you already provide safety training using an OSHA or industry-specific course, Youth @ Work can complement your training with additional fun, interactive activities to help build a foundation of health and safety skills. It provides basic information about recognizing and reducing or eliminating all types of workplace hazards, dealing with emergencies on the job and speaking up effectively about safety concerns. To see an online version for your state, go to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/talkingsafety/

For more information and to learn about training workshops offered in your state, contact Christine Miara, Education Development Center, Inc., (617) 618-2238, cmiara@edc.org

Sed de Saber Program

SkillsUSA and Lowe’s are jointly awarding Sed de Saber grants to local SkillsUSA chapters. We are currently seeking schools to implement Sed de Saber as a community service program. Schools can apply for up to $10,000 to implement a program. Click here for details

NTHS Offers Trip to BMW in Germany

The National Technical Honor Society is sponsoring an educational trip to Germany on July 5-12, 2010 for career and technical educators, students and others interested in learning more about international business, its impact on our global economy and future career opportunities in the high-tech, fast-changing transportation industry. The trip will take the group behind the scenes of BMW business operations, manufacturing and training. It also includes comprehensive sightseeing excursions led by expert local guides to Munich, Salzburg, and entrance to Dachau, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Saltmines. Sponsored by NTHS in conjunction with Education First College Study Tours, the cost is $2,399 for travelers under age 23 and $2,704 for travels older than age 23, and includes transportation from Charlotte, NC as well as some meals, tour guides, entrance fees, etc. Payment plans are available. For details, go to www.nths.org and click on Announcements.

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program

The American Association of School Administrators and Discover Card are now accepting applications for the eighth annual Discover Card tribute Award scholarship program. High School juniors who excel in one of the following areas - leadership, community service, special talents, unique endeavors or overcoming obstacles - are eligible for the award.

Tribure Award scholarships help students meet their future goals by providing financial assistance for education beyond high school. The program consists of national and state scholarship awards totaling nearly $1 million, with individual awards of up to $22,500. Click here for details.