Region 1 Florida SkillsUSA

04/29/2021

Congratulations to all winners advanced to the national Conference! Go SkillsUSA Florida!!

02/24/2021

Congratulations to all winners advanced to the state conference.
Remember, you are all winners.

Congratulations to:

Mark Francis, advisor at Pensacola State College, recipient of Jim Sullivan Champion Award

Lisa Carver, recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award

Grayson Martin, student at Big Bend Technical College, recipient of Champion of the Year Award (Awarded Posthumously)

Thank you to all our advisors and volunteers for a successful spring conference!

10/30/2020

Congratulations

Congratulations Theresa Hoang

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Hoang is Region 1 Florida SkillsUSA Alumni of the Year for second year

Theresa Hoang has been involved with Pensacola State College’s SkillsUSA chapter since its inception – first as a student and now as a leader. Whenever the College is a part of SkillsUSA Florida regional, state or national event, Hoang is always right there.

For her service, Hoang was selected the SkillsUSA Florida Region 1 Alumni of the Year for a second consecutive year.

“I felt really honored to be awarded Alumni of the Year for the past two years,” said Hoang, the 2019 and 2020 Alumni of the Year. “It’s great being able to give back because SkillsUSA has given me so much more. I’ve learned a lot being a part of this great organization as a student and as an adviser.”

Hoang was a student when Pensacola State chartered its chapter in 2009. During those early days, she served as both a PSC chapter officer and a Region 1 officer. After graduation, Hoang took a position in 2011 working with Jennifer Ponson – the College's coordinator of Student and Program Outreach and the SkillsUSA Florida Region 1 Coordinator.

Hoang, an office assistant in the Student and Program Outreach Department, said the organization is important to students because it teaches them not only workplace and technical skills but also personal skills.

“I have firsthand knowledge that being involved in such an incredible organization as SkillsUSA will help students improve their leadership and workplace skills in the career field they are pursuing,” explained Hoang, who is a SkillsUSA co-adviser. “It makes students stand out among others when employers see that they have been involved with SkillsUSA.”

Pensacola State is a tradition for the Hoang family. Hoang earned her associate of arts degree from Pensacola State in 2010 and plans to later pursue a bachelor’s degree in business. Her brother, John, earned his EMT and paramedic certification, and her twin brother – Frank – received his electrical certification from PSC.

Hoang and her girlfriend, Delaney Underwood, live in Pensacola. Underwood also works in the College’s Office of Institutional Development. The couple has a fur baby named, Gypsy.

10/24/2020

Congratulations Jennifer Johnson Ponson!

Ponson named SkillsUSA Florida Region 1 Champion of the Year |

10/21/2020

Region 1 Florida SkillsUSA Virtual Fall Conference is about to begin!

08/14/2020

Introducing the 1st Annual SkillsUSA Florida Run for the Champions Virtual 5k! Lace up your sneakers and run, walk, or bike a 5k to support our nation's future workforce. Participants will receive a collectible finisher medal and t-shirt. Visit https://bit.ly/Run4Champions5k for more info or to sign up! Registration is only $25 - sign up now before prices go up on Sept. 1!

04/03/2020

03/23/2020

In light of to the current COVID-19 outbreak, and directives from Governor DeSantis, Commisioner Corcoran, and the CDC, we regret to inform you that the 2020 State Leadership and Skills Conference in Pensacola has been canceled. SkillsUSA Florida remains committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of its members. The decision to cancel events was a difficult one. Careful consideration was given to the possibility of alternative contest formats, but ultimately the SkillsUSA Florida Board of Directors has determined that it is not in the best interest of our students.

We recognize this is not an ideal situation, but the safety and well-being of members, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. We echo the advice of Governor DeSantis and the Florida Department of Health in asking all Floridians to engage in and promote the practice of everyday preventive actions, such social distancing and proper handwashing and sanitation practices.

We thank you for your patience as we continue to work through the details of such a major change. As more information becomes available, we will provide updates through the Tuesday Times, our website, and social media channels. If you have questions or feedback, please email [email protected].

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