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SKILLSUSA Conference returns to Downtown
The SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference is back at the Georgia World Congress Center this week, drawing more than 15,000 people to the Downtown Atlanta venue through Friday.
ATLANTA - SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills conference:
Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center has hosted many major competitions since it opened in 1976 — and over the next few days, more than a hundred more will be added to the list.
The SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference is back at the Georgia World Congress Center this week, drawing more than 15,000 people to the Downtown Atlanta venue through Friday. The conference is a massive annual gathering for students, instructors, and others involved with SkillsUSA, an organization which prepares students for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. The goal of the organization is to make sure America’s skilled workforce is a robust one, and the National Leadership & Skills Conference is major part of that process, providing networking opportunities for attendees.
But…back to that whole competition thing. Another key element of the annual conference is SkillsUSA Championships, during which thousands of students compete in more than a hundred skills-based competitions. Competitors have all already won state competitions, which means the best of the best are competing in fields including electronics, culinary arts, welding, medical assisting, and more.
We spent a morning cheering on the competitors during last year’s SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference — and we couldn’t wait to do it again this year. Click the video player in this article to check out our morning at the Georgia World Congress Center — and click here for more information on SkillsUSA.
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How to recognize Georgia's venomous snakes
Snakes are abundant in Georgia, but only a handful of species in the state are venomous. Georgia DNR Conservation's Senior Wildlife Biologist Daniel Sollenberger joins Alyse Eady to give her the 4-1-1 on Georgia's snakes.
Senior Wildlife biologist Daniel Sollenberger gives tips on identifying snakes: Sollenberger, a senior wildlife biologist with Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section, discussed common snakes in Georgia, which snakes you are most likely to encounter, how to identify a venomous snake, and what to do when you see a snake. For more information on identifying snake click here.
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Michael McGill Jr.'s tips for maximizing 2023
While it may be hard to believe, we are halfway through the year, so now it's time to see how well you've kept up with your New Year's resolutions. Motivational speaker and best-selling author Michael McGill Jr. joined Sharon Lawson to offer some suggestions for how to best to use the next six months.
Michael McGill Jr. gives us tips on how to maximize the rest of 2023: With just six months to go in 2023, how have you stayed on top of your New Year’s Resolutions? Well, it’s not too late if you've fallen off! We have Michael McGill, Jr. who is a therapist, speaker, and best-selling author here to explore four ways we can get rejuvenated and maximize the 2nd half of 2023! For more information click here.
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Here's what to do if you're bitten by a snake
Last year, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta saw 24 snake bit cases - a majority of which happened when a child unknowingly stepped near on on the animal. Dr. Sofia Chaudhary talks with Natalie McCann about the crucial steps you should and what you definitely shouldn't do if you or someone you know gets bitten.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Dr. Sofia Chaudhary tell us what to do if you're bitten by a snake: In 2022, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta saw 24 snake bite cases—a majority of which struck a foot, hand or leg after a child unknowingly stepped near or on it. Dr. Sofia Chaudhary shared five things to do if you or someone else is bitten by a snake and three things not to do. For more information click here.
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Ally Lynn on celebrating Black Music Month
From blues to jazz to hip-hop, there's no denying the culture impact that Black music has had on the world, and June is the time to celebrate that with a month of recognition that dates back to 1979. Entertainment journalist Ally Lynn joins Joanne Feldman with more on Black Music Month.
Ally Lynn gives the latest in entertainment news: It's Black Music Month, and Ally Lynn has details on how you can celebrate.