We need your help!
Due to the current economic situation the Student Leadership Development Center (SLDC) that houses SkillsUSA Oregon, as well as the other Student Leadership Organizations (such as FBLA, DECA, FFA, HOSA, and FCCLA), is not currently in the budget to be refunded for the next biennium. It is possible to be put back into the budget by raising awareness about what we do, how we support education, and by sharing what an essential asset we are to Career and Technical Educations teachers, students and programs.
Attached is a letter from Chris Rankin, the Director of the SLDC, a Talking Points Document, How You Can Be An Advocate Document. I ask that you read these and help support this cause. SkillsUSA and the SLDC helps to support Career and Technical Education, we assist teachers in obtaining CTE Certification, we are an aspect of the Program Approval Process which is part of meeting the Perkins requirements, we help prepare students for their next stage of life (continuing education, military, work force, etc), and so much more.
Please contact your Senators and Representatives and share your testimony of support for us.
Please remember that the message needs to emphasize SLDC as an integral part of Oregon’s Career and Technical Education, preparing students for careers and their next steps in education, in addition to helping students meet Oregon diploma requirements. From a workforce development standpoint, it would help if business partners, judges, etc. would address SLDC and Oregon CTSOs as important in preparing students for the workforce.