Advisor Training

Do You Want Help Getting Started as a SkillsUSA Michigan Chapter Advisor?

We have several options to assist you!

Advisor Zoom Series

This training series is designed for both new and returning advisors, to deliver need-to-know information in small chunks during the timeframe you need to implement them. The sessions will have some content and then time for questions and answers.

Meetings are scheduled at 3:30pm EST on:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024

All meetings will be recorded and available below for later viewing if you can't join us.

New Advisor Workshop

This one day training is designed to deliver everything you need to know to have a successful year as a new chapter advisor. Open to advisors with two years or less SkillsUSA experience.

The New Advisor Workshop will be held at Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

The $40 registration fee will include lunch, parking validation, and SCECHs are available for pre-registered participants.

Comprehensive Chapter Cohort Program

This free professional development series, hosted by our SkillsUSA national staff, is designed specifically for advisor growth in building and maintaining an effective chapter. It will include 2 in-person trainings, as well as 4-6 additional Zoom trainings.

The first session will take place at the Fall Leadership Conference on November 6, 2023 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. While the training is free, paid registration for the conference is required and will include lunch.

Professional development is also available for student leaders during the Fall Leadership Conference, so bring some students and join us for an excellent day of PD!

(Students must be registered members before being allowed to register for any conference.).

Registration deadline is October 16 for early rate, and from October 17-25 at the regular rate.