1. For more information: Larry Johnson, Kentucky SkillsUSA State Director 502.564.4286, ext. 4240 502.338-1152 – cell phone larry.johnson@education.ky.gov The annual state conference is where over 100 secondary and postsecondary leadership and skills competitive events are held to qualify to represent Kentucky at the SkillsUSA National Conference Louisville KY. There will be approximately 1,000+ participates at this state conference to represent their schools and regions. A state competition of this magnitude requires funding, judges, prizes, promotion, and a lot of building space for leadership and skills events. Examples of expenses include: Opening Ceremony: $10,000; Busing: $6,500; Contestant Medals: $4,000; Supplies for over 100 contests: $20,000+; State Officer Reception: $30,000+; and Closing Ceremony: $10,000. We hope your company will become a SkillsUSA KY supporter. It will be a mutually beneficial partnership. To ensure your company is promoted along side our business and industry partners in our conference program phone notify Larry Johnson by February 24, 2015. See below information for contact information SkillsUSA is the student organization that companies in our state should be involved with because we are the “skills” organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. It’s a natural fit for all of us to work together. We provide tomorrows workers. Corporate Sponsorship Platinum $5,000 + GOLD $3,000 - $4,999 SILVER $1,000 - $2,999 BRONZE $500 - $999 Company will receive:  Recognition and introduction during Opening Ceremony  Recognition in state conference program  Booth space in the main hallway to promote the company. We encourage company signs and giveaways.  For specific contests – photos with winners and prizes.  NEW: Company may hang signage at sponsored contests sites. Make check payable to: KY SkillsUSA Development Foundation, Inc. Mail to: Larry Johnson, KY State Director SkillsUSA Kentucky 20 th Floor CPT, 500 Mero St. Frankfort, KY 40601

2. Overview Overview: SkillsUSA Kentucky is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry representatives working together to ensure Kentucky has a skilled workforce. It helps each student to excel. SkillsUSA Kentucky is a member of the SkillsUSA national organization serving teachers, and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations. Mission Mission: SkillsUSA Kentucky is an applied method of instruction for preparing Kentucky’s high performance workers enrolled in public career and technical education programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, and communication skills. It emphasizes total quality of work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA Kentucky also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and the involvement in community service. Partners: Partners: Teachers and school administrators serve as professional SkillsUSA Kentucky members. Many college and educational institutions, business, and labor sponsors actively support SkillsUSA Kentucky at the state level through financial aid, in-kind contributions, and involvement of the employees in state and local activities. Programs: Programs: SkillsUSA Kentucky programs include, local, regional, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. At the annual state SkillsUSA Kentucky Leadership and Skills Championships, more than 1,000 students compete in over 100 occupational and leadership skill areas. SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for job training in the lab and classroom, and promote community service. SkillsUSA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a “successful model of employer-driven youth development training program” by the U.S. Department of Labor and is an OSHA Alliance partner. SkillsUSA KY is 503 C 3 non profit organization, donation may be sent to below address SkillsUSA KY is 503 C 3 non profit organization, donation may be sent to below address. Membership: Membership: Approximately 6,000 students and instructors join SkillsUSA Kentucky annually. The state is organized into more than 100 chapters located throughout the state. Larry Johnson SkillsUSA KY State Director Office: 502.564.4286, Ext. 4240 Cell: 502.338.1152 larry.johnson@eduction.ky.gov