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TBD • • TBD District 11 SkillsUSA Championships at Agri~Plex, Best Western & scattered sites • Over fifty competitions that test skill and leadership abilities • Only one of its kind in the country • Competitions at the Agri~Plex are open to the public • Business representatives coordinate and judge competitions Apr. 13-15 Professional Development Conference at Kalahari Resorts • Two-day training for students to learn various employability skills • Business representatives meet with students during the career cluster sessions to discuss career pathways and the reality of being “on-the-job” Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Conference at Hershey Conference Center & Lebanon Expo • Winners of district competitions advance to States and compete for a spot at the National Conference May 26 Ambassador Training at Kalahari Resorts • One-day training for students to learn public speaking, communication, and social etiquette skills SkillsUSA Council Culinary Challenge TBD • Ten culinary students compete with Top Chefs in the area and serve a 6 course meal to the audience • Audience chooses the winner Elmer Gates Enterprise Awards at Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center • Awards given to exceptional students for their scholastic achievement, participation in SkillsUSA, community involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit June 10 Annual Meeting & Leadership by Example Award Breakfast at Event Center at Blue • Students network with Council members and give speeches