PECULIAR, MO. — Sioux Chief Mfg Co. Inc. hosted nearly 100 plumbing students and their teachers, SkillsUSA participants at the National Leadership and Skills Conference, at its facilities south of Kansas City, Mo., June 26.
Students and teachers were able to experience first hand, the manufacturing capabilities and innovative processes that produce many of the products the company installs. The National Leadership and Skills Conference was held in downtown Kansas City, June 21-26 and hosted by SkillsUSA, a national organization serving teachers and students from high school and college, who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including plumbing occupations. More than 15,000 people — including students, teachers and business partners — participated in the week-long event. More than 5,000 career and technical education students competed hands-on in 91 different trade, technical and leadership fields. Sioux Chief congratulates all of the National Conference attendees as well as the champions for each field.Related Articles:
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