OFFICIAL PROGRAM at a glance NATIONAL LEADERSHIP & SKILLS CONFERENCE JUNE 23-29, 2018 LOUISVILLE, KY. SATURDAY, JUNE 23 7 AM SkillsUSA Championships Move-in 8:30 Leverage, Activate and Engage Registration 9 AM Conference Registration Begins (State SkillsUSA Directors) 9:30 Leverage, Activate and Engage Begin SUNDAY, JUNE 24 7 AM SkillsUSA Championships Move-in 8:30 Leverage, Activate and Engage Begin 9 AM Conference Registration Begins (State SkillsUSA Directors) MONDAY, JUNE 25 7 AM SkillsUSA Championships Move-in 8:30 Leverage, Activate and Engage Begin 9 AM State SkillsUSA Directors Meeting 12 PM SkillsUSA Store Grand Opening 2 PM Contest Chairs Meeting 3 PM Alumni Orientation TUESDAY, JUNE 26 7:30 SkillsUSA Store Opens 9 AM TAG Tuesday (Delegates) 9:30 Advisor of the Year Interviews National Officer Candidate Procedure Begins 10 AM SkillsUSA TECHSPO Opens SkillsUSA Championships Opens to Public Contestant Orientation Meetings 12 PM Setup for Display Events and Exhibits/Notebook Check-in 7 PM Opening Ceremony SkillsUSA s NLSC 2018 mobile app is essential for every participant. Just scan this QR code to start planning your conference experience. Or, search for NLSC 2018 in the Google Play or Apple store to download the app. For help, visit the kiosk in the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) North Lobby. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 7:30 Leadership Contestants Report to Contest Areas SkillsUSA Store Opens 7:45 Advisors Continental Breakfast 8 AM SkillsUSA Championships Opens to the Public SkillsUSA TECHSPO Opens 8:30 Advisors Call to Action Session 10 AM Models of Excellence Interviews Begin First Delegate Sessions SkillsUSA University Begins 11 AM Joint Delegate Session 12:45 Delegate Business Meetings 1:30 SkillsUSA Corporate Meeting 6 PM Models of Excellence Dinner 7 PM Champions Night at Fourth Street Live! THURSDAY, JUNE 28 7:30 Contestants Report to Contest Areas SkillsUSA Store Opens 8 AM Leadership Contests Finals SkillsUSA Championships Opens to the Public SkillsUSA TECHSPO Opens 10 AM SkillsUSA University Begins 1 PM Delegate Business Meetings/ Meet the Candidates/Voting Primary Ballot High School Regional VPs 6:30 SkillsUSA Night at Kentucky Kingdom Chapters of Distinction Reception Registration 7 PM Chapters of Distinction Celebration FRIDAY, JUNE 29 7:30 Community Service Project 8 AM SkillsUSA Championships Move-out 9 AM State SkillsUSA Directors Breakfast/Business Meeting 10 AM Meet the Employer SkillsUSA University Begins Delegate Business Meetings/ Meet the Candidates/Final Ballot Voting National Courtesy Corps Auction ASTS Business Meeting 5 PM Awards Ceremony
NLSC SCHEDULE Saturday, June 23 8:30 Activate/Leverage/Engage Registration, KEC South B Lobby (sponsored by ADESA, Hypertherm, Insurance Auto Auctions Inc., Lowe s, Newell Brands, Safelite AutoGlass, State Farm, U.S. Coast Guard) 9 AM State SkillsUSA Director Registration, KEC East E1 (until 5:30 PM) 9:30 Activate, KEC South C C205 (until 4:30 PM) Leverage, KEC South AB B105 (until 4:30 PM) Engage, KEC South C C201 (until 4:30 PM) 1 PM National Courtesy Corps Registration/Check-in, University of Louisville (until Monday, June 25 7:30 State SkillsUSA Director Registration, KEC East E1 (until State SkillsUSA Directors Breakfast, KEC South AB B101 (until 9 AM; sponsored by NCCER) 8 AM NLSC General Registration, KEC North Lobby (until 5 PM; sponsored by Toyota Motor North America) Parking Pass Sales, KEC South A Lobby Ticket Office (until 5 PM) SkillsUSA Business Center, KEC South AB B100 (until 8:30 Activate, KEC South C C205 (until 3 PM) Leverage, KEC South AB B105 (until 3 PM) Tuesday, June 26 7 AM Conference Lounge, KEC North Lobby Mezzanine (until 7:30 National Education Team Registration, KEC North Lobby (until 3:30 PM) State SkillsUSA Director Registration, KEC East E1 (until 12 PM) 8 AM National Education Team Breakfast and Orientation, KEC South AB B103 (until 9:30 AM) NLSC General Registration, KEC North Lobby (until SkillsUSA Business Center, KEC South AB B100 (until 8 AM Business Partner Lounge, KEC East E4 (until 9 AM TAG Tuesday Check-in/Meet the Sponsor (Middle School, High School and College/Postsecondary), Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne A&B (sponsored by ADESA, Insurance Auto Auctions Inc., Newell Brands, U.S. Coast Guard) 9:30 Advisor of the Year Interviews, KEC West W10 (until 12 PM; sponsored by Air Products) National Officer Candidate Orientation Meeting, KEC South C C201 (until 11:15 AM) TAG Tuesday (College/Postsecondary), Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet A (until 3:30 PM) Sunday, June 24 8 AM National Courtesy Corps Breakfast/ Orientation, KEC South AB B101 (until 9 AM) Parking Pass Sales, KEC South A Lobby Ticket Office (until 5 PM) 8:30 Activate, KEC South C C205 (until 4:30 PM) Leverage, KEC South AB B105 (until 4:30 PM) Engage, KEC South C C201 (until 4:30 PM) 9 AM State SkillsUSA Director Registration, KEC East E1 (until 3 PM) 6 PM State SkillsUSA Director Officer Reception, Muhammad Ali Center 7 PM State SkillsUSA Director Reception, Muhammad Ali Center (until 8:30 PM; sponsored by Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau) Engage, KEC South C C201 (until 3 PM) 9 AM State SkillsUSA Directors Orientation, KEC South AB B102 (until 12 PM) 9:30 National Education Team Registration, KEC North Lobby (until 10 AM SkillsUSA TECHSPO Exhibitor Registration/Check-in/Setup, KEC South B Connector (until 6 PM) 12 PM SkillsUSA Store/Educational Resources, KEC North Lobby (until 6 PM) Business Partner Lounge, KEC East E4 (until 2 PM National Technical and Leadership Committee Chairs Meeting, KEC South AB B101 (until 4 PM) 3 PM SkillsUSA Alumni Orientation, KEC South AB B102 (until Contestants note: All contest activities are listed in the NLSC mobile app and also in a separate section starting on Page 4 of this guide. Wednesday, June 27 7 AM Conference Lounge, KEC North Lobby Mezzanine (until 7:30 Lost and Found, KEC East E1 (until 7:45 Advisors Continental Breakfast, KEC South AB B101 8 AM NLSC General Registration, KEC North Lobby (until SkillsUSA Store/Educational Resources, KEC North Lobby (until Alumni Welcome Booth, KEC North Lobby (until MakerSpace, KEC East (until SkillsUSA TECHSPO, throughout KEC and outdoors (until SkillsUSA Business Center, KEC South AB B100 (until Business Partner Lounge, KEC East E4 (until 8:30 Advisors Call to Action, KEC South AB B101&B102 (until 9:45 AM; sponsored by Goodheart-Willcox Publisher and State Farm) 9 AM Tech Force Foundation Meeting, Freedom Hall V1 (until 10 AM College/Postsecondary Delegates Business Meeting and Meet the Candidates, KEC South C C204&C205 High School Delegates Meeting and Meet the Candidates, KEC South C C202&C203 Models of Excellence Registration and Student Orientation, Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Exhibit Hall (until 4:30 PM) SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 11:15 AM) Engaging Your Students Through Project-based Learning, W9 Free Online Welding Resources, W5 Minding the Skills Gap Making Mechatronics Accessible to All Students, W8 Student2Student Mentoring Best Practices, W7 U.S. Army Culinary Arts: Fine Dining in the Army!, W6 11 AM Joint Delegates Meeting, KEC South C C202&203 (until 11:30 AM; immediately following: high school and college/postsecondary ballots posted and national officer campaigning begins. Sponsored by U.S. Army) The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed the National Leadership and Skills Conference on the 2018-19 NASSP List of Approved Contests, Programs and Activities for Students. 2 NLSC PROGRAM GUIDE
NLSC SCHEDULE 9:30 TAG Tuesday (Middle and High School), Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne A&B (until 12:30 PM) 10 AM SkillsUSA Store/Educational Resources, KEC North Lobby (until Alumni Welcome Booth, KEC North Lobby (until MakerSpace, KEC East (until 5 PM; sponsored by GE Appliances, a Haier Company) National Officer Candidates Campaign Material Due, KEC South C C201 SkillsUSA TECHSPO, throughout KEC and outdoors (until 11 AM National Officer Interviews, KEC South C C200 Interview 1, 2, 3 (until 2 PM) 11:30 SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 12:4 SkillsUSA Career Essentials Experiences and Capstone Assessment, Advanced Set, W7 Culinary Skills and the U.S. Coast Guard, W10 Jump into STEM!, W5 Microsoft Office Specialist Training Developing Skills for Tomorrow s Workforce, W9 NOCTI s Workforce Competency Credential Supporting Success!, W6 Online and Digital Resources to Enhance Construction Craft Training Programs, W8 12:45 College/Postsecondary Delegates Business Meeting, KEC South C C204&C205 (until 2:4 High School Delegates Business Meeting, KEC South C C202&C203 (until 2:4 Middle School Delegates Business Meeting, KEC South C C201 (until 2:4 1 PM SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 2:1 Army Healthcare Careers: Caring for America s Soldiers, W6 CareerSafe: Safety Education for America s Future, W7 Certifications and Hope The Pathway to Success, W9 Enhance Your CTE Program/ Chief Architect 3D Home Design Software, W10 How to Successfully Establish an Effective CTE Advisory Committee, W8 Mentoring Soft Skills in Technical Training Through Role Playing, W5 11:30 Health Sciences Instructors Luncheon and Seminar, KEC South AB B101 (until 1 PM; sponsored by U.S. Army) 1 PM State SkillsUSA Director Registration, KEC East E1 (until 4 PM State SkillsUSA Directors/Business Partners Reception, KEC South AB B103 5:30 Call to Post Reception, KEC South AB B101 (by invitation only; sponsored by SkillsUSA Board of Directors) 7 PM Opening Ceremony, Freedom Hall Arena (until 9 PM; sponsored by Snap-on Incorporated and Toyota Motor North America) 1 PM High School Delegates Orientation Meeting, KEC South C C202&C203 (until 2:1 1:30 SkillsUSA Corporation Meeting, Freedom Hall, ULA Ballroom (until 3 PM) 2:15 High School Delegates Session: Meet the Candidates, KEC South C C202&C203 2:30 SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 3:4 Agile Project Management, W7 Cummins Technician Apprentice Program Leader, W6 Free Online Welding Resources, W9 How to Successfully Establish an Effective CTE Advisory Committee, W8 Teaching with CDX, W10 6 PM Leadership Contests Finalists Posted, KEC South A Lobby Models of Excellence Program and Dinner, Kentucky Derby Museum (until 9 PM; sponsored by Lowe s Companies Inc.) WorldSkills USA Reception and Dinner, Muhammad Ali Center (by invitation only; until 10 PM) 7 PM Champions Night at Fourth Street Live! (until 10 PM; sponsored by Carhartt and U.S. Army) Thursday, June 28 7 AM All SkillsUSA Championships technical committee members and judges report to contest sites through specially marked entrance Conference Lounge, KEC North Lobby Mezzanine (until 7:30 Lost and Found, KEC East E1 (until 8 AM NLSC General Registration, KEC North Lobby (until SkillsUSA Store/Educational Resources, KEC North Lobby (until 4 PM) Alumni Welcome Booth, KEC North Lobby (until MakerSpace, KEC East (until SkillsUSA TECHSPO, throughout KEC and outdoors (until 4 PM) SkillsUSA Business Center, KEC South AB B100 (until Business Partner Lounge, KEC East E4 (until 9 AM Championships Floor Tour, KEC East E4 (business partners only) Delegates and National Officer Candidates Required to Attend SkillsUSA Championships SkillsUSA/Kentucky Blood Center Blood Drive, KEC, outdoor SkillsUSA TECHSPO (until 3 PM) 10 AM SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 11:15 AM) Army Healthcare Careers: Caring for Soldiers, W7 Culinary Skills and the U.S. Coast Guard, W10 Project-based Learning, Creating Independent Thinkers for 21st Century Industry, W8 Solution to Teaching and Measuring Career-ready Skills: Career Essentials Suite, W9 What Makes a Great SkillsUSA Advisor?, W5 Championships Floor Tour, KEC East E4 (business partners only) 11:30 SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 12:4 ACTE: Supporting the CTE Professional, W5 CareerSafe: Safety Education for America s Future, W10 Free Online Welding Resources, W9 Key to Student Success, W6 The New Network+, W8 Using Construction Master Pro Calculator in Classroom, W7 1 PM College/Postsecondary Delegates Business Meetings, KEC South C C204&C205 (until 2:30 PM) High School Delegates Business Meetings, KEC South C C202&C203 (until 3 PM) SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 2:1 Help Your Collision Program and Students Thrive with Industry Support, W10 Robotics, Drones and Global Trends, W9 SkillsUSA Framework Fundamentals, W6 Stackability, Portability, Third-Party Accreditation: Three Pillars of Credentials in Manufacturing, W8 Stand Out from the Crowd Maximum Benefits/Minimal Space, W5 U.S. Army Culinary Arts: Fine Dining in the Army!, W7 2:30 College/Postsecondary Delegates Session: Meet the Candidates, KEC South C C204&C205 (immediately following: business session meetings) SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 3:4 Agile Project Management, W7 SkillsUSA Adds Value to Students and Advisors, W9 SkillsUSA Framework Alignment to a High-quality CTE Program, W10 SkillsUSA Alumni, W5 The New Network+, W6 Using the Construction Master Pro Calculator in Your Classroom, W8 2:45 College/Postsecondary Final Voting, KEC South C C201 (immediately following: delegate assembly meetings) 3 PM High School Delegate Session: Meet the Candidates, KEC South C C202&C203 (immediately following: delegate assembly meetings) 4 PM High School Primary Voting and Regional Offices Primary Voting (if needed), KEC South C C201 6:30 Chapters of Distinction Reception, Kentucky Kingdom (until 9 PM; sponsored by United Technical Institute) SkillsUSA Night, Kentucky Kingdom (until 10 PM) 7 PM Post Final High-School Voting Ballot (if needed), KEC East E1; South C C202&C203 SUPPLEMENT TO 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 3
NLSC SCHEDULE Friday, June 29 7 AM Conference Lounge, KEC North Lobby Mezzanine (until 7:30 SkillsUSA Community Service Project Orientation, KEC South C Lobby (sponsored by CBRE, Enterprise Holdings, Ferguson Enterprises, John Deere, Lowe s Companies Inc., U.S. Coast Guard) 8 AM SkillsUSA Business Center, KEC South AB B100 (until Business Partner Lounge, KEC East E4 (until 12 PM) 9 AM National Courtesy Corps/SkillsUSA Alumni Auction Viewing, KEC South AB B105 Lost and Found, KEC East E1 (until 3 PM) 9 AM State SkillsUSA Directors Breakfast, KEC South AB B101 (until 11:30 AM, business meeting immediately follows; sponsored by Distribution Contractors Association) 10 AM ASTS Business Meeting, KEC South C C107 (until 4 PM) SkillsUSA University, KEC West (until 11:15 AM) Automotive Service Technology, W6 CareerSafe: Safety Education for America s Future, W10 Cybersecurity in K-12, W9 Opportunities in the Coast Guard, W5 High School Delegates Business Meeting, KEC South C C202&C203 (until 12 PM) 10 AM Meet the Employer, KEC West West Hall AB (until 3 PM) National Courtesy Corps/SkillsUSA Alumni Auction, KEC South AB B105 (until 3 PM) 10:30 College/Postsecondary Delegates Business Meeting, KEC South C C204&C205 11:15 College/Postsecondary Delegate Session: Meet the Candidates, KEC South C C204&C205 11:30 SkillsUSA University: Agile Project Management, KEC West W9 12 PM High School Delegate Session: Meet the Candidates, KEC South C C202&C203 (until 2 PM) 1 PM Alumni Business Meeting, KEC South AB B102 (until 2:30 PM) 1 PM Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, KEC South AB B101 (until 3 PM) 2 PM High School Final Voting, KEC South C C201 3 PM National Courtesy Corps Dinner, KEC North (until 4:1 Winners Circle Reception, KEC North Hall (by invitation only) 3:15 The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge with Mike Rowe, Freedom Hall, ULA Ballroom (until 4:30 PM; sponsored by mikeroweworks Foundation, Charles Koch Foundation, Koch Industries) 5 PM Awards Ceremony, Freedom Hall Arena (until 8 PM; sponsored by 3M) CONTESTANT NLSC SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Check carefully for the time and location of your contestant meeting. To compete, you must attend your contestant meeting. Contestants required to attend early orientations/familiarizations on Tuesday: Check this schedule to see which lobbies you will enter to be escorted to your contest areas. Wednesday and Thursday: All contestants will enter Kentucky Exposition Center at 7:30 a.m., and competitions will begin at 8 a.m. unless otherwise stated in the specific contest schedule. Contestants will enter through all lobbies as appropriate for their contest location. Advisors, parents and observers will enter at 8 a.m. Firefighting will hold a brief orientation in the KEC Pavilion Tuesday at 2 p.m. Actual competition will take place there Wednesday and moves Thursday to Kentucky Regional Fire Academy, 11605 Fairmont Road, Louisville. More than one SkillsUSA University seminar may be held in a particular occupational area. Consult the previous section to plan which seminars you will attend. All tool boxes must be brought with the competitor at the contest orientation. Following the competition, the competitor must remove all of his or her tools from the contest areas. No storage is provided following the completion of the competitions. 3D VISUALIZATION AND ANIMATION Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., KEC North, contest area Seminar/Industry Update: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC North Computer Setup: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC North Contest: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet B ACTION SKILLS Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Russell Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne B Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne A Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne A Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne B Debriefing: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Russell ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North, contest area Contest: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC North, contest area Contest: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC West Hall Lobby (board buses in the West Lobby to go to Sullivan University) Contest: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North ADVERTISING DESIGN Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., KEC South B, contest area Computer Setup and Mechanical Portion of Competition: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., KEC South B B Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South C C109 AMERICAN SPIRIT Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Freedom Hall, Presidents Room Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Freedom Hall, Presidents Room Debriefing: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, Presidents Room Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Freedom Hall, Presidents Room Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Freedom Hall, Presidents Room (All notebooks to be picked up by 4 p.m.) ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING Orientation: Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC North, contest area Written Test: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC North Setup/Familiarization: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC South C C108 AUDIO/RADIO PRODUCTION Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC North, contest area Equipment Setup: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Field Work: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., KEC South AB B106 AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Written Test: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C (All teams come fully dressed in SkillsUSA approved uniform with safety gear. Clothing inspection for contestants will take place. Contestants need to bring two computers to compete in the virtual part of the competition) South C C Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., KEC West W4 4 NLSC PROGRAM GUIDE
CONTESTANT NLSC SCHEDULE SCHEDULE AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC South B, contest area (contestants only) Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South B (as assigned during orientation) Familiarization: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC South B Competition: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3: 45 p.m., KEC South B B AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., KEC South C, contest area MLR Demo: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., KEC South C (demonstration for state directors) C Breakfast/Debriefing/Seminar: Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South AB B102 AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Written Test: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South A A Lobby (meet in South A Lobby at 7:30 a.m. to be escorted to contest area) A BARBERING Orientation/Written/Oral Exam: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC East (contestants must be in official attire) Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC East Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC East BASIC HEALTH CARE SKILLS Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC North, contest area Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North BROADCAST NEWS PRODUCTION Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., New Market Hall Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., New Market Hall Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., New Market Hall Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., New Market Hall BUILDING MAINTENANCE Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC Pavilion Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC Pavilion Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC Pavilion CABINETMAKING Machine and Tool Orientation/Cut List/Written Test: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC West, contest area Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC West Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Tear-down and Cleanup: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.- 5 p.m., KEC West Project/Cabinet Pickup and Work Hints: Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC West CAREER PATHWAYS SHOWCASE Check-in: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC West West Hall AB, contest area Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC West West Hall AB, contest area Project Setup: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West West Hall AB Presentations: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West West Hall AB Presentation: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West West Hall AB (various times throughout the day by cluster) Project Removal: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West West Hall AB (all projects must be removed by 5 p.m.) CARPENTRY Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Ballroom, contest area (lunch provided) Written Test/Oral Presentations: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Industry Tour Pickup: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC West (location to be determined) Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC West Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Project Tear-down/Site Cleanup (mandatory): Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West CHAPTER BUSINESS PROCEDURE Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet B Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet B Competition: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Knox, Jefferson, Hancock, Crowne C, Franklin, Grant Finals: Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Knox, Jefferson, Hancock, Elliott, Franklin, Grant Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Elliott CHAPTER DISPLAY Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West, contest area Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West West Hall A Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC West West Hall A Debriefing: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West West Hall A Viewing of Displays: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West West Hall A Display Removal: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West West Hall A CNC MILLING Check-in and Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., KEC South AB B104 Luncheon: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC South AB B103 Equipment Familiarization: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., KEC South C C C (immediately following competition) CNC TECHNICIAN Check-in and Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., KEC South AB B104 Equipment Familiarization: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., KEC South C Luncheon: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC South AB B103 South C C C (immediately following competition) CNC TURNING SPECIALIST Check-in and Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., KEC South AB B104 Luncheon: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC South AB B103 Equipment Familiarization: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., KEC South C South C Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C (immediately following competition) COLLISION DAMAGE APPRAISAL Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South B, contest area Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South B Familiarization: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC South B Contest: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South B COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC South B, contest area (contestants only) Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South B (as assigned during orientation) Familiarization: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC South B Contest: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3: 45 p.m., KEC South B B COMMERCIAL BAKING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., KEC South C C112 Walk-through: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC North 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., KEC North High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT Orientation: Tuesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Perry Notebook Check-ins: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Madison Judging/Interviews/Debriefing: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Madison Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Madison Notebooks Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Madison (all notebooks need to be picked up by 4 p.m.) COMMUNITY SERVICE Notebook Check-in/Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- 2 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Whitley Presentations: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Carroll, Luersen, Coronet A Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet Ballroom Debriefing/Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Coronet Ballroom COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC North, contest area Setup: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC North COSMETOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A (long-hair mannequin pickup and coloring contest) Orientation: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South A (long-hair mannequin coloring continued, if needed) Orientation (Written and Oral Exam): Wednesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South AB B104 Advisors Update: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Auxiliary A A CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC South C Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC South C Observation Skills/Interviews: Tuesday, 2 p.m.- 5 p.m., KEC South C 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C CRIMINAL JUSTICE Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC South C Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC South C Observation Skills/Interviews: Tuesday, 2 p.m.- 5 p.m., KEC South C 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C SUPPLEMENT TO 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 5
CONTESTANT NLSC SCHEDULE SCHEDULE CULINARY ARTS College/Postsecondary Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC North, contest area High School Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m., KEC North, contest area 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North (immediately following competition) 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., KEC North High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North (immediately following competition) CUSTOMER SERVICE Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., KEC South C C104 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, A4 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, A3 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Freedom Hall, A4 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Freedom Hall, A3 C C105 CYBERSECURITY Demo: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Demo: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Demo: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North DENTAL ASSISTING Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC North, contest area Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC North, contest area Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC North DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Auxiliary Technical Committee Meeting: Tuesday, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m., KEC West Rack Room Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC Building K (outside) C Breakfast/Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South C C105 DIGITAL CINEMA PRODUCTION Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC North, contest area Field Assignment: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North, contest area (locations will be assigned at orientation) Field Assignment: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South AB B110 Lesson Plan/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, VIP 1, VIP 2 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, VIP 1, VIP 2 (contestants assigned presentation times at Tuesday s orientation meeting) Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Freedom Hall, VIP 1, VIP 2 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION WIRING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m., KEC West, contest area Work-Site Materials Acquisition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., KEC West Box Installations and Conduit Bending: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC West Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Product Demonstration: Thursday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC West Mandatory Tear-down: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC South AB B104 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Committee Meeting: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A Sample Test Part 1/Customer Service Exam/CET Written Exam/Sample Test Part 2: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South A Soldering/Circuit Construction/Electronic Troubleshooting: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South A A (immediately following competition) EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS Orientation: Tuesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Perry Preliminaries: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Perry, Oldham, Jefferson Contest Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Perry, Oldham Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Hancock ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/DESIGN Orientation/Setup: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South C, contest area Hands-on Component: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., KEC South C Presentations: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South C (projects on display all day Thursday) C ENTREPRENEURSHIP Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, The Club Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, V2, V3 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Freedom Hall, V2, V3 Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, The Club ESTHETICS Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Competition: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A South A A AB B102 EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South AB B103 High School Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South AB B106, B107, B108, B109, B110 Holding Room: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C112 Prep Room: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C108 Sound Block: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C109 High School Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C105 College/Postsecondary Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C104 FIREFIGHTING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC Pavilion Pavilion (rapid dress/ppe/ropes knots) Competition: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Kentucky Regional Fire Training Academy, 11605 Fairmont Road, Louisville (CPAT/ladder raise) Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South AB B104 FIRST AID/CPR Orientation: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC North, contest area (contestants must attend in uniform) Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North (contestants must attend in uniform) (contestants must attend in uniform) GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12:15 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Familiarization: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A A GRAPHICS IMAGING SUBLIMATION Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South B, contest area Oral Interview: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m., KEC South B (all contestants) 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South B 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South B B HEALTH KNOWLEDGE BOWL Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South AB B101 Orientation/Written Test: Thursday, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m., KEC South AB B103 Competition (High School and College/Postsecondary): Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South AB B103 Debriefing (High School and College/Postsecondary): Thursday, 12 p.m.-12:15 p.m., KEC South AB B103 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Freedom Hall, Saddle and Sirloin Club Hold: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, Saddle and Sirloin Club Judging/Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West West Hall A Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, Saddle and Sirloin Club HUMANOID ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC East, contest area Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC East Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC East Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC East HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South B, contest area Advisor Luncheon and Meeting: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South AB B106 Brazing Seminar (Mandatory): Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South B B B INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC South C C112, contest area Written Exam/Conduit Bending/Troubleshooting/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C (as assigned during orientation) Hands-on Projects/Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC South C C112 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC North, contest area Competition (Group 1): Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., KEC North Competition (Group 2): Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Whitley 6 NLSC PROGRAM GUIDE
CONTESTANT NLSC SCHEDULE SCHEDULE INTERACTIVE APPLICATION AND VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC North, contest area Seminar/Industry Update: Tuesday, 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., KEC North, contest area Equipment Setup: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC North Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North INTERNETWORKING Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., KEC North, contest area (competition begins during the orientation; please bring your laptop and something to write with) Routing and Part 1 of End-to-End Networking: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., KEC North Competition (TAC, online exam, routing, cabling and Part 2 of end-to-end networking): Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North (immediately following competition) JOB INTERVIEW Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., KEC South AB B104 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, Star Dressing Room 1, Star Dressing Room 2, Star Dressing Room 3, Star Dressing Room 4, Locker Room Men 1, Locker Room Men 2 Finals: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Freedom Hall, Star Dressing Room 1, Star Dressing Room 2, Locker Room Men 1, Locker Room Men 2 Debriefing: Friday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., KEC South AB B104 JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION A AND OPEN Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., KEC South C C102 Orientation: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., KEC South C C101 Middle School Competition: Tuesday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., KEC South C C102, C103 Competition: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South C C102, C103, C106, C107, C110, C111 Judges Meeting: Thursday, 8: 15 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC South C C107 Finals: Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C102, C103, C106, C107, C110, C111 Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC South C C105 MAJOR APPLIANCE AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Testing/Interviews: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South B, contest area (lunch provided) New Product Updates/GE Plant Tour: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South B B B MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South B, contest area B B (advisors attend) MASONRY Mandatory Industry Tour for Advisors and Contestants: Wednesday, 7: 45 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Rose Garden in front of Freedom Hall (meet buses at Route 14/Off-site Events) Orientation/Written Test/Luncheon: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC South AB B103 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC West Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West MECHATRONICS Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South C, contest area Group 1 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC South C Group 2 Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South C Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South C C108 MEDICAL ASSISTING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 11 a.m., KEC North, contest area Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South North Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North MEDICAL MATH Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South AB B107 Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Competition: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South AB B104 Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South AB B105 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Freedom Hall, VIP 1 Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South AB B104 Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC South AB B104 MOBILE ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC East, contest area Coding Contest: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC East, contest area East Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC East Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC East (immediately following competition) MOBILE ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Written Test/Coding Contest: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South A, contest area South A A A MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South B, contest area South B B Breakfast/Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., KEC South C C101 NAIL CARE Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Oral Professional Assessment: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A A A NURSE ASSISTING Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC North, contest area Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Written Test: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC North, contest area Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC North OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Notebook Check-in (Multiple): Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC West W14 Notebook Check-in (Single): Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC West W13 Judging (Multiple): Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West W14 Judging (Single): Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West W13 Interviews (Multiple): Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC West W14 Interviews (Single): Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC West W13 Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West Hall Lobby Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Auxiliary Notebooks Pickup: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Hall Lobby (all notebooks need to be picked up by 4 p.m.) OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC West W1 (president only or one representative per team; SkillsUSA official attire) Judges or National Education Team Meeting: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC West W1 High School Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., KEC West W1, W3, W4 High School Finalist Meeting: Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West W1 (president only or one representative per team; casual dress) College/Postsecondary Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC West W3 High School Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC West W1 Middle School Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC West W3 Middle School Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.- 2 p.m., KEC West W3 (immediately following last performance) College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC West W3 (immediately following last performance) High School Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC West W1 (immediately following last performance) OUTSTANDING CHAPTER Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC North Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North (immediately following judging/ interviews) Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North (all notebooks need to be picked up by 4 p.m.) Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North PHOTOGRAPHY Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m., KEC North, contest area Photo Shoot: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC West W3 PIN DESIGN (STATE CONFERENCE) Check-ins/Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Judging/Interviews: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A (as assigned during orientation) Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A (as assigned during orientation) Judging/Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South A Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC South A Pin Pickup: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South A (all projects need to be removed by 4 p.m.) SUPPLEMENT TO 2018 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 7
CONTESTANT NLSC SCHEDULE SCHEDULE PLUMBING Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South AB B105, contest area Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South AB B105 Mandatory Industry Tour Luncheon: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West Lobby (meet for buses to Zoeller Pump Co.) Familiarization: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., KEC West Competition: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC West Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC West Mandatory Tear-down: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC South C, contest area Written Test: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South C C C C101 PRACTICAL NURSING Orientation: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC North, contest area Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC South Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC North, contest area North Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North PREPARED SPEECH Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., KEC South AB B105 Competition: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South AB B106, B107, B108, B109, B110 Finals: Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South AB B106, B107, B108, B109, B110 Debriefing: Thursday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KEC South AB B105 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING/ TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Auxiliary Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Freedom Hall, A4 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Auxiliary Debriefing: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Freedom Hall, ULA Auxiliary PROMOTIONAL BULLETIN BOARD Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West West Hall B Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC West West Hall B Judges Meeting: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., KEC West West Hall B First Round Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC West West Hall B Second Round Judging/Interviews: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West West Hall B Boards on Display: Thursday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC West West Hall B Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC West West Hall B Project Removal: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West West Hall B (all bulletin boards must be removed by 5 p.m. Thursday) QUIZ BOWL Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South C C105, C106, C107, C108 Competition: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C101, C104, C105, C108, C109, C112 Finals: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South C C101, C104, C105, C108, C109, C112 Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C C101, C104, C105, C108, C109, C112 RELATED TECHNICAL MATH Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Freedom Hall, VIP 2 Competition: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Freedom Hall, The Club Debriefing: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Freedom Hall, The Club RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 3 p.m.- 4 p.m., KEC South B Competition/Written Test: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., KEC South B Competition/Written Test: Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., KEC South B B RESTAURANT SERVICE Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m., KEC North, contest area 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC North High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C Lobby (all team members meet for escort to contest area) South C C Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South C C112 ROBOTICS: URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m., KEC South A, contest area Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC South A A A SCREEN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South B, contest area Oral Interview: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m., KEC South B (all contestants) 9 a.m.-3 p.m., KEC South B 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., KEC South B Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South B SHEET METAL Orientation and Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m., KEC West, contest area Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC West Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC West TEAM ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Orientation and Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m., KEC North, contest area Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC North Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC North Judging: Thursday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C C106 TEAMWORKS Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West Presentation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC West Site Review/Tool Training: Tuesday, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m., KEC West Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC West Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC West Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West Project Tear-down/Site Cleanup (mandatory): Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC West TECHNICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC North, contest area Equipment Setup: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC North North (immediately following competition) TECHNICAL DRAFTING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., KEC North, contest area Setup/Familiarization: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South C C104 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South B, contest area B B TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC North, contest area Setup/Video Assignment: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Editing/Judging: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., KEC South AB B103 T-SHIRT DESIGN Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., KEC South B, contest area Judging: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., KEC South B Shirts on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South B Debriefing/Shirt Pickup: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South B WEB DESIGN Orientation/Written Test/ Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., KEC North, contest area Seminar (mandatory): Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., KEC South AB B104 High School Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North College/Postsecondary Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC North (immediately following competition) WELDING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m., KEC South C, contest area Instructors Meeting: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Freedom Hall, The Club 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C 8 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Crowne B, Crowne C WELDING FABRICATION Orientation: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., KEC Pavilion, contest area Group 1 Competition: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC Pavilion Written Test: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., KEC Pavilion Group 2 Competition: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., KEC Pavilion Group 3 Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC Pavilion Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC Pavilion WELDING SCULPTURE Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C, contest area Setup: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., KEC South C Judging: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C College/Postsecondary Interviews: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C High School Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., KEC South C Projects on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., KEC South C Debriefing/Project Pickup: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., KEC South C 8 NLSC PROGRAM GUIDE