Join us for the annual Tennessee Leadership Training Institute. This event is open to members of SkillsUSA and Student Government for each TCAT, community college, and the six public universities. Students who are members of both SkillsUSA and SGA should register as a "dual participant".
October 1, 2021, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST
Virtual, mark your calendars now! A link will be sent to registered participants on September 27.
No cost to participate in this virtual institute!
SkillsUSA Code of Conduct & Photo Agreement 2021
SGPC Behavior & Photo Agreement 2021
TLTI Agenda 2021.pdf
Morning Session: SkillsUSA and Student Government President's Council
| 8:00 a.m. (CST) | Welcome to TLTI! | Welcome & Introductions |
| 8:10 a.m. (CST) | Higher Education in Tennessee | Dr. Heidi Leming, Vice Chancellor for Student Success, TBR |
| 8:40 a.m. (CST) | Leadership in a Word | Kristina Krau Waymire, Director of Student Initiatives, TBR |
| 8:50 a.m. (CST) | What is SkillsUSA? | Shania Willyard, SkillsUSA State Director, TBR |
| 9:00 a.m. (CST) | What is Student Government President’s Council? | Kristina Krau Waymire |
| 9:10 a.m.(CST) | Achieving your Goals the SMART Way | Shania Willyard |
| 9:40 a.m.(CST) | 10-minute Break | |
| 9:50 a.m.(CST) | Finish Line Exploration | Kristina Krau Waymire |
| 10:30 a.m. (CST) | Tennessee Governance | Chuck Grimes, External Affairs, TBR |
| 11:00 a.m. (CST) | Lunch Break, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST |
| 12:00 p.m. (CST) | Welcome SkillsUSA Members! | Shania Willyard |
| 12:10 p.m (CST) | The SkillsUSA Framework | Shania Willyard |
| 12:35 p.m. (CST) | Essential Elements: Professionalism and Communication | Karen Palmer, SkillsUSA TN PS Vice President, 2020-2021 |
| 12:50 p.m. (CST) | Tell Your Framework Story | Joy Rich, Assistant Vice President Workforce Development, Motlow State Community College |
| 1:15 p.m. (CST) | Break – 10 minutes | |
| 1:25 p.m. (CST) | The SkillsUSA Program of Work Overview | Shania Willyard |
| 1:45 p.m (CST) | Chapter Program of Work Experience | Daphne Brown, Student Success Coordinator, TBR |
| 1:55 p.m (CST) | Chapter Program of Work Experience | Ernestine Peete, SkillsUSA Advisor, TCAT Memphis |
| 2:05 p.m (CST) | Chapter Excellence Program Overview | Shania Willyard |
| 2:20 p.m (CST) | Chapter Excellence Program Experience | Rob Alford, SkillsUSA Advisor, TCAT Pulaski |
| 2:30 p.m. (CST) | Chapter Excellence Program Experience | Angela Richardson, SkillsUSA Advisor, TCAT Harriman |
| 2:40 p.m (CST) | State Officer Election Process | Shania Willyard |
| 3:00 p.m (CST) | Closing |
Afternoon Session: Student Government President's Council
| 12:00 p.m. (CST) | SGPC Business Meeting | Kristina Krau Waymire |
| 12:30 p.m (CST) | SGPC Meeting | Kristina Krau Waymire |
| 3:00 p.m. (CST) | Closing | Kristina Krau Waymire |
Saturday Morning Session: Student Government President's Council
| 8:00 a.m (CST) | THEC Student Regent Interviews | Kristina Krau Waymire |
| 11:30 a.m (CST) | Conclusion | Kristina Krau Waymire |
Participants must register by September 24, 2021
For questions, please contact:
Kristina Krau Waymire, Director of Student Initiatives, kristina.waymire@tbr.edu or 615-365-1560
Shania Willyard, SkillsUSA TN PS Director, shania.willyard@tbr.edu or 615-366-4497