Competitions
As information is made available for each contest area, we will update the state and regional standards below. Please check back frequently as items will be updated as they are made available to us from the contest chairpersons. If nothing has been posted yet, please refer to the National Technical Standards to begin your preparations and check back for updates.
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Conference & Competition Packet 2020 Click Here.
Download this packet by clicking on the Packet above to find out key details for regional & state competition including registration information, deadlines, locations, payment procedures, etc.
MAJOR CHANGES for 2020 Updated 12/19/19
This list contains all official contests that will be offered at this year's State Conference. Click the title to download. The Contest List for 2021 will be coming this fall.
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Hotel Reservation Forms
** You must complete and email BOTH of these forms in order for your reservations to be processed.
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Other Fillable Forms
All national level contests can be found in the National Technical Standards. All contests at the regional, state and national level are based on these standards (though modifications are made at the regional and state level based off of space, time, and resources). The National Technical Standards are available FREE to all advisors once they have joined as professional members. Once you join as a SkillsUSA professional member, you will receive an access code for the National Technical Standards and previous national contest projects. Click HERE to JOIN SkillsUSA and get access to the standards.
2019 Conference Program
Contest Standards
Below you will find information pertaining to North Carolina State Competitions. Contest information will be updated as information becomes available from each contest Technical Committee. Please refer to the National Technical Standards for tool lists and other critical information where noted. Scroll to the bottom to see contests available for MIDDLE SCHOOL students.
NOTE THE YEAR IDENTIFIED for Contest Projects - 2021 is THIS YEAR'S PROJECT. 2020 is Last Year's Project - remains posted only for reference.
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3D Visualization & Animation: Pre-Conference Assignment - coming soon National Standards & Check Back for Updates
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Action Skills: See National Standards
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Additive Manufacturing: See National Standards State Project - 2020 Regional Project 2020
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Adobe Digital Design: Standards
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Adobe Video Design: Standards
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Adobe Visual Design: Standards
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Advertising Design: See National Standards Off-site - GTCC Jamestown
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American Spirit: See National Standards
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Architectural Drafting: See National Standards
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Audio/Radio Production: See National Standards
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Automated Manufacturing Technology: See National Standards
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Automotive - Beginner (formerly Auto 1): Standards Contest Info
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Automotive Refinishing Technology: See National Standards Off-site - GTCC CAM Campus
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Automotive Service Technology MLR (High School): Standards
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Automotive Service Technology (PostSecondary): See National Standards
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Skill Project Showcase - Transportation: Standards
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Auto Tool ID: Tool List Guide Standards
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Aviation Maintenance Technology: See National Standards
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Barbering: 2020 Standards
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Basic Health Care Skills: See National Standards
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Broadcast News Production: See National Standards
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Building Maintenance: See National Standards
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Cabinetmaking: See National Standards
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Skill Project Showcase - Cabinet/Furnituremaking: Standards
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Career Pathways Showcase: See National Standards
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Carpentry: Tool List See National Standards
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Carpentry 1: Standards Score Card Tool List
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Skill Project Showcase - Carpentry: Standards
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Chapter Business Procedure: See National Standards
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Chapter Display: See National Standards
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CNC Milling Specialist: Prep Course See National Standards
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CNC Turning Specialist: Prep Course See National Standards
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CNC Technician: Prep Course See National Standards
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Collision Repair Technology: See National Standards Off-site - GTCC CAM Campus
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Collision Damage Appraisal: Standards coming soon
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Commercial Baking: 2020 NC Contest Addendum Off-site - GTCC Jamestown
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Standards
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Community Service: See National Standards
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Computer Programming: 2019 Contest Update See National Standards
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Construction Core: Standards Score Card Tool List
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Construction Estimating: Standards
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Construction Tool ID: Standards Tool List Guide
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Cosmetology: 2020 Standards Long Haircut Short Haircut Men's Haircut
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Date: TBD -
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Location: TBD
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Cosmetology Beginner Skills: 2020 Standards
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Skill Project Showcase - Cosmetology: Standards
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Creed: Standards
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Crime Scene Investigation: See National Standards
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Criminal Justice: See National Standards
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Culinary Arts: See National Standards 2020 NC Contest Addendum Off-site - GTCC Jamestown
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Skill Project Showcase - Culinary: Standards
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Customer Service: See National Standards
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Cyber Security: Standards
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Debate: Standards Topics for 2020
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Dental Assisting: See National Standards Off-site - GTCC Jamestown Campus
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Diesel Equipment Technology: See National Standards
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Digital Cinema Production: See National Standards
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Skill Project Showcase - Digital Media: Standards
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Drafting 1: Standards
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Drone Pilot: Coming 2021
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Early Childhood Education: See National Standard
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Electrical Construction Wiring: 2020 State Tool List Students ARE REQUIRED to bring Tools and Calculator.
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Electrical Construction Wiring I: Standards Sample Project
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Electronics Technology: Students ARE REQUIRED to bring Safety Glasses/Goggles. See National Standards
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Employment Application Process: See National Standards
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EMT: Standards CHANGE: This contest is a TEAM OF 2.
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Engineering Technology: See National Standards
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Skill Project Showcase - Engineering: Standards
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Entrepreneurship: See National Standards Click here
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Esthetics: 2020 Standards
2020 Theme (from the national level): MYTHOLOGY = a collection of myths or stories about a specific person, culture, legendary heroes or groups with shared beliefs … A myth is a story about the olden days, often featuring supernatural characters.
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Extemporaneous Poster: Standards
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Extemporaneous Speaking: See National Standards
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Fantasy Hair and Makeup: 2020 Standards
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2020 Theme - MYTHOLOGY
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Firefighting Basic (State Only) : Standards 2020 State Contest Info
This contest will be based on competencies from Firefighter 1 coursework and is open to students who have not taken any coursework higher than Firefighter 1 at the time of state conference.
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Firefighting Intermediate (State Only) : Standards 2020 State Contest Info
This contest will be based on competencies from Firefighter 1 & 2 coursework and is open to any firefighting student.
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Firefighting: 2020 State Contest Info
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First Aid/CPR: See National Standards
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Graphic Communications: See National Standards
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Graphic Imaging Sublimation: See National Standards
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Hair Coloring: 2020 Standards
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Health Knowledge Bowl: See National Standards
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Health Occupations Portfolio: See National Standards
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Heating, Ventilation, AC, & Refrigeration (HVACR): Tool List & Competencies 2020 State Contest See National Standards
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Date: TBD
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Location: TBD
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Industrial Motor Control: See National Standards CONTESTANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TOOLS - Click here for TOOL LIST
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Information Technology Services: 2020 State Contest Information See National Standards
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Interactive Application and Video Game Creation: See National Standards
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Internetworking: See National Standards
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Internetworking 1: Check Back for Updates
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Job Interview: See National Standards
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Job Skill Demonstration A: See National Standards
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Job Skill Demonstration Open: See National Standards
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Major Appliance & Refrigeration Technology: See National Standards
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Marine Service Technology: See National Standards
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Masonry: See National Standards
The masonry project this year will be selected from one of the projects below. The selected project will be highlighted on this site. The Selected project will be announced here on April 6, 2020.
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Masonry 1: State Project - 2020
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Masonry Bulletin Board: Standards
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Masonry Estimating: Standards
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Mechatronics: See National Standards
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Medical Math: See National Standards
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Medical Assisting: See National Standards
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Medical Terminology: See National Standards
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Skill Project Showcase - Medical/Health: Standards
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Skill Project Showcase - Metalworking: Standards
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Mobile Robotics: 2020 Game Manuals: High School PostSecondary Middle School
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Motorcycle Service Technology: See National Standards
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Nail Care: 2020 Standards
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Nurse Assisting: See National Standards
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Occupational Health and Safety: See National Standards
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Opening & Closing Ceremonies: See National Standards
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Outstanding Chapter: See National Standards
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Photography: State Contest 2020
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Pin Design: State Standards for 2020 Regional Standards * For State Competition - Design, Written Component AND Resume must be submitted by April 15, 2020 electronically as specified.
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Pledge: Standards
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Plumbing: Tool List 2020 State contest See National Standards & Check Back for Updates
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Date: TBD
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Location: TBD
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Poster: Standards
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Power Equipment Technology: See National Standards
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Practical Nursing: See National Standards
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Prepared Speech: See National Standards
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Principles of Engineering/Technology: See National Standards
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Promotional Bulletin Board: See National Standards
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Quiz Bowl: See National Standards
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Related Technical Math: See National Standards
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Internet of Things (formerly Residential Systems Installation): See National Standards
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Restaurant Service: See National Standards 2020 NC Contest Addendum Off-site - GTCC Jamestown
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Robotics & Automation Technology: See National Standards
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Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue: 2020 Challenge Guide / Project
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Screen Printing: See National Standards
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Sheet Metal: Tool List & Competencies 2019 State contest See National Standards
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Date: TBD
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Location: TBD
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Skill Project Showcase: Cabinet/Furnituremaking, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary, Digital Media, Engineering, Medical/Health, Metalworking, Transportation Standards
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Spelling: Standards
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T-Shirt Design: State Standards for 2020 Regional Standards * For State Competition - Design, Written Component AND Resume must be submitted by April 15, 2020 electronically as specified.
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TeamWorks: 2019 - High School Project Postsecondary Project See National Standards
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Technical Computer Applications: See National Standards
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Technical Drafting: See National Standards
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Telecommunications Cabling: See National Standards
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Television/Video Production: See National Standards
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Web Design: 2019 Contest Update See National Standards
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Welding - HIGH SCHOOL: See National Standards Off-site - GTCC CAM Campus
2020 Regional Project Regional Qualifiers: The top 5 high school winners from each region will advance to the state contest. Please see the regional event list and register for one of the Regional Rallies.
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Welding - POSTSECONDARY: See National Standards Tool List Off-site - GTCC CAM Campus
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Welding Fabrication ( PostSec ): Welding Fab STATE Project for 2020
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Date:
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Location: TBD
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Welding Fabrication ( HS/CCP ): Welding Fab STATE Project for 2020
Date:
Location: TBD
Welding Fab REGIONAL Project 2020 (HS & CCP only)
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Welding Art/Sculpture: See National Standards
Middle School Contests
Below you will find contests for Middle School students:
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Creed: Standards
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Extemporaneous Poster: Standards
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Job Skill Demonstration A: See National Standards
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Job Skill Demonstration Open: See National Standards
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Mobile Robotics: See above for Game Manual and contest information
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Opening & Closing Ceremonies: See National Standards
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Outstanding Chapter: See National Standards
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Pin Design: See above for NC Contest Guidelines
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Pledge: Standards
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Poster: Standards
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Robotics Urban Search & Rescue: See above for Challenge Guide and contest information
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Skill Project Showcase - Middle School: Standards
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Spelling: Standards
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Team Engineering Challenge: See National Standards