SkillsUSA NH Welcomes a New State Director

SkillsUSA NH Welcomes a New State Director

Sep 9, 2016 | Noteworthy, SkillsUSA NH, Tid Bits

SkillsUSA New Hampshire would like to announce the arrival of Joshua Brunk as the organization’s State Director. Joshua arrives to us from Pennsylvania with fourteen years as a member of SkillsUSA. Joshua is returning to his home state of New Hampshire to support the goals of SkillsUSA New Hampshire. He will be an asset as we cultivate new opportunities for our schools and communities to benefit from SkillsUSA.

Joshua has served SkillsUSA since 2002. He has been involved in SkillsUSA as a student competitor, delegate, State Officer, Alumni, and Advisor. In 2011 he earned his SkillsUSA National Statesmen’s Award, and in 2014 he earned his SkillsUSA Professional Development Program International Degree. He was also named the National Outstanding Alumni of the Year in 2014.

Joshua holds an Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He is currently taking online classes at Johnson and Wales University for a Master’s degree in Hospitality Operations. Joshua joins SkillsUSA New Hampshire after working for the following companies: The Hershey Company, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, and Milton Hershey School.

“I am excited to take on the position of SkillsUSA NH State Director. When I joined in 2002 I didn’t know where this organization would take me.  Now, almost 14 years later I can say, with confidence, that SkillsUSA changed my life for the better. As State Director, I want to get as many people involved in SkillsUSA as I can. From personal experience, I know our organization is making a difference in people, both personally and professionally.”-Joshua Brunk

Please join us in welcoming Joshua to our state organization.

Finally, we would like to thank Kate Krumm for three years of dedicated service to SkillsUSA New Hampshire.

New Perkins “Q and A” Guidance from the Federal Department of Education

New Perkins “Q and A” Guidance from the Federal Department of Education

Sep 6, 2016 | CTE Administration, Noteworthy, Tid Bits

Earlier this month, the federal Department of Education (ED) released a new set of responses to frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of the Perkins Act. Three new questions were included in the new set (Version 5.0), including information on academic courses, school-based businesses and equity activities. The specific new questions are listed below, and answers can be found beginning on page 46 of the compiled Q and As.

  • May Perkins IV funds be used to pay for the costs of academic courses in secondary schools?
  • What is program income?
  • May Perkins IV subrecipients earn program income?
  • Does earning program income impact the Perkins IV allocation subgrantees receive from the State under sections 131 and 132 of Perkins IV?
  • What are State agencies’ responsibilities under the Methods of Administration (MOA) program and may Perkins IV funds be used to pay for the costs of conducting the activities required under the MOA program?

It is important to note that the new answers serve as non-regulatory guidance, that while classified as “significant,” is non-binding and is not designed to create or impose new legal requirements.

FFA State Officers Visit New Commercial Facility

FFA State Officers Visit New Commercial Facility

Aug 22, 2016 | CTSO, FFA, Horticulture, Noteworthy, Tid Bits

The FFA State Officers recently had the opportunity to visit Lëf Farms, a new 75,000 square foot, multi-million dollar production facility in Loudon.  The operation, owned by Pleasant View Gardens, is expected to hydroponically produce 1.3 million pounds of fresh greens each year.  With their state-of-the-art computerized system, harvest to table time is 24 hours.  The State Officers were able to chat with Henry Huntington, co-owner, about the bright future for this commercial agriculture venture.