Skills Throwdown
Southeast Iowa Skills Throwdown
Think you got what it takes? Bring your A game to the Southeast Iowa Skills Throwdown! Compete against area students in Auto Tech, CAD, Construction, and Welding categories for top honors. Which high school will reign supreme?
April 8
Southeastern Community College - West Burlington
Deadline for team entry is April 4.
Categories
- Auto Tech Pit Crew Challenge: Test your practical pit skills, wheel alignment, and Scan Tool diagnostics. (four person teams)
- Computer Aided Design Autodesk Battle: Flex your 3D design muscles as you beat the clock to replicate actual parts. Includes a skills test. (individual competition)
- Construction Tech Blueprint Build-out: Complete a project with provided blueprints. (two-, three- or four-person teams)
- Machining Measurement & Re-Engineering (individual)
- Welding Tech Stick Skills Challenge: Read and follow blueprints to make finished pieces by stick welding. Points for proper welds and visual appearance of finished pieces. (individual competition)
Fun Stuff
- Prizes awarded for each competition
- Lunch and tees for all contestants
- Meet trades and industry reps
- Winning schools awarded recognition banner
Interested?
Ask your teacher to contact Michelle Brown at (319) 208-5046 or mbrown@scciowa.edu.
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