Rode MARTA to the airport and got there a few hours early to study for the SkillsUSA test. There were a lot of people with SkillsUSA shirts on and by process of elimination I was able to locate the advisers from Gwinnett Tech with no problems. The flight to KC was smooth and fast, BONUS! I am not big on flying as a matter of fact: Landing is my favorite part 2nd only to reminiscing about how smooth and painless the flight was. Operative words here are smooth, flight and was. :) The dress code is strictly enforced White SkillsUSA Polo Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt, Belt, Socks and Black Leather Shoes. So make sure to have all of these things prior to your trip or scout the area and find a store when you get to KC because you will need to wear the outfit to the orientation and to the main competition day. You will also be required to bring two prints with you for competition. I opted to bring 1 BW and 1 Color Print. For traveling I put 1 piece of cardboard in between and two on the outside (like a photo club sandwich). Then put two additional pieces of cardboard surrounding that and taped it all together. I was able to put them under the seat ahead of me on the plane. This worked out great. In hindsight I would have also put them in my portfolio case just for the sake of having a handle. What a great invention that is....A HANDLE. Then your hands don't cramp when lugging it all across the country and back. Do what you wish....I'm just sayin.
There are buses at the airport waiting for you and we are staying at the Hyatt Regency in Crown Center. HOLLA! This hotel is beautiful and the rooms are nice. 28th floor with a view of downtown. The ride to the hotel was a bit long but, no biggie. The view visually sent me over the edge and I wanted to hop out and start taking pics. Once at the hotel there is approx a 3 hour break before you are scheduled to meet for the main howdy from SkillsUSA and each state meets individually. This is when you will take the SkillsUSA Exam. The test is used as a tie breaker in the event there is one. From what I hear from past participants...It gets close.
Things to remember.... Wear your name badge all the time when competing or you will not be permitted to enter the competition areas.
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