Christopher Anderson has been named the new Senior Manager of Professional Development in the Office of Member and Chapter Development at SkillsUSA, the leading workforce development organization for students. Anderson previously served as Chief Operating Officer with SkillsUSA Illinois. Prior to his COO role, he also held the roles of Associate Executive Director and Director, Offices of Education and Conference Management.
In this national role with SkillsUSA, Anderson will lead the development and delivery of professional learning experiences for educators across the country, with a focus on supporting advisors, improving instruction, and aligning with SkillsUSA’s mission, according to the organization. He brings more than 15 years of experience with SkillsUSA, where in a state capacity he oversaw membership and workforce program expansion, statewide educator training, led major events like the state championships, and supported thousands of students and teachers.
Anderson recently participated in the 60th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) held June 24-28 in Atlanta, Ga. The event, dubbed as the nation’s largest showcase of skilled trades, gathered more than 18,000 students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from 850 national corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions.
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