Amarillo College will host a SkillsUSA competition on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Amarillo College Innovation Outpost, bringing together high school students, industry professionals and educators for a hands-on, real-world learning experience.The event will feature student competitors from area high schools and will be judged by Amarillo College faculty and staff, members of the College’s Business Leadership Councils, and professionals from the Amarillo community. AmTech Career Academy is also partnering in support of the event.

More than 125 women who want to learn about technical-career opportunities long associated with the male gender will get that chance on Wednesday, March 19 when Amarillo College hosts “Women in Industry” on the East Campus.The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and participants will engage in career exploration and seminars relevant to the pursuit of technical careers.