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January 26, 2026

SkillsUSA Week 2026 Highlights the Power of CTE, Student Advocacy in Addressing the National Workforce Shortage

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, is proud to celebrate SkillsUSA Week 2026 from Feb. 2–6.

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January 26, 2026

SkillsUSA Names Wisconsin Diesel Technician to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team 

SkillsUSA has selected Benjamin Strupp, of Holmen, Wis., as the U.S.’s official competitor in Heavy Vehicle Technology for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

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January 20, 2026

Construction “Industry Insider” Series Now Live on Pathful

The Industry Insider: Construction recordings are now live on SkillsUSA Pathful! Through authentic, industry-led conversations, students gain an insider’s perspective on what it takes to succeed in today’s construction industry, helping them build occupational identity, confidence, and clarity around their future career paths.

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January 15, 2026

Building America’s Future Workforce Partnerships, Purpose, and the Power of Skills

In an era defined by rapid technological change and widening workforce gaps, few organizations are as deeply embedded in shaping America’s skilled trades pipeline as SkillsUSA.

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January 13, 2026

Register Members by the March 1 Deadline

The national SkillsUSA membership deadline is March 1. Student members must meet both state and national membership deadlines to be eligible for national competitions, to serve as voting delegates or to run for national office.

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January 06, 2026

NCCER Award Certifications to SkillsUSA Competitors, Recognizing Top Talent in Skilled Trades

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, proudly announces its successful partnership with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), the recognized leader in construction workforce development, to award industry-recognized certifications to students who demonstrated exceptional proficiency at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC).

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January 05, 2026

Request a Virtual National Officer Visit for SkillsUSA Week

Request a virtual visit from a national officer during SkillsUSA Week! National officers can join your students for a 30-minute session on Feb. 4 to provide greetings and take your group through a fun lesson

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December 15, 2025

SkillsUSA Names Missouri Culinary Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has selected Elizabeth Brown as the official competitor for Cooking at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

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December 09, 2025

SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis Urges Senate Panel to Bolster Workforce Pathways

SkillsUSA’s Executive Director Chelle Travis testified today before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions, Subcommittee on Education & the American Family.

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