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May 14, 2026

SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference Returns to Atlanta June 1-5 to Showcase America’s Future Skilled Workforce

SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), the largest annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce, will convene in Atlanta, June 1-5. This dynamic event will bring together more than 19,000 attendees, including middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students, teachers, school administrators and business partners.

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May 05, 2026

1-Day Ticket for NLSC

SkillsUSA is offering an opportunity for the general public to experience its National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) with a 1-day NLSC Pass for just $35. The pass is for Thursday, June 4, 2026 and grants access to key NLSC events at the Georgia World Congress Center from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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April 30, 2026

SkillsUSA Names Florida Carpentry Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has selected Tristan Coates, of Jacksonville, Florida, as the official U.S. competitor for Carpentry at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition. This prestigious international skills competition, often referred to as the “Olympics of skilled trades,” will be held Sept. 22 -27, 2026, in Shanghai, China.

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April 22, 2026

SkillsUSA, Industry Giants to Celebrate Thousands of Students Committing to Essential Careers

SkillsUSA has named 24 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2026. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace and Technical Skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities.

Chelle Travis Executive Director

April 14, 2026

The Future of the American Economy is in Skilled Hands

We’re at a crossroads. With millions of skilled labor positions unfilled, it’s clear we have starved our economy of the essential talent required to build, protect and power our country. The workforce challenges facing our nation are not merely a series of HR headaches for businesses. They represent a fundamental threat to our national security and economic resilience.

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April 08, 2026

LMS Transition Coming May 1

On May 1, SkillsUSA will transition its Learning Management System from Absorb to SkillsUSA Pathful. This move supports a more streamlined, user-friendly learning experience with improved navigation and reporting tools.

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March 30, 2026

24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence, Honored as 2026’s Most Outstanding Programs

SkillsUSA has named 24 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2026. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace and Technical Skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities.

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March 27, 2026

SkillsUSA Names Michigan Welding Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has named Mikala Sposito as the official U.S. competitor for Welding at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

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March 16, 2026

SkillsUSA Names Pennsylvania CNC Milling Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has selected Alexis Squyres as the official competitor for CNC Milling at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

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