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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 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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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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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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November 26, 2025

Career Pathways: Training the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss efforts to equip students with the technical and leadership skills needed for success in trade careers.

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November 18, 2025

SkillsUSA names Tennessee Mechatronics Champions to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has selected Evan Chow and James Sutherland, both of Knoxville, Tenn., as the official competitors in the two-person mechatronics competition for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

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November 12, 2025

SkillsUSA’s Partnership with Ford Expands Programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Auto

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, is proud to partner with Ford Philanthropy, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, to expand advanced manufacturing and automotive programs and support students as they prepare for these careers.

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