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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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December 08, 2025

Seeking Musical Talent to Perform National Anthem at NLSC

Do you have a musical gift to share with the SkillsUSA community? If so, apply to perform the national anthem at the Opening Session of SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference this June.

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December 05, 2025

Take Up the Challenge! National Conference Pin and T-shirt Design

SkillsUSA is offering the 2026 National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) Pin and T-shirt Design Challenge to all dues-paying student members.

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December 05, 2025

New SkillsUSA Store

The transition to our brand-new SkillsUSA Store is officially underway! We've closed the doors on our old operations and are diligently working to bring you an all-new experience in January featuring improved quality, a wider selection, and a more seamless shopping experience.

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