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March 19, 2024

SkillsUSA Selects Welding Competitor for WorldSkills 2024

SkillsUSA has selected Wyatt Hansen of Altonah, Utah as the official competitor for Welding in the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. His technical expert is Ray Connolly of Cedar Hill, Mo. Hansen will represent the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. The prestigious international event will be held Sept. 10-15, 2024 in Lyon, France.

2024 NLSC Pin and T-shirt Design

March 11, 2024

National Conference Pin and T-shirt Design Winner Announced

SkillsUSA is among 10 nonprofits vying for a portion of $1,000,000 from the LKQ Community Foundation! Help us win by simply VOTING for SkillsUSA!

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February 23, 2024

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference Staff Application

We are looking for SkillsUSA alumni and supports who would like to serve the organization during the 2024 National Leadership & Skills Conference.

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February 22, 2024

SkillsUSA Selects Cooking Competitor for WorldSkills 2024

SkillsUSA has selected Novirah Lone of Plymouth, Mich. as the official competitor for Cooking at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition.

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February 02, 2024

SkillsUSA Students Connect with Community and Advocate for Career and Technical Education during SkillsUSA Week

SkillsUSA, one of the nation’s largest student organizations, announced plans for SkillsUSA Week to be celebrated Feb. 5-9, 2024, as part of Career and Technical Education Month.

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January 23, 2024

Volunteers Needed for National Competitions

SkillsUSA's National Headquarters is seeking qualified volunteers to assist with the SkillsUSA Championships.

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January 12, 2024

SkillsUSA Selects Plumbing and Heating Competitor for WorldSkills 2024

SkillsUSA has selected Brady Kroll of Barnesville, Minn. as the official competitor for Plumbing and Heating at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition.

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January 12, 2024

SkillsUSA Electronic Payment Options

Need a copy of the invoice to make a payment? Access on the SkillsUSA’s Member Information System or contact our Customer Care Team at…

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January 08, 2024

Honorary Life, Outstanding Educator and Hall of Champions Awards

SkillsUSA is among 10 nonprofits vying for a portion of $1,000,000 from the LKQ Community Foundation! Help us win by simply VOTING for SkillsUSA!

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