Chelle Travis Executive Director
November 27, 2025
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.
Chelle Travis Executive Director Press Releases
November 26, 2025
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.
Features Press Releases
November 18, 2025
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.
Press Releases
November 12, 2025
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.
Features
November 03, 2025
The SkillsUSA Sold Services Program is designed to provide essential support to State Associations in key operational and program areas.
Chelle Travis Executive Director
October 30, 2025
In June 2025, Chelle Travis was a guest on the NAHB Housing Developments podcast to discuss addressing the skilled Labor shortage.
Features
October 30, 2025
SkillsUSA’s merchandising partnership with Centricity will end on Nov. 21. Halo, SkillsUSA’s new merchandising partner, will assume operation of the SkillsUSA Store on Nov. 24 with a limited inventory.
Features Press Releases
October 08, 2025
SkillsUSA instructors are among 25 outstanding teachers from 18 states who are winners for the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. In total, [$1.5 million] in cash prizes were awarded to the teachers and their programs.
Features Press Releases
October 06, 2025
SkillsUSA has selected James Cahill of Saint James, Missouri, as the official U.S. competitor for Automobile Technology for 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.
