Real-World Experiences Build a Better Workforce

SkillsUSA wields a large shovel, but we have a big hole to fill. That hole is in the American economy and it is called the skills gap—the widening gap between the jobs available and the skilled workers ready to fill them. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s workforce by helping students develop personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. Our mission is to empower our members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. Read the full story on AdvancedManufacturing.org.

SkillsUSA, Arconic Foundation Partner to Create Skill-building Learning Experiences Through Chapter Grants

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, today announces a partnership with Arconic Foundation, an organization committed to funding nonprofit and community organizations that enhance education through skill-building learning experiences,advance environmental sustainability, and meet essential human needs.

Nine WorldSkills USA team members in navy blazers and stars-and-stripes ties smile on stage at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 ceremony, waving small American flags and holding a large U.S. flag, with performers, bright video screens, and gold confetti around them.

September 27, 2026

WorldSkills USA Team Shines in Shanghai, Earns Honors at the ‘Olympics of Skilled Trades’

The elite group of young skilled professionals that comprise the 2026 WorldSkills USA team made its mark on the global stage at the prestigious 48th WorldSkills Competition, widely recognized as the “Olympics of skilled trades.”

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