SkillsUSA WorldTeam Results

The 2017 WorldSkills Competition ended this evening at du Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While the SkillsUSA WorldTeam did not receive Gold, Silver or Bronze, we did receive four medallions of excellence:

Chandler Vincent, Welding
Krzysztof Zamajtys, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Asher Chicoine, Plumbing and Heating
Kylie Burkey, Hairdressing

Chandler Vincent also received Best in the Nation for Welding. Congratulations to the SkillsUSA WorldTeam, and special thanks to our experts who trained the competitors.

SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference Returns to Atlanta June 1-5 to Showcase America’s Future Skilled Workforce

SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), the largest annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce, will convene in Atlanta, June 1-5. This dynamic event will bring together more than 19,000 attendees, including middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students, teachers, school administrators and business partners.

May 05, 2026

1-Day Ticket for NLSC

SkillsUSA is offering an opportunity for the general public to experience its National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) with a 1-day NLSC Pass for just $35. The pass is for Thursday, June 4, 2026 and grants access to key NLSC events at the Georgia World Congress Center from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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