News Room

The SkillsUSA News Room is a useful resource for the media, members and partners to find background information about SkillsUSA, current and archived press releases and a news feed from across the nation. Download the SkillsUSA membership report, locate the SkillsUSA press release boilerplate, find infographics or research reports and other helpful background information about SkillsUSA and CTE.

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Press Releases

2025 Models of Excellence winners on stage reacting emotionally to the announcement.

March 30, 2026

24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence, Honored as 2026’s Most Outstanding Programs

SkillsUSA has named 24 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2026. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace and Technical Skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities.

Mikayla Sposito poses with a welding helmet.

March 27, 2026

SkillsUSA Names Michigan Welding Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has named Mikala Sposito as the official U.S. competitor for Welding at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

Alexis Squyers wearing red blazer and a gold medal. The photo is over a ghosted skyview image of State Farm arena in Atlanta

March 16, 2026

SkillsUSA Names Pennsylvania CNC Milling Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has selected Alexis Squyres as the official competitor for CNC Milling at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

February 24, 2026

SkillsUSA Welcomes Tennant Company as Official Partner

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, today announces a partnership with Tennant Company, a recognized leader in the cleaning industry, providing high-quality floor cleaning equipment to help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world.

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SkillsUSA News From Around The United States

AP top stories April 12 – Wahoo Newspaper Iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel demolished – The Grand Island Independent Ellenville Students Place at SkillsUSA – Shawangunk Journal Georgia high school senior detained by ICE weeks before graduation: What we know Nashoba Tech students attend SkillsUSA leadership conference – Lowell Sun 36th Annual Home Builders Golf Tournament held – The Wilkes Record Local Students Take on SkillsUSA Challenges [Image 2 of 4] – DVIDS Greg Wagner & JD – KTIC Midday in MidAmerica – Nebraska Rural Radio Association 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Award Winners Grand Island hosts SkillsUSA state conference, showcasing career skills and student leadership Grand Island hosts SkillsUSA state conference, showcasing career skills and student leadership 2000 students put their abilities to the test at SkillsUSA in Grand Island

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