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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

October 08, 2025

SkillsUSA Instructors Recognized as Winners for the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence

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.

October 06, 2025

SkillsUSA Names Missouri Automotive Student to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

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.

September 19, 2025

SkillsUSA and Aerotek to Award ‘Make Your Mark’ Scholarships

SkillsUSA has partnered with Aerotek, a leading staffing and services provider in the manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation and facility management industries, to provide “Make Your Mark” scholarships to SkillsUSA members toward tuition for the spring 2026 semester.

September 10, 2025

SkillsUSA Selects Connecticut Plumbing Apprentice for 2026 WorldSkills Competition, Backed by Industry-Wide Support

SkillsUSA has selected Charles Goede of Waterford, Conn., as the official U.S. competitor for Plumbing and Heating for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

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SkillsUSA News From Around The United States

Stephens Co. Development Authority honors SCHS Work-Based Learning Student of the Month Three South Pasadena High Students Earn Prestigious SkillsUSA National Statesman Award School News Briefs – Columbia Star Three South Pasadena High School SkillsUSA Students Earn National Statesman Awards Alhambra Breaks Ground on New $25 Million Community Center – ColoradoBoulevard.net GIMM student Audrey Norris speaks about AI at the United Nations – Boise State University California Roofing Contractors Support CTE Programs Two Enterprise students earn SkillsUSA's National Statesman Award – Dothan Eagle Tech Center announces Powell as October Student of the Month – Huron County View Bucks County Pilot Wins Gold in National Champion Air Race in Roswell – BUCKSCO.Today ACSD Board of Directors hears department updates, approves variety of personnel matters … BRIEFLY: Temple High School students, educator earn national SkillsUSA awards; Czech …

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