A new SkillsUSA year is here, and we’re excited to welcome our advisors, students, and chapters back for 2026-27! Whether you’re returning for another year or getting involved with SkillsUSA for the first time, there are plenty of opportunities ahead to connect, grow, compete, and build career-ready skills.
Join us Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Puyallup for Bowties & Blueprints, the 2nd Annual SkillsUSA Washington Gala! Tickets are available now, so make plans to join us for an evening celebrating career and technical education and the next generation of skilled professionals.
Our 2026-2027 Program of Events is now available for download. We can't wait to kick off another fantastic year with you all! Don’t wait—plan out your entire year now and stay ahead of the game!
Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or college/postsecondary, we’re here to help you prepare for a successful career in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. Join our community of students, teachers, and industry partners working together to build a skilled workforce for the future. Excel with SkillsUSA Washington today!
Join us for the annual advisor meeting at the start of the new year. We’ll review the calendar of events, Program of Work (PoW), upcoming activities, special dates, and organizational updates.
Held in Washington, D.C., each September, SkillsUSA’s Washington Leadership Training Institute conference (WLTI) offers students and advisors from across the country unique opportunities to advocate for the skilled trades while receiving advanced leadership training.
NEW for 2026! If you are interested in hosting a Regional Competition, please attend this virtual meeting to learn about the process and get important information on financial planning and reimbursement, material purchasing, securing judges, best practices, score reporting, and more.