Competitions
Competition Structure
SkillsUSA Washington competitions progress from regional to state to national, and students must advance at each level to move forward.
- Regional Competitions: Every student must compete at the regional level to qualify for state. Students may enter as many contests as they can manage.
- State Competition: Students who qualify at regionals may compete in up to three contests, with only one of those being technical. For example, a student could do three leadership contests or two leadership and one technical. First-place winners at state earn an invitation to nationals. Design Challenges do NOT count towards the three contest limit.
- National Competition: At the national level, students may compete in only one contest.
Middle School
Get ready, middle schoolers – it’s time to showcase your talents and discover your potential in SkillsUSA Washington competitions! Our competitions offer an exciting platform for you to explore various career pathways, from technology and engineering to healthcare and culinary arts.
High School & College/Postsecondary
Welcome to the heart of SkillsUSA Washington – our thrilling competitions! As a high school or college/postsecondary student member, you’ll have the chance to showcase your skills, creativity, and teamwork in a variety of exciting competitions. These competitions span across a wide range of career fields, from automotive technology to culinary arts, graphic design to welding, and everything in between.
State Only
Dive into the excitement of state-only competitions with SkillsUSA Washington! These events offer an exclusive platform for students across the state to showcase their skills, creativity, and dedication in a competitive environment. From technical challenges to leadership contests, our state-only competitions provide a unique opportunity for participants to demonstrate their expertise and passion within their chosen career pathways. Join us as we celebrate the talent and achievements of Washington’s skilled workforce of tomorrow.
Discover Competitions by Career Cluster
Unsure which competition aligns with your career interests? Head over to our Career Clusters page to explore how SkillsUSA’s 16 career clusters connect to the various competitions. Find out which cluster best matches your skills and passions, and start preparing for your next challenge!
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