SkillsUSA National Championships is one of the largest hands-on workforce development events in the world, bringing together more than 7,000 state champions to compete in 115 events spanning career and technical fields. Students must first win at local chapter competitions before advancing through district, regional, and state levels to earn their spot at the national stage. The championship is held each June at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, where participants compete head-to-head in skilled and leadership competitions across industries like health sciences, engineering, and the trades. It is one of the most prestigious career and technical education competitions available to high school students.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Planning tasks, timelines, and resources to get a project done on schedule.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Students compete in hands-on skilled trades competitions directly aligned with mechanical engineering competencies.
Championships include electrical and circuit-based competitions judged by industry professionals in the field.
Event features skilled trades competitions and leadership development relevant to construction and project management careers.
Students develop career-ready leadership and business skills through national competition and industry networking.
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