Leadership & Skills Conference
Help Lead the SkillsUSA Tennessee Championships
Industry professionals, educators, alumni, and workforce partners help ensure that SkillsUSA competitions reflect current standards, reward excellence, and prepare students for the expectations of Tennessee employers.
About the Championships
Tennessee's Premier Showcase of Career and Technical Education
Each spring, students from across Tennessee gather at the State Leadership and Skills Conference to compete in more than 100 leadership and technical competitions. These events recognize students who demonstrate excellence in their occupational areas, workplace skills, and leadership development.
Competition begins at the local level and advances through state and national events, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate what they know and can do before experienced industry professionals.
Why Industry Matters
Industry Keeps Competition Relevant
The involvement of industry professionals is essential to the credibility, quality, and workforce relevance of the Championships.
Set Meaningful Standards
Industry experts help determine the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors that should be evaluated.
Evaluate Student Performance
Judges provide objective, informed evaluation based on current workplace expectations and technical standards.
Strengthen Education
Direct communication between educators and employers helps keep curriculum aligned with changing workforce needs.
The Championships Philosophy
Reward Excellence. Engage Industry. Keep Training Relevant.
SkillsUSA competitions create a direct connection between technical education and the workplace. Students receive meaningful feedback, employers help shape performance expectations, and educators gain insight into evolving industry needs.
Volunteer Roles
Choose the Role That Fits Your Experience
Technical Committee Member
Help shape competition content, standards, format, equipment needs, project design, and scoring expectations.
- Review technical standards and contest requirements
- Help identify current industry practices
- Support project and scoring development
- Assist with equipment, materials, and safety planning
- Help recruit qualified judges and technical experts
Contest Judge
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently using established rubrics, technical standards, and professional expectations.
- Attend orientation and review contest expectations
- Score assigned performance areas
- Apply standards consistently and objectively
- Protect confidentiality and contest integrity
- Provide professional workforce insight
Conference Volunteer
Support the broader conference experience through event operations, student assistance, logistics, hospitality, and program support.
- Assist with registration and participant support
- Help with contest-area logistics
- Support materials, rooms, and schedules
- Provide directions and conference assistance
- Help create a professional student experience
What to Expect
Professional Service With Real Student Impact
Review assigned materials, confirm availability, complete required forms, and participate in any role-specific preparation.
Arrive on time, follow competition procedures, maintain professionalism, and support a fair and respectful environment.
Provide feedback, help identify improvements, and consider continued involvement in future SkillsUSA events.
Ready to Serve?
Help Students Demonstrate Excellence
Your time and expertise help ensure that SkillsUSA Tennessee competitions remain credible, rigorous, and connected to the workplace.
Questions?
Contact SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary
Have questions about serving as a Technical Committee Member, Contest Judge, or Conference Volunteer? Contact our conference team.
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Send your question directly to the SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary conference team.
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