State Officer Team
Lead Tennessee. Serve others. Leave a legacy.
The SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary State Officer Team represents the highest level of student leadership within our state association. State officers serve members across Tennessee by leading conferences, advocating for career and technical education, representing the organization at state and national events, and inspiring students throughout the year.
State officers receive extensive leadership training while developing communication, professionalism, teamwork, strategic planning, public speaking, and servant leadership skills that prepare them for future careers.
Why Become a State Officer?
Lead
Represent SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary at conferences, leadership events, ceremonies, and statewide programs.
Serve
Support students, advisors, chapters, and institutions through training, outreach, events, and conference leadership.
Grow
Develop leadership, communication, professionalism, teamwork, advocacy, and problem-solving skills valued by employers.
Network
Build relationships with student leaders, advisors, business and industry partners, state leaders, and SkillsUSA National.
Being a SkillsUSA Tennessee Postsecondary State Officer is the ultimate student leadership experience within our state association. The training you will receive and the networks you will grow will prepare you for leadership roles and assist you in securing your future career. If you are a student leader looking for the next step in your leadership journey and interested in serving our state association, please consider applying for state office.
To assist SkillsUSA chapter advisors and members in research and preparation for state officer candidacy, we have created the SkillsUSA Tennessee Postsecondary State Officer Program Guide. Interested state officer candidates should review the program guide before submitting the application online.
Join us as we plan and execute a range of impactful activities, including the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Leadership and Skills Conference, SkillsUSA Week Activities, College Signing Day, and more. As a SkillsUSA state officer, you'll have the opportunity to take on leadership roles in communication, advocacy, and networking with state leaders and industry partners. Speak to your advisor today and become a part of our team!
Are you interested in becoming a state officer? Please read our bylaws and state officer guide to learn more!
State Officers at a Glance
What State Officers Do
- Represent SkillsUSA Tennessee C/PS throughout the year.
- Lead conferences, ceremonies, workshops, and student sessions.
- Advocate for career and technical education and workforce development.
- Promote SkillsUSA membership, engagement, and chapter growth.
- Support students, advisors, and institutions across Tennessee.
- Serve as ambassadors at state and national events.
- Model professionalism, teamwork, communication, and servant leadership.
Leadership Development Continuum
The State Officer Program builds upon the SkillsUSA Tennessee C/PS Development Continuum. Students may begin through chapter involvement, jumpSTART, WLTI, TLTI, competition participation, or chapter leadership before advancing into statewide service.
State Officer Training
SOLR
State Officer Leadership Retreat
SOLR is the first major officer training experience after elections. Officers build trust as a team, develop communication skills, understand expectations, and prepare for the year ahead.
Winter Training
December and January
Officers continue developing leadership skills while preparing for ceremonies, presentations, conference roles, advocacy, parliamentary procedure, and statewide service.
Spring Training
February through May
Officers prepare for the State Leadership and Skills Conference, chapter engagement, leadership facilitation, public speaking, and recognition events.
National Preparation
NLSC and Leverage
Officers prepare to represent Tennessee at the National Leadership and Skills Conference and participate in advanced leadership development through Leverage.
Become a State Officer
Serving as a SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary State Officer is one of the highest student leadership honors within our state association. State Officers are selected through a comprehensive leadership selection process that includes an application, candidate orientation, written examination, interview, and election by the House of Delegates.
State Officers commit to serving the association throughout the year by representing Tennessee at state and national events, leading conferences, supporting local chapters, advocating for Career and Technical Education, and serving as ambassadors for SkillsUSA.
State Officer Candidate Process
Candidates participate in the following selection process:
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Application Review – Evaluation of leadership experience, service, professionalism, written communication, and leadership reflection.
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Candidate Orientation – Required virtual orientation and preparation activities.
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Written Examination – Assessment of SkillsUSA knowledge and organizational understanding.
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Interview – Evaluation of communication, leadership, professionalism, judgment, and readiness to serve.
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House of Delegates Election – Voting by authorized chapter delegates during the Tennessee Leadership Training Institute (TLTI).
Successful candidates are selected based on their overall performance throughout the selection process.
What We Look For
State Officer candidates are evaluated on qualities including:
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Leadership
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Servant Leadership
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Professionalism
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Integrity
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Commitment
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SkillsUSA Knowledge
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Growth Mindset
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Readiness to Serve
Our goal is to select student leaders who demonstrate the character, professionalism, and commitment to represent SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary while serving others and leaving the organization stronger than they found it.
Resources
State Officer Training Resources
State officers participate in leadership development throughout the year. Agendas, packing lists, and resources for each training experience are available below.
SOLR
December Training
January Training
February Training
March Training
April Training
May Training
June Training
Governance & Resources
The SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary State Officer Program operates under the association's Constitution, Bylaws, and State Officer Program Guide. These documents outline officer responsibilities, eligibility requirements, election procedures, governance, and expectations for service.
State Officer Program Guide
Learn about officer roles and responsibilities, the application process, elections, travel expectations, and leadership development.
View 2025-26 State Officer Program Guide
Constitution
The governing document establishing the structure and operation of SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary.
Bylaws
Review officer qualifications, elections, governance, and association procedures.
View Bylaws-Updated October 2026