Regional Membership Kickoff
Start Strong With jumpSTART
SkillsUSA jumpSTART is Tennessee's regional kickoff event for the new membership year. Students and advisors leave with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to build a successful chapter and make the most of the year ahead.
About jumpSTART
Your Launch Point for the SkillsUSA Year
Designed for both new and returning participants, jumpSTART introduces SkillsUSA, chapter operations, leadership development, competitions, membership, and the opportunities available throughout the year.
Whether you are starting a new chapter or strengthening an established one, jumpSTART provides a clear roadmap for chapter success.
What You Will Learn
Practical Tools for a Successful Year
SkillsUSA Structure
Understand how SkillsUSA works at the local, state, and national levels.
Chapter Development
Learn how to build, organize, and sustain an effective local chapter.
Chapter of Excellence
Explore the fundamentals of the Chapter of Excellence Program.
Competitions
Discover leadership, occupationally related, and technical competition opportunities.
Leadership Development
Use SkillsUSA resources to strengthen student leadership and chapter engagement.
Officer Roles
Understand officer responsibilities and how effective teams work together.
Membership Benefits
Review programs, resources, and opportunities available to members.
Workforce Connections
Connect students with employers, career pathways, and industry opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
Built for Students, Advisors, and Campus Leaders
jumpSTART is valuable for new members, returning members, chapter officers, student leaders, advisors, prospective advisors, and administrators who want to understand how SkillsUSA supports student success and workforce readiness.
Regional jumpSTART Events
Training Across Tennessee
Planning ahead for 2027, jumpSTART will follow a three-day regional cadence in early September, leaving a full preparation week between the final jumpSTART event and the Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI).
Your SkillsUSA Leadership Journey
jumpSTART is the Beginning
Students and advisors can use jumpSTART as a launch point for chapter involvement, leadership development, competition, advocacy, and state and national opportunities. The 2027 schedule intentionally preserves a full preparation week after the regional jumpSTART events before WLTI begins.
Why Attend?
Begin the Year With Clarity and Connection
jumpSTART is more than a training session. It is an opportunity to connect with other SkillsUSA members, discover new opportunities, and begin the year with a clear roadmap for success.
Participants leave with practical resources, leadership strategies, and a stronger understanding of how SkillsUSA can support educational and career goals.
Ready to Get Started?
2026 Event Resources
Use the links below to access 2026 jumpSTART presentations, guides, activities, and year-round SkillsUSA resources.
jumpSTART Resources
2026 jumpSTART Materials
Use these resources to prepare for and participate in the 2026 jumpSTART experience.