Membership

Join SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary

Build your future. Lead with purpose. Compete with the best.

SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary prepares students for career success by combining technical education, leadership development, workplace readiness, and industry engagement. Whether students are learning a skilled trade, studying healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, transportation, public safety, or another career pathway, SkillsUSA provides opportunities to develop the skills employers value most.

Each year, thousands of Tennessee students participate in SkillsUSA through chapter activities, leadership conferences, technical competitions, career exploration, community service, and partnerships with business and industry.

Who Can Participate?

SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary serves career and technical education students and instructors at Tennessee community colleges, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology, and other eligible postsecondary institutions.

Membership is open to students enrolled in career and technical education programs that prepare graduates for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers.

Every SkillsUSA chapter is student-led and advisor-supported, giving members opportunities to build leadership skills while strengthening their technical abilities.

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SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary operates as a Total Participation Program for Tennessee Board of Regents institutions. Membership dues are funded for eligible career and technical education students and instructors at Tennessee community colleges and Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology.

Institutions outside of the Tennessee Board of Regents system may participate through the standard SkillsUSA membership registration and dues process.

SkillsUSA Registration Link

Why Join SkillsUSA?

Leadership Development

Develop confidence through chapter leadership, conferences, officer training, advocacy, and service-learning experiences.

Technical Competitions

Compete in leadership, occupationally related, and skilled and technical competitions at the state and national levels.

Career Readiness

Build the professional skills employers expect through the SkillsUSA Framework, Pathful, certifications, and hands-on experiences.

Industry Connections

Meet employers, recruiters, technical experts, and workforce leaders while building a professional network before graduation.

Recognition

Earn awards, scholarships, certifications, leadership recognition, and opportunities that strengthen your resume.

Conferences

Participate in jumpSTART, WLTI, TLTI, SLSC, NLSC, and other leadership and workforce development experiences.

Starting or Expanding a Chapter

Whether your institution is establishing a new chapter or expanding an existing one, SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary can help.

Identify an advisor or faculty champion.
Register eligible students for SkillsUSA membership.
Establish chapter officers and begin planning activities.
Participate in leadership conferences and competitions throughout the year.

You can also request a SkillsUSA Membership Kit or New Chapter Kit to help get started.

Request a Membership Kit ↗
Call 800-355-8422

Take the Next Step

SkillsUSA is more than a membership. It is a year-round leadership and workforce development experience that prepares students for successful careers and lifelong leadership.

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