SkillsUSA and NC3 National Signing Day

Tennessee College/Postsecondary | 2027

College Signing Days

Celebrate the Choice to Build a Skilled Career

Tennessee colleges and Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology have two national opportunities to recognize students choosing career and technical education and skilled career pathways.

NC3 National Signing Day April 22, 2027
SkillsUSA National Signing Day May 5, 2027
Complete Tennessee Signing Day Intent Form

First Step for Tennessee Colleges

Tell Us Your Signing Day Plans

SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary is coordinating information about College Signing Day celebrations across the state.

Whether your institution plans to participate in NC3 National Signing Day, SkillsUSA National Signing Day, or both, please complete the Tennessee College Signing Day Intent Form.

This helps us identify participating institutions, understand which national celebration they are planning, and support statewide recognition of Tennessee students.

Important: All participating Tennessee institutions are asked to complete this form. It does not replace the national registration or planning processes for NC3 or SkillsUSA.
Submit Your College's Intent Form

National Signing Day Opportunities

Two Opportunities. One Shared Purpose.

Both NC3 and SkillsUSA recognize the importance of technical education and skilled careers. Each offers its own celebration and national resources. Institutions may participate in one or both opportunities.

NC3 National Signing Day

April 22, 2027

National Coalition of Certification Centers

Celebrate Technical Education

NC3 National Signing Day celebrates students committing to technical education and career pathways while showcasing the value of skilled professions.

Colleges can recognize incoming students, highlight technical programs, and engage families, employers, and community partners in celebrating the future workforce.

2027 Planning Meeting Series

NC3 is offering a planning series to help institutions prepare for the national event. Meetings provide resources, important planning milestones, updates, and ideas for hosting a successful celebration.

Kickoff Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT Virtual via Zoom

Additional planning sessions are scheduled throughout the year, leading up to the April 22 celebration.

Register for NC3 Planning Meetings Explore NC3 National Signing Day

Colleges participating in NC3 are encouraged to register directly for NC3 planning meetings in addition to completing the Tennessee Intent Form.

SkillsUSA National Signing Day

May 5, 2027

SkillsUSA

Celebrate the Commitment to Skilled Careers

SkillsUSA National Signing Day recognizes students pursuing career and technical education, apprenticeships, employment, internships, and skilled career pathways.

Participating chapters can celebrate student commitments while recognizing the importance of the SkillsUSA Framework, industry partnerships, and career readiness.

Plan Your SkillsUSA Celebration

SkillsUSA provides national resources to support local signing ceremonies, including event planning information and opportunities to promote student achievements.

National Celebration Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Chapter-Hosted Events Chapters may select another date that works for their schedule.

Colleges and chapters are encouraged to involve families, employers, administrators, instructors, and community leaders in recognizing students.

SkillsUSA Signing Day Registration Explore SkillsUSA National Signing Day

Colleges participating in SkillsUSA National Signing Day should follow SkillsUSA's national registration process in addition to completing the Tennessee Intent Form.

Participation Guide

How to Get Started

Use these steps to coordinate your institution's College Signing Day plans.

01

Complete the Tennessee Intent Form

Let us know whether your college plans to participate in NC3, SkillsUSA, or both national signing day celebrations.

02

Connect with the National Organization

NC3 participants should register for the planning meeting series. SkillsUSA participants should review national resources and registration information.

03

Plan Your Campus Celebration

Engage students, families, employers, instructors, and campus leaders to create a meaningful recognition event.

Why College Signing Day Matters

Skilled Career Commitments Deserve Recognition

Choosing technical education is an important milestone. College Signing Day gives Tennessee institutions an opportunity to recognize that commitment publicly.

Celebrate Students

Recognize students entering technical education, continuing training, or beginning skilled careers.

Highlight Programs

Showcase the value of technical programs, instructors, credentials, and workforce training across Tennessee.

Connect Industry

Bring employers and industry partners together with students preparing for the workforce.

Campus Celebration Ideas

Make Your Signing Day Meaningful

Whether participating in NC3, SkillsUSA, or both, institutions can plan a celebration that reflects their programs, students, and community.

Welcome from campus leadership
Student signing ceremony
Family and instructor recognition
Industry partner participation
Student stories and career commitments
Photography and local media coverage

Resources and Registration

Everything You Need to Get Started

Tennessee College Signing Day Intent Form NC3 Planning Meeting Registration NC3 National Signing Day Resources SkillsUSA National Registration SkillsUSA National Signing Day Resources Download College Signing Day Flyer

Tennessee College/Postsecondary

Help Us Celebrate Tennessee's Future Workforce

Planning a signing day celebration? Complete the Tennessee College Signing Day Intent Form so we know which national opportunity your institution plans to join.

Complete the Tennessee Intent Form

Share your photos, student stories, and event highlights with SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary so we can celebrate participating institutions across the state.

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