We are excited to begin our 2025 journey towards the SkillsUSA National Conference.
SkillsUSA heads to Atlanta, Ga., June 23-27, 2025, for the annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. More than 17,000 people — including students, teachers and business partners — are expected to participate in the weeklong event.
Before the conference technically begins, experiences for students and advisors including Leverage, SkillsUSA Academy much more. Intense and rewarding, these three events cover individual, group and interactive leadership training.
On Tuesday, the Opening Ceremony is the first official conference event.
Delegate sessions for middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students are conducted by the national officers. The sessions provide a platform to conduct the organization’s official business, elect student leaders and recognize state association voting delegates.
SkillsUSA TECHSPO is located on the competition floor. Look for products available to purchase from SkillsUSA’s sponsors and vendors in both indoor and outdoor exhibits.
The SkillsUSA Championships will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. More than 7,500 outstanding career and technical education students –– all state contest winners –– will compete hands-on in 107 different trade, technical and leadership fields. Students work against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in occupations such as electronics, computer-aided drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. Contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations and labor organizations, and test competencies are set by industry. Leadership contestants will demonstrate skills including extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedure. The competitions will be open to the public and free of charge.
The week caps off with the Awards Ceremony, which takes place on Friday evening.
Click HERE to find out more about the SkillsUSA Championships!
Registration and Hotels due MAY 10, 2025
www.skillsusa-register.org/ProfessionalBenefitsLogin
NLSC Full Schedule.
2025 NLSC Conference Guide
Planning Checklist
Testing: Students will be provided an enrollment key by May 21st.
All Contests that require prework and/or uploads must be done by JUNE 5, 2025. Check your Tech Standards Resumes should be uploaded under "Document Uploads" you have to click to add and then click to submit.
Hotel Invoice Builder Coming Soon (DOWNLOAD FIRST) HOTEL PAYMENT (if paying with a check) Our assigned hotel will be the Westin
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Contest Updates
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On Monday, June 23th, we will have our official Delegate Meeting and Welcome Session and registration pickup at 6:30, Which is mandatory. Registration & Welcome Session.
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Tuesday, June 24th is mandatory orientation in official dress with tools and also Opening Ceremonies. State Farm Arena
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Wednesday, June 25th, and Thursday, June 26th, are Championships, with Thursday being the Championship Festival at the Park
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We will have our Tennessee State of the State Banquet immediately following the Grand Awards on Friday, June 27th Celebration Session.
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Note Friday also included mandatory debriefings for contestants
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Day passes will be sold on the National's website.
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Travel Manifest Form for travel type and arrival times so the hotel can plan for busy times and know when to add staff etc.