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 meaningful industry engagement.
Career Ready From Day One
SkillsUSA Connects Learning With the Workplace
Whether students are preparing for careers in skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, transportation, public safety, or another career pathway, SkillsUSA provides opportunities to develop the technical, workplace, and leadership skills employers value most.
Each year, thousands of Tennessee students participate through chapter activities, leadership conferences, technical competitions, career exploration, community service, and partnerships with business and industry.
Who Can Participate?
Serving Tennessee's Career and Technical Education Students
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 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 while strengthening technical knowledge and professional confidence.
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Access Without Barriers
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 the Tennessee Board of Regents system may participate through the standard SkillsUSA membership registration and dues process.
Why Join SkillsUSA?
A Year-Round Career and Leadership Experience
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 professional skills 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 a résumé and career portfolio.
Conferences
Participate in jumpSTART, WLTI, TLTI, SLSC, NLSC, and other leadership and workforce-development experiences.
Starting or Expanding a Chapter
Build a Strong Chapter From the Beginning
Whether your institution is establishing a new chapter or expanding an existing one, SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary can help.
Request a Membership Kit
Membership and new chapter kits provide tools to help your chapter get started.
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Tools to Recruit, Inform, and Engage
Take the Next Step
Make SkillsUSA Part of Your College Experience
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.
Governance Documents
Guided by Our Membership
SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary operates under a Constitution and Bylaws adopted by the membership.