SkillsUSA National Signing Day celebrates students who are committing to career and technical education, skilled trades, workforce training, and high-demand career pathways. Just like athletic signing days, this event recognizes students for choosing a path that leads to skill, purpose, and career success.
SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary is proud to celebrate students across Tennessee who are preparing to become the next generation of skilled professionals, leaders, and workforce champions.
Why National Signing Day Matters
Career and technical education students deserve to be celebrated. National Signing Day gives colleges, TCATs, programs, industry partners, families, and communities an opportunity to recognize students who are choosing careers that keep Tennessee moving.
Celebrate Students
Recognize students who are committing to technical education, workforce training, and career success.
Highlight Programs
Showcase the value of CTE programs, instructors, colleges, TCATs, and training pathways across Tennessee.
Connect Industry
Invite employers and industry partners to celebrate the future workforce and support student success.
Ways to Participate
- Host a signing ceremony for students entering CTE programs.
- Recognize students continuing into advanced training or employment.
- Invite families, instructors, administrators, employers, and community leaders.
- Feature students on social media using photos, videos, and signing day announcements.
- Invite local media to highlight student commitment and workforce pathways.
- Celebrate students who are joining SkillsUSA or continuing their SkillsUSA leadership journey.
Suggested Event Elements
- Welcome from college or campus leadership
- Remarks from SkillsUSA advisor or student leader
- Industry partner recognition
- Student signing moment
- Photos with students, families, instructors, and employers
- Social media posts highlighting each student or program
SkillsUSA Framework Connection
National Signing Day connects directly to the SkillsUSA Framework by recognizing students who are developing personal, workplace, and technical skills. These students are not only choosing a program of study; they are choosing to build the skills, professionalism, and leadership needed for career success.
Resources
- SkillsUSA National Signing Day Resources ↗
- SkillsUSA Framework
- Membership Information
- Explore Competitions
- Register For Signing Day
Share Your Signing Day
SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary encourages chapters and institutions to share photos, student stories, and event highlights. Tag SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary so we can celebrate your students across the state.