Tennessee Leadership Training Institute
Lead Today. Impact Tomorrow.
TLTI brings SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary student leaders together to strengthen leadership, communication, professionalism, teamwork, career readiness, and chapter impact.
What Is TLTI?
Developing Tennessee's Student Leaders
The Tennessee Leadership Training Institute is the state-level leadership experience for SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary students.
Participants connect with members from across Tennessee, strengthen leadership skills, discuss the student experience, and learn how to lead more effectively in their local chapters, colleges, communities, and future careers.
What Students Will Experience
Leadership Development With Real Career Value
Leadership Development
Build confidence, communication, decision-making, professionalism, and leadership through guided activities.
Team Building
Strengthen collaboration, trust, problem-solving, and the ability to lead effectively with others.
SkillsUSA Framework
Apply personal, workplace, and technical skills to leadership, chapter service, and career preparation.
Statewide Networking
Connect with student leaders, advisors, employers, and peers from institutions across Tennessee.
Career Readiness
Participate in workforce sessions focused on professional identity, strengths, resumes, interviews, and career success.
State Officer Elections
Learn about state officer service, candidate expectations, delegate responsibilities, and the election process.
Statesperson Award
Demonstrate Leadership Knowledge and Commitment
TLTI attendees may earn the Statesperson Award by completing additional leadership training requirements and demonstrating their understanding of SkillsUSA, leadership, citizenship, and professional responsibility.
Supplemental information and assignments will be provided after event registration.
Market Yourself for Career Success
Prepare for the Workforce Before the Institute Begins
Students may participate in a pre-institute workforce workshop focused on resume development, identifying strengths, interview preparation, professional communication, and career readiness.
There is no additional cost to attend. Students should bring a working resume so they can participate fully in resume review and interview activities.
2026 TLTI Event Information
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Take the Next Step
Continue Your SkillsUSA Leadership Journey
TLTI is an important step in the SkillsUSA leadership continuum. Students leave with tools they can use in their chapters, classrooms, competitions, state officer service, and future careers.