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SkillsUSA Tennessee College/Postsecondary supports colleges, universities, TCATs, and training programs that want to connect students to leadership development, competition, and career-ready opportunities.

How to Start a SkillsUSA Chapter

  1. Create a local chapter at your institution with at least five student members.
  2. Connect with SkillsUSA Customer Care at 844-875-4557 or customercare@skillsusa.org, or submit a request through the Request New School for SkillsUSA Membership form.
  3. Work with the Customer Care Team to get your chapter started, receive a New Chapter Kit, and get answers to your questions.
  4. Contact the SkillsUSA Tennessee state association office and ask to be added to the state mailing list for upcoming activities and deadlines.
  5. If you are starting a new chapter, complete a charter application and submit it to the state office.

What Your Institution Should Do Next

  • Identify one or more potential SkillsUSA leaders, such as technical instructors, career counselors, or other interested staff members.
  • Gain support from faculty members if students from multiple training programs will be involved.
  • Share SkillsUSA information with your industry advisory council and invite their support as guest speakers, judges, and partners.

Why Start a Chapter?

A SkillsUSA chapter helps students build technical excellence, leadership, and workplace readiness while connecting classroom learning to real-world opportunities.

Take the Next Step

If your institution is ready to start a chapter or learn more, contact SkillsUSA Tennessee Postsecondary for guidance and support.

Contact Tennessee Postsecondary

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