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24 SkillsUSA Schools Named National Models of Excellence, Honored as 2026’s Most Outstanding Programs

SkillsUSA has named 24 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2026. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace and Technical Skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities.

SkillsUSA Names Michigan Welding Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has named Mikala Sposito as the official U.S. competitor for Welding at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

SkillsUSA Names Pennsylvania CNC Milling Champion to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team

SkillsUSA has selected Alexis Squyres as the official competitor for CNC Milling at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

SkillsUSA Welcomes Tennant Company as Official Partner

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, today announces a partnership with Tennant Company, a recognized leader in the cleaning industry, providing high-quality floor cleaning equipment to help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world.

New Initiative Empowers Hundreds of Students Through Immersive Training, Tools and Travel Grants

For many aspiring trade professionals, the path from the classroom to a career isn’t blocked by a lack of talent, but by the high cost of opportunity.

SkillsUSA Week 2026 Highlights the Power of CTE, Student Advocacy in Addressing the National Workforce Shortage

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, is proud to celebrate SkillsUSA Week 2026 from Feb. 2–6.

SkillsUSA Names Wisconsin Diesel Technician to 2026 WorldSkills USA Team 

SkillsUSA has selected Benjamin Strupp, of Holmen, Wis., as the U.S.’s official competitor in Heavy Vehicle Technology for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition.

Construction “Industry Insider” Series Now Live on Pathful

The Industry Insider: Construction recordings are now live on SkillsUSA Pathful! Through authentic, industry-led conversations, students gain an insider’s perspective on what it takes to succeed in today’s construction industry, helping them build occupational identity, confidence, and clarity around their future career paths.

Building America’s Future Workforce Partnerships, Purpose, and the Power of Skills

In an era defined by rapid technological change and widening workforce gaps, few organizations are as deeply embedded in shaping America’s skilled trades pipeline as SkillsUSA.