SkillsUSA WorldTeam Results

The 2017 WorldSkills Competition ended this evening at du Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While the SkillsUSA WorldTeam did not receive Gold, Silver or Bronze, we did receive four medallions of excellence:

Chandler Vincent, Welding
Krzysztof Zamajtys, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Asher Chicoine, Plumbing and Heating
Kylie Burkey, Hairdressing

Chandler Vincent also received Best in the Nation for Welding. Congratulations to the SkillsUSA WorldTeam, and special thanks to our experts who trained the competitors.

Skilled Careers Coalition, Warner Bros. Discovery Support SkillsUSA Students Pursuing Careers in Entertainment

With a shared vision to bring the youth of today to the skilled careers of tomorrow, Skilled Careers Coalition (SCC) and SkillsUSA in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are launching a development program to educate and mentor students about skilled trade career opportunities across the entertainment industry.

Photo of SkillsUSA National Officers and Executive Director Chelle Travis.

January 28, 2025

Students Connect with Community and Advocate for Career and Technical Education during SkillsUSA Week

SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, announced plans for SkillsUSA Week, which will be celebrated Feb. 2-8, 2025.

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