About SkillsUSA

  • SkillsUSA's Mission

    SkillsUSA's mission is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens.

    SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors, and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work.

    SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually.

    The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations.

    More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA. 

    Interested In Competitions?

    SkillsUSA offers many opportunities for growth through competitions. There are many competition opportunities available through SkillsUSA membership. Students can compete at the local or state level. State winners go on the national competition: The SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Ky.

    Other contests include the WorldSkills Competition, the opportunity to design the National Leadership and Skills Conference Pin, and the chance to have your photography published in SkillsUSA Champions magazine.

    Join SkillsUSA

    Complete the online membership application by clicking here.