Competition · In person · Atlanta, GA (2027 national conference)

SkillsUSA Championships

SkillsUSA is a national career-and-technical-education organization whose annual Championships bring more than 7,000 state champions to compete in 115 skilled-trade and leadership events judged by industry volunteers.

  • Selective

About

Among these, Entrepreneurship, Extemporaneous Speech, Prepared Speech, and Job Interview are business- and communication-focused events open to any CTE student. Students advance through local, district/regional, and state competitions before reaching nationals.

What you can win

Gold, silver, and bronze medallions by event; scholarships, tools of the trade, and employer job offers for top finishers.

Who can apply

International students
Can't apply

The page mentions 'state champions from across the United States' but does not specify grade or age requirements for the competition itself, only that it is for 'career and technical education students'.

What it takes

  • EssayNot needed
  • Recommendation lettersNot needed
  • InterviewNot needed
  • PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format
In person
Where
Atlanta, GA (2027 national conference)
How competitive
Selective