Leadership Development Career Competitions
To evaluate each competitor's ability to demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational training area.
To evaluate local chapter activities related to community service, citizenship and patriotic
overtones demonstrating a belief in the American way of life. (Team of Three)
To evaluate a chapter’s ability to conduct regular SkillsUSA business meetings according to the
order of business published in these regulations and correct parliamentary procedure. The
competition is based on the rules found in the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly
Revised. (Team of Six)
The Chapter Display competition selects the outstanding promotional exhibit designed and
constructed by SkillsUSA student members and other students at their school or college. The
display is built around and articulates a common theme with sub themes that SkillsUSA
establishes annually, as well as a focus on the SkillsUSA Framework. The final product should
be an exhibit (display) that reveals how SkillsUSA student members enrolled in Career and
Technical Education (CTE) are preparing for leadership in the world of work and will enter the
workforce with the skills described in the SkillsUSA Framework. (Team of Three)
To evaluate a team of two competitors’ ability to develop, execute, document and present a
project that was completed in their community or school, and which provides a benefit or
learning experience to the community or school. This event also enables the community to
become aware of the outstanding work being performed by career and technical education
students. (Team of Two)
To evaluate local chapter activities that benefit the community and to recognize excellence and
professionalism in the area of community service. This event also enables the community to
become aware of the outstanding work being performed by career and technical education
students. (Team of Three)
To evaluate competitors’ readiness for applying for employment in their occupational areas and
understanding the process and procedures required.
To evaluate each competitor’s ability to give a speech on an assigned topic with a minimum of
advance preparation.
To evaluate competitors’ understanding of employment procedures they will face in applying for
positions in the occupational areas for which they are training.
To evaluate each competitor’s ability to demonstrate and explain an entry-level technical skill
used in the occupational area for which he or she is training.
To evaluate each competitor’s ability to demonstrate and explain an entry-level technical skill
used either in the occupational area for which he or she is training or outside the training area.
To evaluate the chapter’s activities in the promotion of good health and safety habits in the shop,
laboratory and on the job.
To evaluate the chapter’s activities in the promotion of good health and safety habits in the shop,
laboratory and on the job. (Team of 3)
To evaluate the competitors’ understanding of the symbolic representation of the colors and
assembled parts of the SkillsUSA emblem and to evaluate teamwork and professional
presentation skills. (Team of Seven)
To evaluate local chapter activities that benefit the student members, the school and the
community. The outstanding chapters chosen each year serve as an example of the enthusiasm
and careful planning necessary to keep chapters active and to involve as many members in
activities as possible. (Team of three)
To evaluate a competitor’s creative, technical and oral presentation skills and to recognize
outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
To evaluate each competitor’s ability to prepare and present clearly and effectively a series of
thoughts as a prepared speech relating to a central theme.
To encourage local SkillsUSA chapters to promote the organization, career and technical
education and related occupational information through a Promotional Bulletin Board. (Team of Three)
To test the knowledge of selected team members on various aspects of general academic
knowledge, professional development and current events in Quiz Bowl. (Team of Five to Seven)
To evaluate a competitor’s creative, technical and oral presentation skills and recognize
outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
Occupationally Related Career Competitions
To encourage career technical students to develop a learning-based project that will benefit their
school, industry, or community with a focus on their career preparation program. They will then
develop a display to use in their community to explain the project, their studies, and its benefits. (team of three)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students
for excellence and professionalism in the field of customer service.
To recognize an outstanding engineering design project that has been developed by a three-member team of engineering or technology students. The student team will present its innovative idea along with a design board, a design prototype and an engineering notebook. (Team of three)
To evaluate the team’s success to formulate a business plan, present business presentations and
respond to changes that may occur during operation. (Team of four)
To assess the competitor’s critical problem-solving skills, ability to quickly execute the best response to challenges and accurately digest complex situations to convey solutions related to the field of facility management.
To evaluate each competitor’s ability to react positively in simulated situations demanding First Aid and CPR intervention and to recognize excellence and professionalism in the career and technical student’s first aid skills.
To test the knowledge of a team of competitors preparing for employment in the health occupations field and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism. (Team of four)
To recognize students for their successful development of a professional portfolio and to evaluate the ability of an individual to present themselves to an employer using effective communication skills.
To evaluate the students’ ability to understand and solve mathematical problems commonly used in the various health care settings.
To evaluate the knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations of an individual preparing for employment in the health occupation field and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
To evaluate each competitor’s understanding of basic technical concepts/principles of the applied sciences and their ability to demonstrate and explain the concept/principle in action and application.
To evaluate the competitor’s understanding and ability to solve mathematical problems commonly found in the skilled trades, professional and technical occupations.
Skilled and Technical Sciences Career Competitions
To evaluate each team’s (team of two) preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Digital and Additive Manufacturing (AM).
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of advertising design.
To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of architectural drafting.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of audio/radio production. (Team of two)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment in automated manufacturing and the team approach to problem-solving work environment. To recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of automated manufacturing technology. (Team of three)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of automotive service technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of automotive refinishing technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of automotive service technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of aviation maintenance technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment in the food service industry and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the baking and pastry arts field.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Barbering.
To evaluate each competitor’s beginning level of health occupations knowledge and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students in the field of Building Maintenance.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Cabinetmaking and Millwork.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of residential and commercial Carpentry.
The purpose of this competition is to evaluate each competitor’s skills to independently plan and program jobs and provide instructions for Computer Numerical Control turning center operator to execute. In addition, to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
The purpose of this competition is to evaluate each competitor’s skills to independently plan and program jobs and to provide instructions for 3-Axis Computer Numerical Control milling machine operators to execute. The competition also seeks to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
The purpose of this competition is to evaluate each competitor’s skill to independently plan and program jobs and provide instructions for 5-Axis Computer Numerical Control milling machine operators to execute. The competition also seeks to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
The purpose of this competition is to evaluate each competitor’s skills to independently plan and program jobs and provide instructions for 3-Axis Computer Numerical Control milling machine and turning center operators to execute. The competition also seeks to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of collision damage appraisal and total loss evaluation.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of collision repair technology.
To evaluate team members’ skills and preparation for employment in multiple career fields related to the safe and efficient use of drone technology in the National Airspace System and to recognize outstanding performance by participants in real-world, scenario-based situations.
To develop and recognize the competitor’s commercial roofing skill competency and to encourage further advancement in this discipline.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of computer programming.
To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Cosmetology.
To evaluate a team’s ability to conduct a crime scene investigation. (Team of three)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding studentsfor excellence and professionalism in the field of law enforcement.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment in the food service industry and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in culinary arts.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism with relation to the entry level skills within the field of Cybersecurity.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of dental assisting.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of diesel equipment technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students or excellence and professionalism in the development, pre-production, production and post- production of a short film.
To evaluate a competitor’s knowledge of early childhood education based on developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 3-5 years. This is demonstrated through a written test, interview, literary reading and the ability to create and implement a lesson in a designated content area as determined by the committee.
The Electrical Construction Wiring event will allow each competitor the opportunity to perform in a practical work environment. Each competitor will have the opportunity to use his or her acquired electrical wiring skills to construct an electrical wiring installation, using electrical blueprints, written specifications and verbal instructions based on the National Electrical Construction Wiring standards in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of electronics technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment within healthcare and to recognize outstanding students for clinical excellence and professionalism within the field of Emergency Medical Services.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Esthetics.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of firefighting.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Graphic Communications.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism as a sublimation technician in the field of graphic imaging.
To evaluate competitors’ preparation for employment and recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of heavy equipment operation.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of industrial motor controls.
The Information Technology Services competition is established to evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of information technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of interactive application and video game creation. (Team of two
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of home technology integration.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of internetworking.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of marine service technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of masonry.
To evaluate each team’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of Mechatronics. Mechatronics is a career and educational discipline that combines the industrial skills of mechanics, electronics and computer-based controls with a team-oriented approach to problem solving. Skilled Mechatronic technicians are required for the maintenance, repair and operation of modern automated manufacturing systems.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of medical assisting.
To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of mobile electronics installation.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment in the field of robotics with emphasis on the team approach to problem solving in a work environment. To recognize outstanding students for their excellence and professionalism in the emerging field of mobile robotics. (Team of two)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of motorcycle service technology.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of nail care.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of nurse assisting.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of (still) photography.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students
for excellence and professionalism in the field of residential plumbing.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in engine and equipment diagnostics, overhaul and repair of both liquid and air-cooled engines. It will also evaluate the ability to troubleshoot and overhaul the mechanical and hydraulic system components of a piece of powered equipment or machinery.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of practical nursing.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in food and beverage hospitality service. This service will range from bistro and banquet service to fine dining.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment in the emerging arena of robotics and automation with emphasis on the team approach to problem-solving in a work environment. To recognize outstanding performance in the use of new work styles and technology by competitors. (Team of two)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of robotics.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding screen printers for their professionalism in the field of graphic communications.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of sheet metal fabrication and installation.
This competition is designed to evaluate and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the areas of creative and critical thinking skills and the decision-making process, to solve a problem. The competition is intended to foster creativity, innovation, teamwork and problem-solving skills. (Team of three)
This competition is designed to evaluate team preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of residential carpentry, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical and teamwork skills.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of technical computer applications.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of technical drafting.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of telecommunications cabling.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of television/video production. (Team of two)
To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding teams for excellence and professionalism in the fields of video news production, news anchoring, directing, technical directing and floor directing in a multi-camera video studio & video production control room environment. (Team of four)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of web design and development.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of welding.
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of welding fabrication. (Team of three)
To evaluate each competitor’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of welding sculpture.