Press Release 7/11/25 – SkillsUSA Maryland National Top Ten!
Proclamation from the Governor of the State of Maryland Recognizing February 2-8, 2025, as “SkillsUSA Week.”
Maryland State Superintendent of Schools welcome message to chapter advisors at CTSO Joint Advisor Training, September 17, 2024.
CTSO Joint Advisor Training is returning this year, Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Registration opens soon!
Welcome
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) serving middle school, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
Utilizing an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high-performance workers in public career and technical programs, SkillsUSA provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. These experiences build and reinforce self-confidence, a strong work ethic and effective communications skills.
SkillsUSA Podcast
- Cory James Speaks at the 2024 NLSC Opening SessionCory James is an Emmy-award-winning journalist in Washington, DC. He's also a proud SkillsUSA Alumni who was a gold medal winner in Video News Production as a SkillsUSA Georgia student. He went on to compete at nationals where he placed fourth. Currently, James co-anchors DC News Now weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. James […]
- Chris Gardner Speaks at the 2024 NLSC Opening SessionChris Gardner knows first hand the lasting impact one leader can have on an entire generation. He went from homelessness to a business icon. His story was even depicted in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. He spoke at the 2024 NLSC Opening Session.
- SkillsUSA: Dream Builders (Poem by Amena Brown)Poet Amena Brown recites her original work, SkillsUSA: Dream Builders. Recorded during the Opening Session of the 2024 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.
- 2023 NLSC Opening Session Keynote SpeakersThree SkillsUSA Alumni – Aaron Robles, Laila Mirza and Matt DiBara – were the featured keynote speakers at the Opening Ceremony for SkillsUSA's 2023 National Leadership and Skills Conference Opening Session.
- Social Media TipsBrooke Gatchell, SkillsUSA's Social Media Specialist joins us for a breakdown of social media and how a SkillsUSA chapter can use it to share news about their programs.
- The SkillsUSA AdvantageIn this episode, we share the findings from the SkillsUSA Advantage report — just released by the Student Research Foundation.