Alert 21
3/3/25
Message from Nationals on Housing at NLSC
All state-registered participants must be housed in the hotel assigned by SkillsUSA for their state, unless otherwise approved by the SkillsUSA Office of Conference, Meeting and Event Management. If participants are not staying within their assigned state delegation room block, their NLSC registration for programs and events is in jeopardy.
Alert 22
5/22/2025
SkillsUSA School Banners to Celebrate Your SLSC Winners
Use the two forms to order banners for your school and showcase your winners. You can order for past winners too!
Alert 23
9/02/2025
SkillsUSA Pathful for all members
SkillsUSA Pathful is your all-in-one career exploration and workforce readiness platform. It connects students with real professionals, virtual job shadows, and industry resources to build skills and prepare for future success.
National Technical Standards are available for all members!
Alert 19
1/20/25
Professional Development Test PDT
NEW FOR 24-26 From our National Guidelines
Action Skills, Employment Application Process, and Building Maintenance will take the State PDT. Gold medalists advancing to Nationals will take the PDT.
Alert 20
1/22/25
How to Wear Your Name Badge
Pin Placement
From the Leadership Handbook
SkillsUSA Attire
Polo
T-shirt
Alert 18
9/01/2024
SkillsUSA National Customer Care Contact Information
The National Team at SkillsUSA is available to assist you.
Call> 844-875-4557
Email> Click the photo to link to an agent
Contact Us> Click the photo to chat with a team member> select "Contact Us" on the lower right side of the screen
Alert 17
9/01/2024
Membership Dues
The PA SkillsUSA Delegates voted to increase State Student Membership dues this year. Below are the following
membership fees:
Secondary National 8.00 + State 8.00 = 16.00
Postsecondary National 8.00 + State 8.00 = 16.00
Professional National 20.00 + State 5.00 = 25.00
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Alert 16
9/02/2025
Welding and Welding Fabrication in March at Penn College
The SLSC at Penn College will be March. The exact date will be released at a later time.
Please register your competitors as soon as registration opens
on February 4th . Do not remove them after competition. If you are bringing more than one advisor to Penn College, please email dodieamigh@skillsusapa.org for confirmation.
Alert 15
1/02/2024
New Address for the SkillsUSA National Office
SkillsUSA
673 Potomac Station Drive
PMB #809
Leesburg, VA 20176
673 Potomac Station Drive
PMB #809
Leesburg, VA 20176
Alert 14
9/2/2025
PA Pin Competition and Contests Explained
There are 3 Pin Designs in PA
Details are listed under Downloads on the Home Page
1. The Pin Design leads to Nationals - use the National Technical Standards located in Platful
2. The PA State Trading Pin Contest - this is the pin we use to trade at NLSC. Instructions are located under Downloads> PA State Trading Pin Contest. The submission deadline is Jan 9th.
3. PA VOLVO Pin Contest - THERE IS NO CONTEST IN THIS CATAGORY THIS YEAR! Thank you for your incredible past designes.
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Alert 13
11/07/2023
PA Competitions Offered At a Glance
Check out our "cheat sheet" At a Glance form under the States tab. It is information compiled about our PA Competitions in one location.
Alert 12
10/24/2023
Gold Shield Mentor Application
Are you a Gold Shield Mentor? Have you been involved with SkillsUSA in a Mentor position for 20 years or more? Please fill
out the application located under Downloads on our Home Page to receive your badge at SLSC.
Alert 11
9/01/2024
Eligibility Explained for Co-Op, Work Based Learning, Diversified Occupations
The following information can be located in the SkillsUSA Championship General Regulations, 2024-26 under our Downloads or at SkillsUSA.org. Review the 2024-2026 National Technical Standards for specifics to your competition eligibility.
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20 b 1. High school competitors must be students enrolled in a coherent program of study, a community training program, and/or a work-based learning experience
(internship, co-op, apprenticeship, clinical experience, etc.) that prepares the
student for further education and/or employment related to career and technical
education, including the health industry. Further, a high school competitor must be
earning credit toward a high school diploma/certificate or its equivalent during the
academic year immediately preceding the National Leadership & Skills Conference
(NLSC).
Alert 10
10/21/2025 Updated
Esthetics and Cake Decorating Theme
The Esthetics and Cake Decorating Theme for 2026 is
Animal Kingdom.
Review at Skillsusa.org> Competition Updates
Alert 9
9/1/2023
MARCH 1st DEADLINES
March 1st is an important deadline date for SkillsUSA. Please review the calendar on the Home Page for details.
MOST IMPORTANT is National Registration. Your SLSC participants must be Registered Members to attend.
Click the photo to link to SkillsUSA National Registration.
Alert 8
9/2/2026
SEEKING HELP FOR SLSC 2026
Please review the live document by clicking the Help Wanted Photo. We are in need of assistance in these areas for the State Leadership and Skills Conference for 2026 in Hershey, PA in April.
Alert 7
10/16/2024 Updated from 24-26 NTS
JSD A - demonstrate and explain an entry-level technical skill used in their occupational area
JSD Open - demonstrate and explain an entry-level technical skill used either in the occupational area for which they are training or outside the training area
Alert 6
9/12/2024 New this year
National uploads to PA site
Your National registration for membership will be uploaded to the PA site each week on Tuesday and Friday evening. At that time, members will be available to register for events.
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Alert 5
9/2/2026
Cake Decorating will remain in PA
It is a two-member team from Culinary and/or Baking and Pastry. One team per District can attend State Competition.
The State Theme will follow the National Esthetics Competition Theme. The 2026 Theme will be available soon at SkillsUSA> Competition Updates
This competition is not available at NLSC.
Alert 4
9/1/2024
Instructions for Total Participation Plan (TPP) Schools
How to become a TPP school. This link will take you directly to the National Site location to acquire the instructions. We are here to help if you have questions.
SkillsUSA.org> Join> How to Join> Total Participation Plan
Click on the Blue Box to go directly to the site. Instructions and prices are available under Total Participation Affiliation and Pricing link located in red.
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Alert 3
9/2/2026
How to Access the National Technical Standards & Membership
NTS's ARE AVAILABLE
The National Technical Standards are available to all members through Absorb and Pathful. You must be a SkillsUSA Member.
How to become a Professional Member - review video or written instructions link below.
How to upload membership.
Alert 2
09/01/2024
District Leader Training
Training is available for District Leaders to prepare for District competition.
Alert 1
9/1/2022
Welcome & Explanation
Welcome to SkillsUSA PA Alerts. Each Alert will be dated to simplify your filing system. This section of our website will be strictly pertinent information for your Chapter. Allow me to reassure you – it will be need to know updated info. I will not fill it with useless information. Check here periodically. Thank you!