Welcome to SkillsUSA Minnesota
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a future skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel and reach his/her/their skilled potential. SkillsUSA Minnesota’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens who respect the dignity and ethics of work.
SkillsUSA Minnesota is part of a national organization that serves nearly half a million student members annually! The Minnesota Association has offered leadership and technical training opportunities to over 250,000 student members since 1967. Current state association membership for 2024-2025 was comprised of 550 high school and postsecondary students and professional members.
SKILLSUSA Minnesota SLSC 2026
FEBRUARY 13th, 2026
Registration Deadline
March 19-20
Contests at ACTC
Automated Manufacturing, CNC, Marine, Mechatronics, Motorcycle, Snowmobile, Technical Drafting
March 27th
Contests: Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Esthetics, Leadership, Nail Care, Photography, Power Equipment Technology, Robotics, Sheet Metal
March 28th
Contests: Automotive Service Technollogy, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electrical Construction Wiring, First Aid/CPR, Industrial Motor Control, HVAC, Welding, Welding Fabrication
March 28th - Awards Banquet and TECHSPO
Techspo beginning at 4pm, Dinner at 6:30pm, Awards at 7:30pm
The SkillsUSA's Framework:
The SkillsUSA Framework illustrates how students fulfill the mission of the organization “to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.”
