SkillsUSA Competitor Checklist
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Review the SkillsUSA Technical Standards
Ask your advisor to provide you with a copy of the current SkillsUSA Technical Standards for your competition. The standards feature all the rules for each national competition, including an overview, lists of technical skills and knowledge required, clothing requirements, eligibility, and equipment lists.
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Online Submission Requirements
SkillsUSA Championships national competitors must complete their online submission(s) by June 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET. Check the current SkillsUSA Technical Standards and competition updates to learn more about any required national pre-conference online submissions. All registered national competitors will receive an email from contests@skillsusa-register.org by May 21, 2025, with their assigned competitor number and login credentials to access SkillsUSA’s secure Competitor Portal to upload their resume and complete any additional competition specific requirements. Note: State-specific competition pre-conference requirements are not published on the national website.
After May 22, 2025, national competitors can email CustomerCare@skillsusa.org or call (toll free): 844-875-4557 for login assistance.
The following resources are available for developing competitor resumes:
SkillsUSA Championships Resume Guide
Sample Resumes by Division
College/Postsecondary Sample Resume
Download Template Formats
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Complete Your Online Test(s)
SkillsUSA Championships national competitors will receive an email with their login credentials to access their online test(s) from contests@skillsusa-register.org by May 21, 2025. Note: If a competition has a required third party exam(s), instructions will be sent to competitors in a separate email.
National competitors will need to identify a proctor prior to taking their online test(s). The online testing window is May 22 through June 5, 2025. All required online test(s) must be completed by 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 5, 2025. After May 22, 2025, national competitors can email CustomerCare@skillsusa.org or call (toll free): 844-875-4557 for login assistance.
The following resources will be published here by March 2025.
Proctor Requirements
Online Test Proctor Guide
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Check for Competition Updates
A competition update covers anything that is not listed in the official SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards and that a competitor and/or advisor needs to be aware of and bring and/or complete for the national competition. Updates are posted frequently leading up to NLSC. Please check back regularly!
The following resources will be published here by March 2025:
Competition Materials Move-In Instructions
Competition Materials Shipping Instructions
The Wi-Fi Internet access in GWCC is predominately available only on the 5GHz band. Please ensure the device you are bringing for your competition can connect to a 5GHz band. It is recommended that competitors test their device prior to arriving for NLSC, and if applicable, bring an appropriate 5GHz adaptor.
