National Leadership and Skills Conference
Minnesota SkillsUSA made a powerful impression at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia, held June 23–27. More than 18,000 students, educators, and industry leaders from across the country gathered for this premier showcase of America’s future skilled workforce. NLSC also included a SkillsUSA TECHSPO with over 200 exhibitors from industry and education making it the largest in the nation.
Representing Minnesota were 67 student competitors and 33 advisors, all of whom earned their place at nationals by taking first in their respective categories at the state level. These students joined others from across the U.S. to compete in 115 skilled and leadership contests—ranging from welding and robotics to healthcare and facility management—across more than 2 million square feet of competition space over three full days.
SkillsUSA-MN NLSC 2025 Press Release
During NLSC students from all 50 states and US territories were able to showcase their career and technical skills in the SkillsUSA Championships featuring 115 different trade, technical, and leadership career competition events. Competitors earned the right to represent their state by placing as a medalist in state level contests that set the stage for NLSC.
NLSC will continue to be held in Atlanta, GA for the next few years, and is scheduled for June 1 - 6, 2026. Additional information on NLSC can be found on the SkillsUSA website.
Minnesota students proved their excellence on the national stage, bringing home an impressive 18 medals: 5 Gold, 12 Silver, and 1 Bronze, demonstrating the strength and dedication of the state’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and educators.
Contestants and advisors can view their Detailed Scores using their contestant number, and date of birth.
In addition to competition success, five Minnesota State Officers traveled to Atlanta early to attend Leverage, a specialized leadership training program designed to develop personal and professional skills in young leaders. During this experience, they deepened their understanding of leadership roles and team dynamics, preparing them for their responsibilities throughout the year.
These officers also proudly served as voting delegates during the national delegate sessions, helping elect the 2025–2026 SkillsUSA National Officer Team, and representing Minnesota on a national stage with professionalism and poise.
PLEASE NOTE: To see a list of medalist winners from the National conference, go to www.skillsusa.org and select "Medalist list." You can see the winners by contest, state, or full listing.
