State Leadership and Skills Conference
The SkillsUSA Minnesota Annual State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC) will be held on March 27-28, 2026, at Wayzata High School and other college and industry host sites.
Contest Schedule:
March 19-20, 2026 at Alexandria Technical & Community College
Manufacturing Contests (e.g., CNC, Mechatronics, etc.)
March 27-28, 2026 at Wayzata High School and Industry Locations
All other contests
Further contest hosting information will be detailed in the SLSC 2026 Contest Grid, which will be updated continuously as more contest details are secured. The finalized grid will be available in February 2026.
Returning Event: TECHSPO
The TECHSPO industry and school partner event will return for SLSC 2026. Industry and college/post secondary school representatives are invited to review the TECHSPO Informational Letter, and complete a TECHSPO Registration Form if your organization is interested in participating. Contact the state office (executive.director@mnskillsusa.org) if you have any questions, or need additional information.
Awards Banquet:
The Awards Banquet, featuring the TECHSPO event, a social hour, dinner, and an awards ceremony, will take place on March 28, 2026, at Wayzata High School. The schedule for the evening is as follows:
TECHSPO:
Begins at 4:00 PM
Social Hour: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 7:30 PM
Or are you interested in donating NLSC travel scholarships, contest materials, or prizes? Fill out our SLSC 2026 Prize Donation Form.