National Leadership and Skills Conference
Dates
June 23-27, 2025
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Location
Georgia World Congress Center​​
285 Andrew Young Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Cost
$50 chapter fee
$300 per attendee registration fee
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The National Leadership and Skills Conference is the ultimate recognition of excellence in Career and Technical Education. This event is expected to bring together 18,000 students, instructors, business partners, and administrators to celebrate the accomplishments of those preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, and it’s an incredible opportunity for students to showcase their talents and skills on the national level.
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You will have the opportunity to meet other members of SkillsUSA, gain valuable industry experience, learn about new technologies and advancements in the field, and develop your leadership abilities.
Congratulations to our National Qualifiers!
Congratulations to our state champions! We look forward to having you represent Georgia at the National Leadership and Skills Conference. Please review the Conference Guide and Youth Development Foundation Scholarship Guide below.
Important Dates
April 01 | Conference Guide Available
April 01 | YDF Scholarship Guide Released
April 07 | Voting Delegate Application Opens
April 18 | Voting Delegate Application Closes
April 18 | Gold Qualifier Commitments Due
April 25 | Voting Delegates Announced
April 25 | Silver Qualifier Commitments Due
April 28 | Registration Opens
April 28 | Hotel Reservations Open
May 02 | Bronze Qualifier Commitments Due​
May 09 | Registration Closes
May 09 | Hotel Reservations Close
May 09 | Trading Pin Orders Due
May 09 | YDF Assignment #1 Due
May 14 | Invoices Emailed
May 22 | Testing Opens
May 30 | Payment Due
June 5 | Testing Closes
June 5 | Online Submissions Due
June 23-27 | National Leadership and Skills Conference
June 27 | YDF Assignment #2 Due​
July 03 | YDF Assignment #3 Due
Resources
Save the Date in 2026
The 2026 National Leadership and Skills Conference will be held from June 1-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Please note this date pattern differs from previous conferences.