SkillsUSA - Champion Your Future

SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization that empowers students to become skilled professionals, responsible leaders, and dedicated community members. With more than 300,000 members nationwide, SkillsUSA partners with educators and industry leaders to ensure students are prepared with the technical, academic, and employability skills needed for success in today’s workforce.
Through hands‑on competitions, leadership opportunities, service projects, and workplace‑ready training, SkillsUSA helps students grow in confidence and professionalism. Members develop skills like teamwork, communication, problem‑solving, and career readiness—qualities that employers across all industries highly value.
Whether you’re pursuing a pathway in Information Technology, Engineering, Health Science, Cosmetology, Welding, Automotive Services, or any other CTE program, SkillsUSA gives you the chance to apply what you’re learning, challenge yourself, and connect with a community of motivated peers. Being part of SkillsUSA means striving for excellence, serving others, and preparing for your future.

✔ Build leadership & communication skills
✔ Compete in local, state, and national competitions
✔ Strengthen professional skills
✔ Connect with industry partners
✔ Boost your résumé and college applications
✔ Represent your program and school

• Submit your SkillsUSA membership dues through your Career Tech program.
• Attend all chapter meetings as scheduled by your program advisor.
• Take part in planned community service activities.
• Engage in chapter fundraising events and initiatives.
• Students who rise to the top of their Career Tech programs are encouraged to represent ACTC by competing in SkillsUSA competitions.
• Have fun while learning, leading, and growing!

Our Career Readiness & Work‑Based Learning Platform

Why We Use Pathful
Pathful gives students real‑world career experiences—like virtual job shadows, live industry speakers, and work‑based learning activities—designed to build the technical, workplace, and personal skills that employers want. SkillsUSA members use Pathful because it supports career exploration and prepares students for their next steps.

Alabama SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA competitions in Alabama span 11 official sectors, giving students opportunities to demonstrate technical ability, leadership, teamwork, communication, and real‑world career skills. Alabama hosts over 85 competitions each year at the State Leadership & Skills Conference.

Students in ACTC Career Tech programs that use SkillsUSA as their CTSO have the opportunity to participate in all competitions listed below.