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Hi all! Would any states be willing to share a past blueprint for TeamWorks used at the state level? It's been tough to condense the one provided for NLSC down to a single day competition, so I would appreciate any resources or tips other states have to share.

Just curious if any other states are holding a State-Only Tactical Response Team Competition as one of their Law & Public Safety Events? Kentucky started one last year and I was wondering if it was gaining any traction across the country.

I have attached our technical standards if anyone want to see it.

If you haven’t done so already, please be sure to complete the required forms related to state competition prizes for your state competitions. Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric, Snap-On, and Malco Tools are once again generously providing state-level prize packages for your state winners. Thank you for helping ensure your students and instructors receive these awards by submitting the applicable forms.

As a reminder, Lincoln Electric will also be featured in an upcoming Weekly Roundup, while the other sponsor notifications were included in previous newsletters.

All sponsor prize forms can be found in the SkillsUSA Gateway under the State Prize Sponsor folder link. Visit SLSC Championships Support at: skillsusagateway.org/championships

Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance accessing the forms.

A new set of Facilithon competition preparation resources is now available for download in the SkillsUSA Gateway Championships. This study packet is designed to help both advisors and students build foundational knowledge and practice key competencies needed for success in a state-level Facilithon competition.

The packet includes:

• Competition expectations and tips for preparing students

• Practice scenarios and sample problem-solving activities

State Directors are encouraged to download and share these materials with their chapters to support skill-building ahead of your state conference. 

If you have any questions about using these resources or need assistance preparing for your state’s Facilithon event, email director@fmpipeline.org 

The first five State Support Webinar recordings are now available. In addition, the December Welding State Support Webinar has been added to the State Director Calendar.

State Directors are encouraged to engage their state competition coordinators by sharing the upcoming webinar links posted in the State Director Calendar, which provide detailed insights into competition frameworks, resources, and best practices.

Webinar recordings will also be available in Gateway → SkillsUSA Championships → SLSC Support → State Skill Performance Projects → Webinar Archives → 2026 approximately one week after each live session. To prepare for the 2026 competition season, State Directors are encouraged to review the state 2026 Project Resources, available for download in Gateway.

Additional resources are being added, with most available by December 15. Take advantage of these materials to align your state’s efforts with national goals and strengthen support for your coordinators and teams.

Dear State Directors,

Renee Reed, Trade and Industrial Education Division Manager with the Oklahoma Department of CareerTech, has asked me to share the posting for the SkillsUSA Oklahoma State Association Director (Advisor) position, which is now open and accepting applications.

Thank you for helping us share the attached job posting within your networks.

Darren Gibson

Program Director of State Association Support

I am looking for different vendors for trophies. Our current vendor, MTM Recognition keeps raising prices. Please let me know who you use.

If I remember right the national roofing association said they would help if we run a roofing contest. If you have their contact can you send it to me? My board wants to hold a roofing contest.

Also thanks for your time, I hope you are having a great week!!

I have a couple of groups that want to compete in mechatronics. If your state runs this competition can you please share as much as possible?

What should those chapters purchase and what should I purchase to run this competition?