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I'm looking for recommendations for individuals from the field who are good w/ advisor training. We have a requirement for approved ND programs that the teachers need to take a CTSO leadership training and I would like to bring some killer people in to help me get my teachers motivated for the year.

I'm looking to put on both a new teacher/advisor (learning about the org) and a "seasoned" teacher/advisor (best practices and implementation) this year. Any recommendations are welcome :)

During the 2026 NLSC CNC competitions, an issue was identified that affected internet connectivity for competition devices. Once the problem was discovered, the Workforce Development team and the National Technical Committee worked quickly to implement solutions that restored direct internet access and allowed competition activities to continue. 

Later, Thursday, we became aware of a separate file transfer issue related to the intermittent connection disruptions. Due to the loss of connectivity, several programming files became unrecoverable. 

The judging team evaluated all files that were successfully transferred; however, during the transfer process, file names were lost due to the aforementioned connectivity issues, making it impossible to reliably match programming files to individual competitors and their scores. After a thorough review of the available data and consultation with the National Technical Committee on Friday, it was determined that the only fair and equitable solution was to award full points for the affected programming station to all competitors. 

SkillsUSA remains committed to maintaining the…

Does anyone have another Foundation other than their initial BOD Foundation that they use for fundraising?

We, Kansas, are looking at beginning a Foundation for our donations that has a separate BOD and Assistant Director. Our state FFA does this and we are looking at also doing this. I just wondered if any other states do this and if you do - do you have By-Laws for this foundation?

Good morning, all! I am wondering if any of you sell merch online and if you do what platform/payments do you use? How do you handle shipping costs? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Not all competitions will host a webinar. Advisors and competitors should check the Competition-Specific Updates page to confirm whether their competition is offering one and to access the latest information.

Please have students and advisors mark their calendars for any sessions that apply to their competition. These webinars provide key expectations, updates, and guidance directly from the National Technical Committees.

Webinar titles will clearly identify any sessions that serve as a mandatory orientation. Competitors must either attend live or watch the full recording before arriving at NLSC.

Recordings will be posted on the Competition Updates page within approximately 48 hours of the live session.

To view the full webinar list and access links, click HERE. Sessions are listed in date and time order.

New this year: A link to the SkillsUSA Pathful webinar tool has been included. Competitors can log into their SkillsUSA Pathful account to view technical standards and use the webinar series…

The following discrepancies have been identified and corrected:

• The Engineering Drawing included an incorrect thread size.

• The data sheet for the Spot Drill tool listed an incorrect angle.

• The judging scoring rubric contained an incorrect description for Operation 2.

Three of the files have that have "RevA" added to the name been replaced in the folder CNC 2-Axis Turning State 2026.

Please note: The CNC Programmer project incorporates both the 2-Axis and 3-Axis components, so these revisions apply to that competition as well.

Hi Everyone! This is a reminder that the NLSC Appointment and Material Delivery request form is now open! Please complete your preferences as soon as possible. The final check-in and delivery schedule will be shared mid May. The deadline for completing the form is April 28th.

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Hi everyone,

I am in dire need of a Marine Service contest, equipment list, and score card as soon as possible. PLEASE if anyone has one they can share I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you,

Kelley Baker

Hi everyone! As you know, the SkillsUSA store is currently out of several clothing items students are required to wear for competitions according to National technical standards. We understand that exceptions may need to be made (for example, a solid white polo in the same style as the official dress polo but without a logo).

How are you handling this with your advisors and contest chairs? If you’ve already communicated guidance, would you mind sharing the wording you used for acceptable substitutions when official items are out of stock?

We’re looking for best practices and clear language to share with our advisors so there’s no confusion about what meets National requirements. Our goal is to ensure students aren’t penalized with point deductions for Official Dress issues caused by unavailable items.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you in advance! 😀