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I was approached by an advisor who has a disabled students (vision, hearing, speech, etc) In one of his integrated classes he has learned that he loves building things specifically woodworking. Along with a supportive teacher and of course additional assistance, he is currently working on a simple table. The advisor talked to him about SkillsUSA and he was excited. She wondered if there is a different competition that is available for students with multiple disabilities other that Action Skills. I told her I didn't think so, but I would look into it.

Is there anyone out there that has a similar situation? Or has considered trying to create a different competition for students with more serious disabilities.

To support your preparation for the SkillsUSA Championships, an overview webinar will be offered for state technical committees and state directors. The session will review the revised competition scope and guidelines. Participants will learn about key updates and expectations to help them prepare effectively for coordinating a state level Firefighting competition.

State directors: You are encouraged to share the webinar details with your state technical committee.

Save the Date - Upcoming Competition Overview Webinars

• Firefighting | Tuesday, November 10 at 3:15 pm ET

Note: This state support webinar is private and intended for those coordinating the competition, such as state technical committee members and state directors. Please do not share this link with advisors or students. State support webinar links are posted only in the Gateway State Director calendar. A recording of the session will be posted in Gateway Championships state support resources within a few days after the webinar.

To support your state’s preparation for the SkillsUSA Championships, the following overview webinars will be offered for state technical committees, advisors, competitors, and state directors. The upcoming sessions will review the revised competition scope and guidelines. Participants will learn about key updates and expectations to help them prepare effectively for competition.

State directors: You are encouraged to share these webinar details with your state technical committees, advisors, and student members.

Save the Date - Upcoming Competition Overview Webinars

• Information Technology Services | Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 pm ET

• Job Skill Demonstration A & B | Tuesday, November 17 at 3:15 pm ET

• Automotive Refinishing Technology | Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 pm ET

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DOCUSIGN IS A VIRUS

If you get an email for a Docusign please DO NOT open it! It is a VIRUS! I am so sorry!

Kelley

If you get an email for a Docusign please DO NOT open it! It is a VIRUS! I am so sorry!

Kelley

The Office of Workforce Development is pleased to announce the following competition updates for the 2027 National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC). Gateway resources and related materials have been updated to reflect these changes.

Following the State Director Association Conference, several final decisions and updates have been made for the 2026–28 competition cycle.

Occupational Health and Safety:

Middle school division has been added to the newly combined

Occupational Health and Safety competition to support participation and future growth. This brings the total number of middle school competitions to 25. Occupational Health and Safety (Single) and Occupational Health and Safety (Multiple) have been combined and renamed Occupational Health and Safety. The Single and Multiple designations will no longer be used.

The 2026–2028 SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards are now available for State Directors in the Gateway under SkillsUSA Championships.

The technical standards will also be published in Pathful soon, and we will let you know once they are available there for advisors and students.

As you begin preparing for the year, please remember to review the Competition Updates associated with each competition. The updates will contain important information, forms, and challenge guides that supplement the technical standards.

Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for another successful SkillsUSA Championships season!

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 :)