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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?

Hey, State Directors!

I wanted to start a chain on here for anyone interested. I love seeing what y'all are up to in your states. If you're willing to have others subscribe to your newsletter, drop the subscribe link below! 👇🏼

Shout out to Florida, Missouri, and North Carolina, because I have already enjoyed getting inspo from yours! 🤗

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Thanks fam, Ashley

Hi!

Does anyone run any aviation-related contests outside of Maintenance and sUAS?

I would LOVE to explore :)

Tracy

Dear State Directors,

Becky Warren has asked me to share the posting of her position as the SkillsUSA Kansas State Association Director, which she will be vacating at the first of the year. The position has now been posted and is accepting applications.

📌 Application Process: To apply for this opportunity, please visit: www.hutchcc.edu

📌 Questions: Questions regarding this position, submit by email to: hrinfo@hutchcc.edu

📌 Position Announcement: Full position details can be found here: Kansas State Director Position Announcement

Thank you for helping us share this opportunity within your networks