
Annual Calendar of Events & Programs
2026 - 2027
* Indicates official Program of Work event
Sept. 17
Location: HangDog Brewing and Outdoor Adventure, Easton PA
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Join local professionals for a relaxed evening of networking and fun while learning about SkillsUSA Council.
Sept. 21 - 25*
SkillsUSA Council Day
Location: Participating District 11 CTE Schools
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SkillsUSA Council spends a day at each CTE school introducing students to the SkillsUSA organization and history along with the Council’s Program of Work
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The goal is to increase awareness and student membership
Sept. 25
Location: Shepherd Hills Golf Club
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Where skilled trades and community come together.
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The proceeds will go to SkillsUSA Council Programming and The Luke R. Cunningham Endowed Fund for St. Luke’s Neurology Residency Education.
October 14*
Location: Centennial Catering & Conference Center (Homewood Suites), Center Valley, PA
Time: 7:45 AM
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Students network with Council members and give speeches
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Presentation of the Leadership By Example and Volunteer of the Year Awards to a champion of career and technical education and supporter of the Council
Nov. 11*
Officer & Ambassador Training
Location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor, PA
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Additional one-day training for students in a leadership role at their CTE school
Nov. 12 - 13*
Professional Development Conference
Location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor, PA
Time: TBD
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Two-day training for students to learn various employability skills
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Business representatives meet with students during the career cluster sessions to discuss career pathways
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Trade Cluster Sessions (November 12, 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM)
Jan. 27*
District 11 SkillsUSA Championships (Snow Date January 28)
Two Locations:
Agri~Plex, 1998 Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18104 and Coca-Cola Park, 1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown, PA 18109
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Over sixty competitions that test skill and leadership abilities
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Competitions held at the Agri-Plex are open to the public
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Business representatives judge and coordinate competitions
Jan. 27
District 11 SkillsUSA VIP Luncheon
Location: Agri~Plex, 1998 Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18104
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Stop by this exciting showcase to see nearly four hundred of the top career and technical students from Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton and Upper Bucks counties demonstrate their abilities in thirty three skilled trade competitions. Winners will represent the region in the Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Championships in April 2027.
Jan. 27*
District 11 SkillsUSA Awards Ceremony
Location: Parkland High School Auditorium, 2700 N. Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA 18104
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This free, public event brings together nearly 1,000 students, parents, educators, and industry partners for an inspiring night that culminates in an awards ceremony honoring the top three winners in each category. No RSVP necessary. Celebrate achievement, innovation, and community with us!
Mar 31 - Apr 2
Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Conference
Location: Hershey Conference Center & Lebanon Expo
Time: Awards Ceremony April 10 9:00 AM
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Winners of district competitions advance to compete with the other PA district winners throughout the state
April 19*
Elmer Gates Memorial Clay Shoot
Location: Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays
Time: TBD
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Business and Industry Partners network at this outing
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Proceeds provide programming to students
May 7*
Signing Day
Location: DeSales University
Time: 9:00 AM
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Recognizes graduating students heading directly into the workforce with a full-time job secured in their area of study, those attending college to pursue studies related to their trade, and those entering the Military
May 20*
Elmer Gates Enterprise Awards
Location: Lehigh Carbon Community College
Time: 7:45 AM
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Awards are given to exceptional students for their scholastic achievement, membership/participation and leadership position in student organizations/sports, community and SkillsUSA involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit
June 4*
Breakfast of Champions
Location: B. Braun Medical Inc.
Time: 8:30 AM
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Recognition and preparation for the competitors traveling to the national conference
June 21-25*
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Winners of districts and states compete with the other winners throughout the country