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Calendar of Events & Programs

2026 - 2027

April 8 -10
Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Conference

Location: Hershey Conference Center & Lebanon Expo 

Time: Awards Ceremony April 10 9:00 AM

  • Winners of district competitions advanced to states

May 15
Signing Day

Location: DeSales University

Time: 9:00 AM

  • 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 21
Elmer Gates Enterprise Awards

Location: Lehigh Carbon Community College

Time: 7:45 AM

  • 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    

May 29
Breakfast of Champions

Location: B. Braun Medical Inc.

Time: 8:30 AM

  • Recognition and preparation for the competitors traveling to the national conference    

June 1 - 5

Location: Atlanta, GA

  • Winners of districts and states compete with the other winners throughout the country

Sept. TBD
SkillsUSA Council Week

Location: Pennsylvania

  • TBD

October 14
Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast

Location: Centennial Catering & Conference Center, Center Valley, PA

Time: 7:45 AM

  • Sharing highlights from our year and honoring our Leadership by Example & Volunteer of the Year Honorees

Nov. 11 - 13
Professional Development Conference

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

  • TBD

Jan. 27, 2027
District 11 SkillsUSA Championships (Snow Date January 28)

Location: Agri~Plex, 1998 Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18104

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Sixty competitions that test skill and leadership abilities

  • Only one of its kind in the country

  • Competitions at the Agri-Plex are open to the public

  • Business representatives judge and coordinate competitions 

Jan. 27, 2027
District 11 SkillsUSA 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, 2027
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!

Stay connected to SkillsUSA Council!

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