
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!