
Calendar of Events & Programs
2026
Feb. 4, 2026
District 11 SkillsUSA Championships (Snow Date January Feb 5)
Location: Agri~Plex, 1998 Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18104
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Sixty competitions that test skill and leadership abilities
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Only one of its kind in the country
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Competitions at the Agri-Plex are open to the public
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Business representatives judge and coordinate competitions
Feb. 4, 2026
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 2026. Online registration is now closed. Email renee@skillusacouncil.org.
Feb. 4, 2026
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!
Apr. 8-10
Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Conference
Hershey Conference Center & Lebanon Expo
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Winners of district competitions advanced to states
May 8
Signing Day
DeSales University
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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 21
Elmer Gates Enterprise Awards
Lehigh Carbon Community College
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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
May 29
Breakfast of Champions
B. Braun Medical Inc.
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Recognition and preparation for the competitors traveling to the national conference
June 1-5
National Leadership and Skills Conference
Atlanta, GA
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Winners of districts and states compete with the other winners throughout the country