
Annual Calendar of Events & Programs
2026 - 2027
* Indicates official Program of Work event
Sept. 17
Location: Hangdog Brewing, 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 Week
Location: Pennsylvania
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TBD
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, Center Valley, PA
Time: 7:45 AM
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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
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TBD
Jan. 27*
District 11 SkillsUSA Championships (Snow Date January 28)
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
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!
April*
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 advanced to states
May*
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*
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
May*
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*
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Winners of districts and states compete with the other winners throughout the country