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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

  • 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

  •  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 

  • The goal is to increase awareness and student membership 

Sept. 25

Location: Shepherd Hills Golf Club

Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Where skilled trades and community come together.

  • 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

  •  Students network with Council members and give speeches 

  • 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

  •  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

  •  Two-day training for students to learn various employability skills 

  • Business representatives meet with students during the career cluster sessions to discuss career pathways 

  • 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

  •  Over sixty competitions that test skill and leadership abilities 

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

  • 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

  •  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

  •  Business and Industry Partners network at this outing 

  • Proceeds provide programming to students 

May 7*
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 20*
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 

June 4*
Breakfast of Champions

Location: B. Braun Medical Inc.

Time: 8:30 AM

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

June 21-25*

Location: Atlanta, GA

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

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