Students from District 11 SkillsUSA who win gold at the PA State Conference have the opportunity to head to Atlanta, GA, for the annual National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students and an opportunity to compete for a gold medal on the national stage. 

This event brings together more than 16,500 attendees, including students, instructors, industry partners, government officials, administrators and more. The highlight of the NLSC is the SkillsUSA Championships, where more than 6,500 state champions compete for national gold, silver and bronze medals in 114 skilled and leadership competitions.