Partners
What is SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. We are a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We are a national, nonprofit organization serving middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service opportunities, including health sciences. SkillsUSA was founded in 1965 and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor as a successful model of employer-driven youth development training. Each year, SkillsUSA serves over 400,000 members nation-wide. Since our founding, we have served over 14.5 Million members.
Business & Industry Partners
Join us at our annual State Leadership & Skills Conference! SkillsUSA Missouri’s State Leadership & Skills Conference is the premier state event of its kind, bringing together business leaders in key area industries to give 2,000+ students a hands-on career exploration opportunity. The state SkillsUSA Championships showcase Missouri’s best in career and technical education in over 100 competitive events!
Exhibit opportunities range from table displays to larger booths. Outdoor and some indoor exhibits may include tool demos, interactive games, show cars, tractor trailers, and more. A-la-carte partnership opportunities may be available. If you don’t see the partnership opportunity that works for your company, please contact Bri Nicholson, SkillsUSA State Director, to discuss other opportunities available.
Other Partnerships
SPARK District Officer Training Institute:
Sponsor a meal to receive a speaking opportunities during the meal, social media recognition, website recognition, opening and closing ceremony recognition.
Sponsor District Officer Training t-shirts and receive social media recognition, website recognition, opening and closing ceremony recognition.
EMPOWER State Fall Leadership Conference:
Sponsor a meal to receive a speaking opportunity during the meal, social media recognition, website recognition, opening and closing ceremony recognition.
Sponsor the student learning journals and have your logo on the front of the learning journal, social media recognition, opening and closing ceremony recognition.
District Activities:
Reach out to District Coordinators to see what opportunities are available in your area: Fall District Leadership Conference, District Leadership & Skills Conference, chapter activities and more! Find the District Coordinator in your area.