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Welcome to SkillsUSA Washington! We empower students with the skills for successful careers through dynamic programs, competitions, and partnerships.

Join us in building a skilled workforce ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference. Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or college/postsecondary, we’re here to help you prepare for a successful career in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. Join our community of students, teachers, and industry partners working together to build a skilled workforce for the future. Excel with SkillsUSA Washington today!

08/28/2026

Fall is filling up quickly. Save these important SkillsUSA Washington dates now:

September 3 — SkillsUSA Point
September 9 — Elevate
September 22 — All Advisor Meeting
October 6 — All Regional Hosts Meeting
November 5 — Bowties & Blueprints Gala

Add them to your calendar and stay tuned for additional information as each event approaches. While you’re at it you can purchase tickets to the Gala here: tinyurl.com/skillsusawagala

08/26/2026

Elevate is just two weeks away! SkillsUSA Washington chapter officers have an opportunity to connect, grow their leadership skills and prepare to take their SkillsUSA experience to the next level.

Mark your calendar for September 9 and make sure your chapter officers are ready to participate. Registration closes September 4!

Questions? Reach out to the SkillsUSA Customer Care team. skillsusa.org/customer-care

08/25/2026

A great SkillsUSA year doesn’t have to start with a perfect plan. It starts with getting people together and taking that first step.

Whether you’re a chapter officer, returning member or brand new to SkillsUSA, there are plenty of ways to help your chapter start strong.

Bring your team together. Invite someone new. Set a few goals. Make a plan. Then start building from there.

Swipe through for a few simple ways to kick off your SkillsUSA year and Level Up your chapter in 2026–27.

08/20/2026

A strong SkillsUSA year starts with a strong foundation.

As chapters head back to school, now is the time to reconnect, set goals, make a plan and create opportunities for every member to get involved.

Use our Back to School Roadmap as a starting point to help your chapter get organized, stay focused and build momentum for the year ahead.

Save this post and come back to it as your chapter gets up and running.

08/18/2026

Our August newsletter is here!

This month, we’re sharing important updates as we head into the 2026–27 school year, including the opening of Chapter Excellence Program applications, SkillsUSA Point, Elevate, our recent Gold Award recognition, the SkillsUSA partnership with Lyft and Ford, and this year’s Program of Events.

Take a few minutes to catch up on what’s happening across SkillsUSA Washington and start planning for the year ahead.

Read the August newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/af3b600f8eb4/xswsfx30x4?e=572101d55f

08/14/2026

Alex Phillips is ready to lead SkillsUSA Washington into the 2026–27 year as State President, representing Arlington High School.

Resilient, innovative, and a trailblazer, Alex is passionate about making a difference both within SkillsUSA and in her community. One topic especially important to her is raising awareness around dyslexia and speech impediments.

Alex’s favorite quote, “If something feels hard, it is the right path,” reflects her willingness to take on challenges and keep moving forward.

To Alex, SkillsUSA is more than competition. It is a community of students, educators, and business partners working together to empower skilled professionals, career leaders, and responsible community members.

We’re excited to have Alex leading the way as SkillsUSA Washington LEVELS UP.

08/13/2026

There was even more to celebrate at this year’s State Directors Association Professional Conference!

Along with SkillsUSA Washington earning the Gold Standard of Excellence, Executive Director Karmen Warner represented Washington in another important way. Karmen serves as the national Region 5 Representative for the State Directors Association and helped plan this year’s conference with her fellow board members, bringing state leaders from across the country together to connect, learn and strengthen SkillsUSA.

We’re proud to have Karmen representing Washington and the Associations at the national level.

And what a great group of leaders to be part of!

08/12/2026

Meet Abby Hill, our 2026–27 Vice President from Spokane Valley Tech.

Passionate, ambitious, and genuine, Abby is someone who believes strongly in trying new things, getting involved, and discovering what motivates you. Outside of SkillsUSA, Abby enjoys political organizing and debate, and would love to lead a workshop on finding new activities and pursuing what you love.

Abby sees SkillsUSA as much more than an organization. It is a community built around growth, connection, mentorship, and the chance to develop both technical and personal skills.

As Vice President, Abby is ready to help SkillsUSA Washington LEVEL UP and create even more opportunities for members to grow.

08/11/2026

SkillsUSA Washington is proud to be recognized with the Gold State Standards of Excellence Award!

Our State’s Executive Director, Karmen Warner, recently joined 57 SkillsUSA state leaders from across the country in New Orleans for the annual State Directors Association Professional Conference. The event focused on strengthening state associations through leadership, governance, operational excellence and collaboration.

The Gold Standard is the highest level of recognition in the State Standards of Excellence Program and reflects the work being done to ensure continued growth and exceptional service to our members.

We’re proud of this recognition and grateful to everyone who helps move SkillsUSA Washington forward.

Swipe through for a few highlights from Karmen’s New Orleans adventures!

08/10/2026

Kinley Hardwick is stepping into the role of 2026–27 Secretary for SkillsUSA Washington, representing Pierce County Skills Center.

Kinley is outgoing, respectful, and never afraid to be herself. Her favorite motto says it best: “I know who I am, and I won’t let anyone decide that for me.”

She is also passionate about teamwork and the difference strong collaboration can make, whether in competition, the classroom, or the workplace. When she is not involved with SkillsUSA, you might find her at a car meet with a bag of kettle corn PopCorners nearby.

Kinley sees SkillsUSA as a chance for students to prove what they are capable of and show the value they can bring to their future industries.

We’re excited to have her helping lead the way as we LEVEL UP this year.

Address

P. O. Box 2698
Olympia, WA
98507

Telephone

+13609048578

Website

https://skillsusawashington.org/

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