06/04/2026
On Monday, a select group of talented students representing all 12 programs at the Salem CTE Center traveled to Georgia to compete in the prestigious SkillsUSA national competition. They are joining thousands of peers at SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, which stands as the largest gathering of America’s future skilled workforce and the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education.
Held each June, this week-long event is a massive celebration of the skilled trades and the incredible accomplishments of career-ready leaders from across the United States. The conference brings together more than 19,000 attendees, including students, instructors, administrators, government officials, and industry partners. The absolute highlight of the week is the SkillsUSA Championships, where more than 6,500 state champions go head-to-head, competing for national gold, silver, and bronze medals across 114 distinct skilled and leadership competitions.
We are incredibly proud of our Salem CTE students as they showcase their skills on this massive national stage, and we want to extend a huge thank you to Mr. Hazel for organizing this incredible trip, as well as to the chaperones who volunteered their time to support these students.