Louisiana State Skills Conference
Skills Contest overview
The SkillsUSA Championships begin at the local level with contests in classrooms nationwide, followed by the State, National and even the WorldSkills events. Winners test their skills, frequently make job contacts, and have a chance of recognition.
State and National winners receive gold, silver and bronze medallions, scholarships, tools and other awards.
The official regulations for the national events are published in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards free to download to anyone with a professional membership. National contest descriptions are on the national web page, www.skillsusa.org search for contest updates.
SkillsUSA Championships
The SkillsUSA Championships begin at the local level with contests in classrooms nationwide, followed by the State, National, and even the WorldSkills events. Winners test their skills, frequently make job contacts, and have a chance of recognition. District, State, and National winners receive gold, silver, and bronze medallions, scholarships, tools, and other awards.
Information and Deadlines
March 18-20, 2026
-
2026 Conference Hotel: InterContinental New Orleans
-
2026 General Sessions (Opening & Awards): ULL Student Union, 620 McKinley St, Lafayette, LA 70503
-
2026 Contest Locations: South Louisiana Community College, 1101 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
-
2026 Festival of Champions: TBD
Registration Deadline
February 27, 2026
Conference Registration is completed via SkillsUSA Register, SkillsUSA's membership and conference registration system.
Hotel Rooms Deadline
March 3, 2026
Payment Due
March 13, 2026
Payment due by March 13. Any Late registration and All Late payments are due at registration. No Exceptions!
2024 State Pin, T-Shirt and Banner
The t-shirt, pin, and banner design gives SkillsUSA members an opportunity to showcase their graphic design skills at the state and national levels. These design contest were held at our Fall Leadership Event.
State Pin - Miranda Autin
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career & Technical HS
State T-Shirt - Amanda Chamberlin
Caddo Career Center
State Banner - Lucinda Palma
Bossier Parish School for Technology
Judge Registration
Competition judges have a unique opportunity to see our students’ skills firsthand. We encourage judges to recruit directly from the competitors when the competition is over. Over 100 different skill and leadership competitions need your support – sign up today!