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Congratulations on advancing to the 2025 National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC)! Your achievement represents months of hard work, dedication, and passion, and we’re thrilled to have you representing SkillsUSA Washington on the national stage.
As we prepare for Atlanta, here are some key action items to focus on right now:
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Advisors: Please designate a lead advisor for your school and have them fill out the form using the button below. The lead advisor will serve as the primary contact for on-site emergencies and registration packet pickup.
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ONLINE TESTING: MAY 22 - JUNE 5
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National competitors must complete their online test(s) between Thursday, May 22, and Thursday, June 5. Testing will close on Thursday, June 5, at 5 PM Eastern (2 PM Pacific). Check the current SkillsUSA Technical Standards and updates listed on the SkillsUSA National website to learn more about any required national pre-conference online submissions for specific competitions. You can find additional online testing requirements here: https://skillsusa.egnyte.com/dl/doceWu4tKm
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DOWNLOAD THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEST STUDY GUIDE
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SkillsUSA Nationals has made the Professional Development Test Study Guide available to all competitors. Download it using the button below.
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REVIEW THE COMPETITOR CHECKLIST
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Competitors - prepare for NLSC by reviewing the SkillsUSA Competitor's Checklist. It has important information about technical stanards, online submission requirements, and more!
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DOWNLOAD OUR STATE'S NLSC APP
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Be sure to download the SkillsUSA Washington NLSC App—it’s your one-stop source for all state-specific updates, schedules, meeting reminders, and more while in Atlanta. This will be our ONLY form of official communication during the week, so don’t miss out—get it on your device before you go!
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SKILLSUSA WASHINGTON OFFICES CLOSED JUNE 2-6
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Heads up! Our offices will be closed from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 6. We will return to the office on Monday, June 9. If you run into any issues with online testing during that time period, please reach out to the National Office's Customer Care Team. You can view their contact details here: https://www.skillsusa.org/customer-care/.
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WE WANT TO FEATURE YOUR STUDENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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We want to celebrate your students on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)! Please email the following:
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- Student's Photo
- Student's Name
- Student's Contest
- Student's School
- A sentence/statement about what the student is most excited for at NLSC
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ARE YOU REAL ID READY FOR AIR TRAVEL TO NLSC?
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If you and your students are traveling to the national conference, be sure your travel identification is in order now. Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers ages 18 and older will need to present a REAL ID-compliant license/ID for air travel within the United States. To know if you have a REAL ID, look for a star (and/or flag) or the words “Enhanced” on your license or state ID in the upper right corner. In addition to a driver’s license, a U.S. passport meets the REAL ID requirement. Click on the button below for more information regarding our State's REAL-ID requirements.
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Delta Air Lines offers discounts for NLSC attendees. Go to bit.ly/nlsc_delta25 to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network at 1-800-328-1111* Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Central Time), and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3LG.
*There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.
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Southwest Airlines offers discounts for NLSC attendees. Go to bit.ly/SkillsUSA-SWA to book your flight.
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United Airlines offers discounts for NLSC attendees. Go to bit.ly/nlsc-united25 to book your flights. You may also call the United Meetings Reservation Desk at (800) 426-1122* Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Central Time), and Saturday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), and refer to discount code ZQE5976839.
*Booking fees are waived for NLSC reservations
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All attendees from our state will be staying at the Hilton Atlanta. Please ensure you arrive by Monday, June 23. Our Washington Champions Dinner will be that evening.
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- Self-parking: $40 per night
- Valet parking: $60 per night
- Oversized vehicles (over six feet): $60 per night
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ROAD TO ATLANTA SCHOLARSHIP
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Applications are open! This scholarship is designed to assist Washington competitors heading to NLSC. Students will be able to apply here:
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ADDITIONAL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
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NEW - Gene Haas Foundation NLSC Travel Scholarship
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- Attention all State SkillsUSA Medalists in the Manufacturing Technology Competition: Remember to apply for the $1,000 gift card upon arriving at NLSC.
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2025 NLSC Travel Scholarship: Harbor Freight Tools for Schools
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- In partnership with Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, SkillsUSA is proud to announce this scholarship opportunity for SkillsUSA high school members competing at the 2025 NLSC in specific skilled trades or leadership competitions.
- Eligible members can apply to receive up to $1,500 to assist in attending the 2025 NLSC. Recipients of scholarship funds must agree to use the funds for reasonable and appropriate costs of travel, lodging, and the cost of registration for the 2025 NLSC, as described in the online application.
- Application is OPEN and closes Monday, May 26: Apply Now!
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Hyundai NLSC 2025 Travel Grant
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- In partnership with Hyundai, SkillsUSA is proud to announce this scholarship opportunity for SkillsUSA high school and college-postsecondary members competing at the 2025 NLSC in Auto Service Technology or Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair competitions.
- Eligible SkillsUSA members can apply to receive up to $1,500 to assist in attending the 2025 NLSC.
- Application is OPEN and closes Monday, May 26: Apply Now!
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We’ll continue to share more details as we finalize them via email! Thank you for your continued support and patience as we finalize everything for another unforgettable SkillsUSA Washington experience.
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Best Regards,
The SkillsUSA Washington Team
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