SkillsUSA
Winning and learning: How a culture of continuous education can address workforce challenges
By Jenny Yu. The Malco Group highlights training and mentorship as essential to addressing the industry's labor shortage. Nobody in the industry gets to where they are alone, and with an ongoing labor shortage, participating in hands-on mentorship and training programs are more important than ever. In a recent ...
SkillsUSA immersive experience
June 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - June 4, 2026 @ 5:00 pm EST SkillsUSA will have a new Immersive Experience- Construction this year at our annual conference NLSC(National Leadership & Skills Conference) supported by Lowe’s Foundation and Bosch Community Fund. This is for 100 SkillsUSA members that are not competitors ...
SkillsUSA immersive experience
June 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - June 4, 2026 @ 5:00 pm EST SkillsUSA will have a new Immersive Experience- Construction this year at our annual conference NLSC(National Leadership & Skills Conference) supported by Lowe’s Foundation and Bosch Community Fund. This is for 100 SkillsUSA members that are not competitors ...
Student skills shine at state competition
By Lauren White. Oregon students showcased impressive talent, leadership and career-ready skills at the SkillsUSA state competition. With the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference just around the corner, I started reflecting on my recent experience at the state competition in Oregon just last month. This year was my second ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome SkillsUSA!
SkillsUSA is empowering the next generation of skilled professionals and industry leaders. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome SkillsUSA into their community. SkillsUSA is ...
Celebrating student talent and careers in the skilled trades
By Jenny Yu. The SkillsUSA 2026 Championship will connect students, educators, contractors and manufacturers through hands-on skilled trades competitions. After a year of honing their skills and participating in local competitions, students from across the country are set to compete at the culminating event: the SkillsUSA 2026 Championship. Taking ...
NRCA continúa impulsando la industria de roofing mediante varias iniciativas
Por Heidi J. Ellsworth, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Comprendiendo actualizaciones clave y perspectivas sobre las iniciativas que están dando forma al futuro de la industria de roofing mientras me preparo para unirme a la junta directiva de la National Roofing Contractors Association en junio de 2026. Uno de los recursos más ...
NRCA continues to advance roofing through workforce, advocacy and safety initiatives
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Understanding key updates and insights on the initiatives shaping the future of roofing as I prepare to join the NRCA board in June 2026. One of the most important resources we have in the roofing industry are our associations. They bring contractors, manufacturers, distributors and service providers ...
Why SkillsUSA matters for roofing’s future
By Emma Peterson. How competition and mentorship help students find careers in roofing. As the 2026 SkillsUSA National Championship get closer (it’ll be hosted June 1-5, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia), we wanted to take a moment to highlight the way this organization supports students and celebrates the trades. To do ...
Oregon SkillsUSA Competition spotlights the next generation of skilled professionals
By Jenny Yu. Participants say SkillsUSA helps them explore careers and grow beyond the classroom. At the Oregon SkillsUSA 2026 Competition, students from all over the state showcased their technical abilities, creativity and career readiness across a wide range of disciplines. From culinary arts to healthcare and engineering, competitors ...
