State Leadership & Skills Conference
State Leadership & Skills Conferences are
the pinnacle events SkillsUSA student members. Each year Illinois' best career
and technical education students' heads to Peoria, IL to showcase their ability
to enter the workforce. More than 5,000 individuals — including students,
teachers, and business partners — are expected to participate in the multi-day
event.
The high-energy festivities kick off on Thursday
evening. Speakers deliver powerfully memorable inspiration for students to
acknowledge the strength and possibility of their skills, embrace competition,
and develop a deep sense of pride in their work.
The State Leadership & Skills Conference
begins on Friday with students competing across 100+ career competitions
designed to test their skills. Each competition is designed and run by
representatives of respective industries, allowing students to gain a high
degree of experience and insight. Afterwards, students are treated to a special
social event for their hard work.
The involvement of industry in the SkillsUSA
Illinois State Leadership & Skills Conference program is essential.
Leadership, health, trade, industrial and technical experts donate their time
to serve as contest judges and as technical committee members. They assume
responsibility for selecting the skills to be judged, determining the format of
the contests and establishing the standards by which the contestants will be
judged.
The red jackets come out on Saturday as the
conference ends with an “Olympic Style” Champions Ceremony. It is truly a sight
to behold as students stand tall and proud of their accomplishment, connect
with their future, and prepare to represent Illinois on the national stage.
201 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, IL 61602-1423
Thu, April 23, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, IL 61602-1423
Website
https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/slsc/2026...
DescriptionState Leadership & Skills Conferences are
the pinnacle events SkillsUSA student members. Each year Illinois' best career
and technical education students' heads to Peoria, IL to showcase their ability
to enter the workforce. More than 5,000 individuals — including students,
teachers, and business partners — are expected to participate in the multi-day
event.
The high-energy festivities kick off on Thursday
evening. Speakers deliver powerfully memorable inspiration for students to
acknowledge the strength and possibility of their skills, embrace competition,
and develop a deep sense of pride in their work.
The State Leadership & Skills Conference
begins on Friday with students competing across 100+ career competitions
designed to test their skills. Each competition is designed and run by
representatives of respective industries, allowing students to gain a high
degree of experience and insight. Afterwards, students are treated to a special
social event for their hard work.
The involvement of industry in the SkillsUSA
Illinois State Leadership & Skills Conference program is essential.
Leadership, health, trade, industrial and technical experts donate their time
to serve as contest judges and as technical committee members. They assume
responsibility for selecting the skills to be judged, determining the format of
the contests and establishing the standards by which the contestants will be
judged.
The red jackets come out on Saturday as the
conference ends with an “Olympic Style” Champions Ceremony. It is truly a sight
to behold as students stand tall and proud of their accomplishment, connect
with their future, and prepare to represent Illinois on the national stage.
Contact Info
Marla Swanson, Email: mswanson@skillsusaillinois.org
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Event Type
Conference -
Intended Audiences
Student/Learner Teacher/Education Specialist Business Apprenticeship Youth Workforce Partner -
Series
Youth Apprenticeship Week
State Leadership & Skills Conference
at
Peoria Civic Center
Thu, April 23, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
201 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, IL 61602-1423
State Leadership & Skills Conferences are
the pinnacle events SkillsUSA student members. Each year Illinois' best career
and technical education students' heads to Peoria, IL to showcase their ability
to enter the workforce. More than 5,000 individuals — including students,
teachers, and business partners — are expected to participate in the multi-day
event.
The high-energy festivities kick off on Thursday
evening. Speakers deliver powerfully memorable inspiration for students to
acknowledge the strength and possibility of their skills, embrace competition,
and develop a deep sense of pride in their work.
The State Leadership & Skills Conference
begins on Friday with students competing across 100+ career competitions
designed to test their skills. Each competition is designed and run by
representatives of respective industries, allowing students to gain a high
degree of experience and insight. Afterwards, students are treated to a special
social event for their hard work.
The involvement of industry in the SkillsUSA
Illinois State Leadership & Skills Conference program is essential.
Leadership, health, trade, industrial and technical experts donate their time
to serve as contest judges and as technical committee members. They assume
responsibility for selecting the skills to be judged, determining the format of
the contests and establishing the standards by which the contestants will be
judged.
The red jackets come out on Saturday as the
conference ends with an “Olympic Style” Champions Ceremony. It is truly a sight
to behold as students stand tall and proud of their accomplishment, connect
with their future, and prepare to represent Illinois on the national stage.
201 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, IL 61602-1423