New National Standards for 2026-2028: Delaware State Competitions 2027 schedule to be released soon. Stay tuned.

Welcome to Delaware SkillsUSA

The First State’s Gateway to Skilled Careers and Leadership Excellence.

About Delaware SkillsUSA

We exist to empower Delaware’s future skilled workforce.

Delaware SkillsUSA serves career and technical education students across the state by providing leadership development, competitive events, professional development, community service opportunities, and workforce readiness experiences.

Students compete in technical, leadership, and occupational contests while developing skills valued by employers.

Students & Parents

Here you’ll find tools to elevate your chapter, maximize potential, build partnerships, obtain career-ready skills and engage in workplace learning experiences.

Advisors

Access tools, resources and guidance to effectively guide your chapter and communicate the opportunities and advantages of joining SkillsUSA.

Partners

Partner with Delaware SkillsUSA to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.

Program of Work

Advocacy and Marketing

Promote SkillsUSA chapter programs, career and technical education programs, public relations initiatives while building skills to advocate for yourself and your ideas.

Community Engagement

Students assess community needs and apply technical skills to serve others and build long-lasting partnerships.

Financial Management

Students develop financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills through work experience, project management and fundraising.

Leadership Development

Build interpersonal and leadership skills through chapter operations, competitions and individual growth.

Partner and Alumni Engagement

Students build personal and professional networks by engaging parents, advisory committees, administrators, faculty and partners in SkillsUSA chapter and classroom activities.

Workplace Experiences

Gain relevant work experience through career exploration, planning and work-based learning opportunities, including SkillsUSA Championships.

SkillsUSA Inspires Career-Ready Leaders.

Upcoming Events

Explore upcoming conferences, competitions, leadership experiences, and opportunities to connect with SkillsUSA members across the state.

Upcoming Events

October 27-29, 2026

2026 Delaware Fall CTSO Leadership Conference

Delaware’s annual CTSO leadership conference bringing together student leaders from across the state to strengthen leadership skills, collaborate across organizations, and return to their chapters ready to lead.

December 31, 2026 | Online

Delaware Deadline to Submit Members + Advisors for National Registration

It is mandatory that all members and advisors participating in the Delaware SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference submit their national membership registration by this date.

January 4 – 29, 2027 | Online

2027-2028 State Officer Application

Interested student members are invited to apply to serve as a Delaware SkillsUSA state officer for the 2027-2028 year.

Testimonial

Here’s what they say

“ I often reflect back to my time in CTE and am thankful for taking that extra step. It put me ahead of the curve in college, strengthened my resume, and gave me some of the best memories of my life.

MaryBeth RobbinsLake Forest High School, Class of 2016

“ The experiences I had in the CTE program have been indispensable in my career both in college and afterwards. It gave me a real head start into the field of engineering and the confidence to lead, communicate, and innovate.

Michael VietCaesar Rodney High School, Class of 2016

Testimonial

Here’s what they say

MaryBeth RobbinsLake Forest High School, Class of 2016

Michael VietCaesar Rodney High School, Class of 2016

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News and Announcements

First State Flash Newsletter

Stay connected with Delaware SkillsUSA through the latest news, student highlights, upcoming events, competition updates, and opportunities from across the state.