WI State Competitions and Technical Standards

The competitions listed below are scheduled for the 2026 State Leadership & Skills Competition; please note that offerings may be updated.

For a list of the SkillsUSA General Regulations, click here
For a printable list of the 2026 Wisconsin State Leadership and Skills Contests, updated 1/14/26: click here.
For a description of each competition, click here.

Before planning, verify in the Registration System that the contest is being offered this year. Any contest not designated as “state only” may have the chance to advance to the national competition, held June 1–5, 2026, in Atlanta, GA.

Technical Standards for State-Only Contests (These contests do not advance to the national competition.)

• 3-D Printing & Design – WI Technical Standards Updated 2/2025 (State Only) (Not updated for SLSC 2026)
• CO2 Dragster – WI Technical Standards 2025 (State Only)
• Industrial Robotics – WI Technical Standards (State Only)
• Precision Machining Technology – WI Technical Standards (State Only)
• Woodworking Display – WI Technical Standards 2025/26 (State Only)

National Technical Standards
Access the National Technical Standards at: skillsusa.pathful.com and check for National Competition Updates Here  The National Technical Standards that reference uploading materials only apply to the National Conference.  At the State level, no uploads are required. Everything will be handled on site. Students should simply bring their resume and any required materials for their specific competitions according to the Technical Standards. There is nothing you need to send or upload ahead of time unless you receive a specific email requesting it.

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Contest details have been updated as of January 14, 2026. Please note that this is a fluid document, and changes may continue as Technical Chairs finalize event information. We encourage you to check back regularly for the most current and accurate updates.

The SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards are the official rules and guides for each competition that’s part of the SkillsUSA Championships. Reviewed and revised as necessary each year, a competition’s technical standards include an overview of the competition, lists of technical skills and knowledge required, clothing requirements, equipment lists, and more.

SLSC 2026 – Students are allowed to participate in one Leadership/Occupational Competition and one Skilled Competition. Please note that Advisors will be responsible for assisting students with managing their schedules. In some cases, the schedule may not allow for more than one competition.

For the Wisconsin State event, there are no online submissions or online tests unless the Tech Chair contacts you directly.

Rules for state and local events may vary from the national guidelines, but most state competitive events are modeled after the national technical standards. As a free membership benefit, SkillsUSA professional members (our instructors and advisors) receive the current SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards for all competitions when they have submitted a current and accurate email address with their membership details. 
Current SkillsUSA professional members: Watch the video below to learn how to access the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards as part of your professional member benefits package. Not yet a professional member? Learn how to join and why.