Regional Competitions

SkillsUSA Wisconsin Regional Competitions give students the chance to build on their experience from District Events and prepare for the State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC). These events provide a more advanced, competitive environment that aligns closely with official SkillsUSA Technical Standards.

Held in January and February at technical colleges and universities across the state, Regionals offer hands-on, high-quality competitions hosted in partnership with participating campuses.

Competitions are typically coordinated and judged by college instructors, industry professionals, SkillsUSA advisors, and volunteers — giving students valuable opportunities to showcase their skills, network with professionals, and gain real-world experience.

🔹 Registration Information (includes lunch)

  • All contest registrations must be completed through the SkillsUSA national registration site.

  • Registration Deadlines: Be sure to check the closing date below — some contests may fill up before the official deadline.

  • Costs:

    • Student Competitors: $40.00

    • Student Observers: $20.00

    • Advisors/Chaperones: $10.00 

🔹 Additional Details

  • Schools may attend any regional competition — you do not need to reside in that region.

  • Schools are also welcome to attend more than one regional event.

  • At least one registered advisor/chaperone must accompany each school.

🍽 Meals & Dietary Needs

A meal is provided for all registered student competitors, observers, and advisors/chaperones.
Please make sure to include any dietary restrictions during registration.

🧰 What to Bring

  • All participants must bring:

    • A resume

    • Any required safety equipment as outlined in the SkillsUSA Technical Standards

  • Be sure to check the contest-specific notes on the event website for any additional requirements.

⚠️ Multiple Contest Participation

  • Students might be able register for more than one contest at some Regional Events (will be noted on specific page), as long as:

    • Each contest is in a different category (Occupational, Technical, or Leadership)

    • The contest schedules do not overlap

  • Some contests may take the entire day, making multiple entries unfeasible.

  • Advisors are responsible for helping students coordinate their competition schedules and make sure they can successfully complete each event.

Date Location Contest Website Registration Opens Registration Closes
Friday, January 23, 2026 Fox Valley Technical College • Appleton   12/8/25 1/7/26
Friday, January 30, 2026 University of Wisconsin-Platteville • Platteville Click Link 12/15/25 1/14/26
Friday, February 6, 2026 Northcentral Technical College • Wausau Click Link 1/5/26 1/21/26
Friday, February 13, 2026 Gateway Technical College (iMET Center) • Sturtevant   1/12/26 1/28/26
Thursday, Feb. 26 & Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 University of Wisconsin – Stout • Menomonie *Most Leadership competitions will take place on Thursday and Occupational/Technical competitions on Friday.*   1/19/26 2/11/26