SkillsUSA Regional – UW-Stout (2 day event!)
UW–Stout and Chippewa Valley Technical College have partnered to offer several exciting competition opportunities. The main event will remain at UW–Stout, with bus transportation provided to CVTC.
📍 712 South Broadway St. Menomonie, WI 54751
📅 Event Dates: February 26th & 27th, 2026
🔗 Registration Details
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New Open Date: January 28th, 2026
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Closes: February 11th, 2026
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Register via: National Registration Site
(Note: Contests may close early if capacity is reached.)
💲 Registration Fees (includes lunch Friday)
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Student Competitors: $40.00
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Student Observers: $20.00
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Advisors/Chaperones: $10.00
🏫 School Participation Guidelines
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Schools may attend any regional competition, regardless of their physical location.
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Schools are welcome to attend multiple regional events.
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Each school must have at least one registered adult advisor or chaperone in attendance.
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Lunch is included with registration for all participants.
🛠️ Contest & Competition Info
To prepare for contests, advisors have access to national technical standards through SkillsUSA Pathful. These may be shared with student members.
👉 Click here to view SkillsUSA Competition Descriptions
Please Note:
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District, regional, and state-level events are condensed versions of national competitions.
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Descriptions and technical standards reflect the full national format, but may be adapted locally due to time constraints.
- 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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Click here for technical standards for state-only competitions.
- Competition Participation Guidelines
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Students may enter one Leadership/Occupational contest and one Skilled contest. Advisors are responsible for helping students manage their schedules. Some students may be limited to one contest due to scheduling conflicts.
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All contests have limited spots and are first-come, first-served.
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To ensure fair participation, a maximum entry limit per school (MAX PER SCHOOL) applies for popular events. This limit may be lifted two days before registration closes if space remains.
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Minimum Participation Requirement: Competitions may be cancelled if the required minimum number of participants is not met.
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All contestants must bring a resume and wear proper SkillsUSA attire, in accordance with Technical Standards.
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Thursday – February 26th, 2026
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Contestants: Check in for Thursday Night Competitions – Harvey Hall 118
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM Welcome – Harvey Hall 118
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Transition to Leadership Competitions
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Leadership Competitions and Social in Harvey Hall 118
Friday – February 27th, 2026
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Volunteer and Event Coordinator Mandatory Training Session – Memorial Student Center (Cedarwood/Maplewood)
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM School Registration and Check-in – Memorial Student Center (MSC): Great Hall
8:30 AM – Bus Departs for CVTC: Automotive Service Technology, Mechatronics, and Precision Machining Technology contestants board the bus.
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Opening Ceremony – Memorial Student Center (MSC): Great Hall
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Transition to Competitions
9:15 AM – 11:45 AM Competitions
11:45 AM – 12:00 AM Contestants must return to the Memorial Student Center (MSC): Great Hall
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Campus Tours Campus Tour Registration Link
12:30 PM – Bus arrives back from CVTC: Automotive Service Technology, Mechatronics, and Precision Machining Technology
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Awards and Closing Ceremony – Memorial Student Center (MSC): Great Hall
2026 UW-Stout Competition List updated 1/27/26
Click for Bus Schedule
Reminder to bring Resume for every competition!| Contest Name | Type | Max per event | School Max | Thursday or Friday Competition | Notes on Competition Page / Special Instructions |
| 3D Printing and Design – MS | Individual | 7 | 2 | Friday | 1-day event with 3D-printed artifact and a design notebook that needs to be brought in. 3D Printing Guidelines WI 2026 3D Printing vs Additive Manufacturing Contest Differences |
| 3D Printing and Design – HS | Individual | 8 | – | Friday | 1-day event with 3D-printed artifact and a design notebook that needs to be brought in. 3D Printing Guidelines WI 2026 3D Printing vs Additive Manufacturing Contest Differences |
| Additive Manufacturing – HS | Teams of 2 | 8 teams of 2 | – | Thursday & Friday | 2-day event. Additive Manufacturing Contest Guidelines WI 2026 3D Printing vs Additive Manufacturing Contest Differences |
| Advertising Design – HS | Individual | 20 | – | Friday | |
| Automotive Service Technology – HS | Individual | 16 | 3 | Friday | CVTC Off-site Event. Contestants first check-in at UW-Stout – Board bus by 8:30 am – Location: CVTC – Transportation Education Center 3810 Campus Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703 See Bus Schedule |
| Cabinetmaking – HS | Individual | 20 | 3 | Friday | |
| Carpentry – HS | Individual | 16 | 3 | Friday | |
| CO2 Dragster – MS | Individual | 12 | 3 | Friday | Follow State Technical Standards |
| CO2 Dragster – HS | Individual | 12 | – | Friday | Follow State Technical Standards |
| Electronics Technology – HS | Individual | 15 | – | Friday | |
| Entrepreneurship – HS Extemporaneous Speaking (HS) Extemporaneous Speaking (MS) | Teams of 4 Individual Individual | 10 teams of 4 10 10 | Thursday | Follow Technical Standards | |
| Facilithon – HS | Individual | 20 | Friday |
If you’re looking for a quick, meaningful way to introduce students to a high-demand career path with strong pay and real variety, the Facilithon is a great opportunity.
Students can try Facilithon at the upcoming Regional Competition at UW-Stout, giving them hands-on experience and helping them feel more prepared for the Wisconsin SkillsUSA State Competition. The time commitment is minimal (just 30 – 45 minutes) but the impact can be significant.
Below are videos and resources to learn more:
It’s an easy way for students to try something new, build confidence, and discover a potential career path they may not have considered.
Click to learn more about the Facilithon |
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| Job Interview – MS | Individual | 10 | Thursday | ||
| Job Interview – HS | Individual | 10 | Thursday | ||
| Job Skill Demonstration A – HS | Individual | 10 | Thursday | ||
| Job Skill Demonstration Open – HS | Individual | 10 | Thursday | ||
| Mechatronics – HS | Teams of 2 | 6 Teams | – | Friday | CVTC Off-site Event. Contestants first check-in at UW-Stout – Board bus by 8:30 am – Location: CVTC – Menomonie Campus 403 Technology Dr E, Menomonie, WI 54751 See Bus Schedule |
| Medical Math – HS | Individual | 25 | – | Thursday | |
| Medical Terminology – HS | Individual | 25 | – | Thursday | |
| Photography – HS | Individual | 15 | – | Friday | See Details – Portfolio Submission Prompt for Photography at UW Stout_SkillsUSA_2026 |
| Power Equipment Technology – HS | Individual | 15 | 3 | Friday | |
| Precision Machining Technology – HS | Individual | 10 | 2 | Friday | CVTC Off-site Event. Contestants first check-in at UW-Stout – Board bus by 8:30 am – Location: CVTC – Manufacturing & Engineering Campus 2320 Alpine Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703 See Bus Schedule Precision Machining Agenda |
| Prepared Speech – HS | Individual | 6 | 2 | Thursday | Annual Theme: SkillsUSA: Champion Your Future The topic to be addressed by competitors in the 2026 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions. |
| Prepared Speech – HS | Individual | 4 | 2 | Thursday | Annual Theme: SkillsUSA: Champion Your Future The topic to be addressed by competitors in the 2026 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions. |
| Promotional Bulletin Board – HS | Teams of 3 | 6 teams of 3 | – | Friday | Annual Theme: SkillsUSA: Champion Your Future The topic to be addressed by competitors in the 2026 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions. |
| Promotional Bulletin Board – MS | Teams of 3 | 4 teams of 3 | – | Friday | Annual Theme: SkillsUSA: Champion Your Future The topic to be addressed by competitors in the 2026 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions. |
| Related Technical Math – HS | Individual | 25 | – | Thursday | |
| Robotics: Urban Search & Rescue – MS | Teams of 2 | 4 teams of 2 | 1 | Friday | |
| Robotics: Urban Search & Rescue – HS | Teams of 2 | 4 teams of 2 | 1 | Friday | |
| Team Engineering Challenge – MS | Teams of 3 | 5 teams | 2 Teams | Friday | Competition Guidelines Team Engineering Challenge Skills USA 2026 Engineering Challenge_Letter to Coaches 2026 |
| Team Engineering Challenge – HS | Teams of 3 | 25 teams | 2 Teams | Friday | Competition Guidelines Team Engineering Challenge Skills USA 2026 Engineering Challenge_Letter to Coaches 2026 |
| Technical Drafting – HS | Individual | 20 | – | Friday | Rules for the SkillsUSA 2026 Stout Regional event. 1. No use of personal computers or laptops. Only desktop computers provided by UW-Stout can be used for the sake of uniformity and fairness. 2. Participant can only work on SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor. No other software, including Fusion 360, is allowed. More details forthcoming |
| Video Production – HS | Teams of 2 | 10 teams of 2 | – | Friday | Complete the video beforehand. See Video Production Details for more information: Video Production Guidelines_SkillsUSA_UW-Stout_2025to2026 2 |
| Welding – HS | Individual | 16 | 2 | Friday | More details forthcoming |
| Welding Fabrication – HS | Teams of 3 | 20 teams of 3 | 2 Teams | Friday | Materials List Advisor Info 2026 Proctor Check Offs (1) Print updated 2/11/26 – Stout Welding Fabrication 2026 Prints Updated Feb 11 |
| Welding Sculpture – HS | Individual | 9 | 2 | Friday | Project done ahead of time Follow Technical Standards |
| Welding Sculpture – MS | Individual | 3 | 1 | Friday | Project done ahead of time Follow Technical Standards |
