Welding Challenges

By 2029: Approximately 320,500 new welding professionals will be needed nationwide, according to the American Welding Society. Welders work in aerospace, automotive, electronics, construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and shipbuilding industries. Participating in a SkillsUSA Welding Challenge will give you a head start in developing the skills needed for your future career.

During the Welding Challenge, SkillsUSA members will participate in a hands-on welding competition, take a written test, and participate in a job interview.

• Registration takes place on the Member Information System. Be sure to note the registration close date below. It is possible that a contest will close prior to the registration close date if all spots are filled.
• Welding Challenges are for high school SkillsUSA members.
• At least one adult advisor should accompany each school that is in attendance.
• Due to the popularity of this competition, schools are limited to a certain number of spots determined by the host site.
  • If a school would like to register more than the maximum number of participants allowed, please email wisconsinskillsusa@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list. Schools will be notified before the competition if space becomes available for additional students to participate.
  • Participants need to be registered as SkillsUSA members for the current membership year. Click here to register as a member and for the Welding Challenge.
  • The registration fee for student members is $20. There is no cost for the adult advisor.
• Lunch will be provided. Be sure that any dietary restrictions are listed on your registration submission.
• Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded during each Welding Challenge for both the welding portion and the job interview portion.
  • The gold medal recipient of the welding portion will have a guaranteed spot at the State Leadership & Skills Conference welding competition in April as those spots tend to fill quite quickly.
• All participants must bring a resume for the job interview portion and any safety equipment outlined in the technical standards document.

Date	Location	Building	Address	Start Time	End Time	Registration limit per school /Location Max	Registration Open/Close Dates
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025	Fox Valley Technical College	Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC)	4200 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902	7:45-8:15 AM Registration 8:15 AM Start	1:45 PM	6 per school / 32 Max	Open 9/5/25 – Close 9/17/25
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025	Mid-State Technical College	AMETA Center	5000 Coye Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54481	8:30 AM Registration 9:00 AM Start	1:00 PM	5 per school / 36 Max	Open 9/16/25 – Close 10/1/25
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025	Blackhawk Technical College	IMEC Building	6004 S County Rd G, Janesville, WI 53546	8:30 AM	12:30 PM	4 per school / 24 Max	Open 9/22/25 – Close 10/8/25