SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure that America has a skilled workforce.
A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.
Lehigh Valley, Pa., boasts the only SkillsUSA Council that not only offers all the benefits of the SkillsUSA national organization, but also professional development conferences and interest clubs year-round. It helps vocational-technical students learn about potential career paths by teaching leadership skills and connecting them with regional business leaders.