Regional Competitions

Why Attend?

  • Compete in Prestige: Participate in nearly 80 skill and leadership contests designed by industry experts to mirror current occupational standards.

  • Win Big: Earn scholarships, tools, and prizes that can propel your career forward.

  • Network with the Best: Connect with peers and industry professionals who share your passion and drive.

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Leadership team at skills competition in Michigan

Most contests will start with a competition in your Region in February in order to qualify for the State Conference in April.

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2025 – Intent to Compete Form due

  • January 15, 2026 – Membership due in Register Portal

  • See dates below – Regional Registration Due

  • February 15, 2026 – Direct to State Form due – If your Region is not holding competition for a specific contest, submit a Direct to State form through your Regional Representative for each contestant/team, so we may effectively plan the State Conference competition.

  • February 18, 2026 – Regional payments due

Updates from the Regions will be posted below as we receive the information. If you have questions, contact your Regional Representative.

Region 1 Representatives:

Senior Rep: Scott Biggs

Junior Rep: Peter Gonzalez

Region 1

Map of Michigan highlighting the Lower Peninsula and the Region 4 area in blue, with the SkillsUSA logo at the top.

Registration has closed

Registration is due January 30, 2026

Payment is due February 18, 2026

All students require Resumes and SkillsUSA Code of Conduct Forms, to be turned in at the day of competition.

Region 2 - East Representatives:

Senior Rep: Samantha Giambrone

Junior Rep: Heather Turak

Region 2 - East

Map of Michigan showing the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula, with a focus on the Detroit region in the southeast.

Registration has closed

Registration extended to February 4, 2026

Payment is due February 18, 2026

All students require Resumes and SkillsUSA Code of Conduct Forms, to be turned in at the day of competition.

Region 2-West Representatives:

Senior Rep: Aaron Gaertner

Junior Rep: Shelley Pierce

Region 2 - West

Map of the United States highlighting Region 2 West in yellow, with the SkillsUSA logo at the top right.

Registration has closed

Registration is due January 15, 2026

$10 per person late rate will apply for registrations Jan 16-30

Payment is due February 18, 2026

All students require Resumes and SkillsUSA Code of Conduct Forms, to be turned in at the day of competition.

Region 3 Representatives:

Senior Rep: Dave Urlaub

Junior Rep: Jamie Burns

Region 3

Region 3 is generously sponsored by Michigan Sugar

Map of the United States highlighting the Great Lakes region in red, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of other nearby states. The map is titled "SkillsUSA" at the top.

Registration has closed

Registration has been extended to February 3, 2026

$10 per person late rate will apply for registrations Jan 29-30

Payment is due February 18, 2026

All students require Resumes and SkillsUSA Code of Conduct Forms, to be turned in at the day of competition.

Region 4

Region 4 Representatives:

Senior Rep: Josh Blumensaadt

Junior Rep: Trent Bellingar

Map of Michigan showing its division into two regions: Upper Peninsula in orange and Lower Peninsula in gray.

Registration has closed

Registration is due January 21, 2026

Payment is due February 18, 2026

All students require Resumes and SkillsUSA Code of Conduct Forms, to be turned in at the day of competition.

Region 5 Representative:

Senior Rep: Jeremy Houser

Junior Rep: Jared Diephouse

Region 5

Map of the Detroit area in Michigan highlighting the Lansing and Detroit regions.

Registration has closed

Registration is due January 29, 2026

Payment is due February 18, 2026

All students require Resumes and SkillsUSA Code of Conduct Forms, to be turned in at the day of competition.