Get Involved with SkillsUSA Michigan
SkillsUSA Michigan is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades.
Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
We believe every student possesses untapped potential to excel and innovate within these evolving industries. By providing the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary for growth, we're not just preparing students for the jobs of today; we're equipping them to drive the advancements of tomorrow. This is why we do what we do: to transform the skilled trades into a first-choice career path that is attractive, accessible, and aligned with the values of a new generation of workers seeking purpose, safety, and sustainability in their professional lives.
Build Your Future Workforce with Our Talent Pipeline
The skills gap is the divide between the millions of in-demand skilled trades jobs available right now and the number of qualified applicants ready and able to fill them. If you’re a member of any industry related to the skilled trades, you know the skills gap and its effect on your industry’s present and future all too well.
That’s why you need to know SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. We’re a student-led partnership of education and industry that’s building the skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one.
Whether you’re an individual or you’re looking for an opportunity for your corporate team, here’s how you can help:
Volunteer
As a volunteer, you can lend your time and expertise in various capacities – from event planning and logistics to mentorship and workshop facilitation. Your involvement directly supports the development of our students’ skills and leadership abilities. Click above to email us about volunteer opportunities.
Judge
Our competitions and events are only as effective as the quality of their judging. Professionals from industry and education are crucial to evaluate student performances in over 100 different contests. By serving as a judge, you help maintain the standard of excellence associated with SkillsUSA, providing constructive feedback that guides our students towards improvement and success.
Donate Prizes
Every year, we rely on the community and businesses to help us stock the State Leadership and Skills Conference prize room, ensuring all medalists in every event receive a prize for their excellence and dedication to their future occupation.
Donate Funds
Your monetary donation SkillsUSA Michigan ensures that our not-for-profit organization can continue to empower students to become skills professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
Partners and Sponsorships
SkillsUSA Michigan Partners and Sponsors are vital to the success of our programming and our students. Partners and Sponsors help ensure our curriculum reflects the ever-changing industry standards and provide opportunities for students to build their skills in real-world environments. You will have a hand to shape the pipeline of skilled individuals to help fuel businesses and the economy.
Exhibit
Signing up as an exhibitor is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your school, company, or products to the students interested in careers in technical, skilled, and service occupation occupations at our annual State Leadership and Skills Conference. Options are available for the entire weekend, or just a specific day.