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SkillsUSA Kentucky SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.

SkillsUSA is a vital solution to the growing U.S. skills gap. This non-profit partnership of students, instructors and industry ensures Kentucky and America has the skilled workforce it needs to stay competitive. SkillsUSA Kentucky, endorsed by the Kentucky Department of Education, serves more than 3,500 students and instructors each year in middle, high schools, and postsecondary. This diverse talent pipeline covers 100 trade, technical and skilled service occupations, the majority STEM-related.

SkillsUSA Kentucky is off to the races—and ready to Level Up!This year’s Kentucky Leadership Training Institute (KLTI) w...
10/17/2026

SkillsUSA Kentucky is off to the races—and ready to Level Up!

This year’s Kentucky Leadership Training Institute (KLTI) was a runaway success. Student leaders from across the Commonwealth stepped up to the starting gate to sharpen their skills. Grounded in the SkillsUSA Framework, our hands-on workshops and team-building sessions challenged members to push past their limits, unlock new potential, and sprint straight into the winner's circle of career readiness!


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A huge congratulations to our SkillsUSA Kentucky Officer Team members for earning the prestigious SkillsUSA National Sta...
09/30/2026

A huge congratulations to our SkillsUSA Kentucky Officer Team members for earning the prestigious SkillsUSA National Statesman Award at Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI):

Jermaine Poynter- SkillsUSA Kentucky State Director
Abbey Doyle- Barren County ATC
Alyssa VanMeter- Henderson County High School
Joseph Muse- Clark County ATC
Ellen Zambrano- University of Louisville
Aaron Keeton- Clark County ATC (Advisor)

This week, these student leaders and advisors put leadership into action—mastering the SkillsUSA Framework, engaging in civic advocacy on Capitol Hill, and representing Kentucky’s CTE students on the national stage.

This honor is awarded only to members who demonstrate deep civic awareness, master the SkillsUSA Framework, and effectively advocate for Career and Technical Education (CTE) during direct meetings with members of Congress and national leaders on Capitol Hill.

We are so proud of your dedication to excellence, skilled trades, and student leadership!


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It was an emotional and solemn afternoon as the SkillsUSA Kentucky State Officer Team were able to attend a wreath layin...
09/30/2026

It was an emotional and solemn afternoon as the SkillsUSA Kentucky State Officer Team were able to attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington Cemetery.

The SkillsUSA Kentucky Officer Team went to Capitol Hill for Advocacy Visits and had the honor of meeting with Senator R...
09/29/2026

The SkillsUSA Kentucky Officer Team went to Capitol Hill for Advocacy Visits and had the honor of meeting with Senator Rand Paul, who took time out of his busy schedule to speak with us about the impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and SkillsUSA. We also got to meet with staff members from US Representative James Comer’s Office. Thank you to our leaders for supporting SkillsUSA and technical education.

It was a very humbling experience for the SkillsUSA Kentucky Officer Team to visit the National Holocaust Museum
09/29/2026

It was a very humbling experience for the SkillsUSA Kentucky Officer Team to visit the National Holocaust Museum

WLTI 2026 Twilight Tour
09/28/2026

WLTI 2026 Twilight Tour

09/27/2026
09/27/2026

The powerhouse duo of Evan Chow and James Sutherland, our Mechatronics competitors, have been awarded Best of Nation 🎉🇺🇸 This special recognition is awarded to the competitor or team that exemplifies overall excellence 💯

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