SkillsUSA Minnesota

09/14/2026

🎮 PLAYER 1… PRESS START! 🎮

🚨 SKILLSUSA MINNESOTA FALL LEADERSHIP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚨

This year’s theme is LEVEL UP, and we’re ready to help you take your SkillsUSA game to the NEXT LEVEL! ⬆️

📅 October 29–31, 2026
📍 Best Western – Willmar, MN
💰 $60 per person — includes food, meals & activities for all 3 days!

🕹️ CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER:
👩‍💼 Chapter Leader
📣 Team Builder
💡 Idea Creator
🎯 Future State Officer
🏆 SkillsUSA Champion

Whatever character you choose, you’ll GAIN EXPERIENCE, UNLOCK NEW SKILLS, and LEVEL UP!

Over three action-packed days, students and advisors will learn by doing. We’ll take everything that goes into running a successful SkillsUSA chapter over an entire year and pack it into one hands-on training experience!

🎮 YOUR MISSIONS INCLUDE:
🔓 Unlocking leadership skills
🤝 Learning how to work as a team
📋 Learning how to run successful chapter meetings
📣 Creating chapter activities & projects
💪 Building confidence and leadership experience
⭐ Learning how to make your chapter stronger
🏅 Discovering what it takes to become a SkillsUSA Minnesota State Officer

And the best part? You don’t have to be a “pro” to play! Whether you’re brand new to SkillsUSA or ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, there’s a place for you at Fall Leadership.

💥 GAIN EXPERIENCE. UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL. LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP.

🎮 Your next level starts October 29!

👉 Registration is OPEN! Get your students and advisors registered and join us in Willmar!

09/11/2026

We Remember.

Today, SkillsUSA Minnesota pauses to remember September 11, 2001.

We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who ran toward danger to help others.

We remember the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, and everyday Americans who showed incredible courage, compassion, and selflessness.

And we remember the way our nation came together — neighbors helping neighbors, communities supporting one another, and people choosing kindness in the face of tragedy.

As SkillsUSA students, advisors, and industry partners, we strive to build the same qualities of service, leadership, responsibility, and courage in the next generation.

Today, we honor those we lost by remembering, serving others, and choosing to make our communities stronger.

We will never forget.

09/09/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚨

🎮⬆️ LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP! ⬆️🎮

Get ready for the SkillsUSA Minnesota Fall Leadership Conference!

📅 October 29–31, 2026
📍 Best Western – Willmar, MN
💰 $60 per person — includes food, meals & activities for all three days!

This year’s theme is LEVEL UP, and that’s exactly what we’re challenging our students to do!

At Fall Leadership, students and advisors will learn by doing. Over three action-packed days, we’ll walk through everything it takes to run a successful SkillsUSA chapter—taking the activities, meetings, projects, leadership responsibilities, and requirements of an entire year and putting them into one hands-on, 3-day training experience!

🚀 Students will LEVEL UP by:
⭐ Building confidence and leadership skills
⭐ Learning how to run a successful chapter
⭐ Taking on leadership roles and working as a team
⭐ Learning how to make their chapter stronger
⭐ Discovering what it takes to become a SkillsUSA Minnesota State Officer
⭐ Connecting with other SkillsUSA students from across Minnesota

Whether you're a new member ready to get involved or an experienced member ready to take the next step, Fall Leadership is your chance to LEVEL UP!

💥 Don’t just participate. Step up. Take the challenge. LEVEL UP!

📢 Registration is OPEN! Get your students and advisors registered today and join us October 29–31 in Willmar!

08/26/2026

This year marks a true milestone for SkillsUSA Minnesota. We are celebrating 60 years of promoting Career & Technical Education in the state of Minnesota!

We would love for you to share your story with us on social media or through joining our Alumni Association! Comment below or click the link to join the fun!

Fill out this form to learn more about how you can support SkillsUSA MN as an Alumni!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBHS0bsYXr8iiY4U_woFO1XU5A1FfVF0Hwr1MmL7BO1PfXNw/viewform?usp=header

08/24/2026

Chapter Advisors: start your school year strong by attending the inaugural SkillsUSA Point, a FREE virtual event designed specifically for advisors, on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 1–4 p.m. ET.
Whether you're a new or returning advisor, you can benefit from receiving the latest SkillsUSA updates, discovering new programs and resources, connecting with fellow advisors, and gathering ideas to help you build a successful chapter this year.
We encourage all of our chapter advisors to take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for the year ahead.
🔗 Register today!

08/24/2026

Check out Soren Oleson from Roseau! Our advisors are some pretty amazing people that make us so proud!

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Olesen Recognized as AWS Northern Plains Section Educator
ROSEAU, Minn. — Roseau High School welding, machine shop and Work-Based Learning (WBL) teacher Soren Olesen has been recognized by the American Welding Society Northern Plains Section as its Section Educator for his contributions to welding education and the welding industry in 2025. The Northern Plains Section serves AWS members across North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
The recognition comes from Olesen’s peers within AWS and follows continued investment in welding education at Roseau High School. Earlier this year, the school received a $5,548 AWS Foundation Welding Workforce Grant to purchase equipment and materials providing students with additional hands-on experience with industry-relevant welding processes and technology.
“All across the country, welding professionals are in high demand, and it’s an ongoing challenge for schools to train enough individuals to meet the needs of local industry,” said Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the AWS Foundation. “We are proud to support schools in enhancing and growing welding programs that play a vital role in developing the workforce needed to strengthen our communities.”
Olesen has taught Career and Technical Education since 2015, previously teaching CTE classes at Indus School before joining Roseau High School in 2023, where he teaches welding and machine shop and coordinates Work-Based Learning. His classes combine hands-on technical education with industry partnerships and work-based learning to help students develop skills and discover career opportunities in the skilled trades.
“Welding is the skill we teach, but what we are really building is capability,” Olesen said. “Students learn that they can make something, solve a problem and become useful to an employer and their community. Once a young person discovers that, it can change what they believe is possible for their future.”
About the American Welding Society
The American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines.

06/10/2026

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since NLSC 2026. 💙
As we settle back into our routines, we’re still reflecting on the incredible memories made, lessons learned, and friendships strengthened throughout the week. From competition successes and leadership development to cheering each other on and representing Minnesota on the national stage, every moment was one to remember.
These are just a few of the highlights from an unforgettable week. Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible and to the students who represented Minnesota with excellence, passion, and pride.

06/10/2026

Minnesota showed up and showed out! 🏆💙

Congratulations to all of our incredible SkillsUSA Minnesota competitors who earned a spot on the podium. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of the way you represented our state. Every medal, every accomplishment, and every moment on that stage is a testament to your skill and determination.

06/03/2026

A huge thank you to our Minnesota SkillsUSA sponsors for your continued support! Your investment helps create opportunities for students to grow as leaders, develop career-ready skills, and achieve their goals. We are grateful for all you do to help our members Champion Their Future!

06/03/2026

Our amazing Minnesota dance moves at opening session of NLSC!!