SKILLSUSA KENTUCKY-This page is under construction-Updates Coming!!
Save the date!!! State Leadership Conference: March 31-April 4, 2026
Location: Crowne Plaza, Louisville, KY
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.
We have many ways for you to partner. Please let us know how we can help you select a partnership option or if can developed a personalized plan. If you are interested in sponsoring SkillsUSA Kentucky, there are many opportunities and it does not take a lot of money. Please let us know by contacting: Kimberly.Woodall@education.ky.gov
Our Mission: SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.
Please email: Kimberly.woodall@education.ky.gov for more information.
2025-26 State Officer Team
Taylor Strange-Post-Secondary Officer, Barren County ATC/Western Kentucky University
Lydia Chenalut-Clark County ATC, President
Cayden Estes, Murray-Calloway ATC, Vice-President
Jason Hall, Bullitt County ATC, Treasurer
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