ATLANTA — An estimated 15,000 attendees, including 6,094 student competitors, arrived at Atlanta’s World Congress Center in mid-June for the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership Skills Conference and TECHSPO to compete in more than 100 hands-on and leadership skills-based competitions.
SkillsUSA, founded in 1965, is a national membership association serving middle school, high school and college students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including roofing and other construction trades. The organization partners with students, teachers and industry leaders to ensure America has a skilled workforce.