The SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference, presented by Construction Ready, is the premier CTE event in the state of Florida. The top students in over 100 different occupational and technical competitions gather to compete against their peers for an opportunity to compete at the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta each June. These competitions allow students to hone their technical skills, connect with business and industry, and become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.

In addition to competitions, students are invited to participate in other conference activities to further their careers and connect them with potential future employers. During the Meet the Employer Career Fair, more than 50 local, state, and national companies are looking to recruit and hire students for immediate job openings. The Career Expo showcases business and industry partners and their products, services, and career opportunities. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2026

HOTEL BOOKING DEADLINE: February 27, 2026

SCHOOL REGISTRATION PAYMENT DEADLINE: March 6, 2026

Students must be joined SkillsUSA members prior to February 1 to be eligible for competition.
Some regions have earlier membership deadlines; check with your Regional Coordinator for more information.

The SLSC25 Conference Guide will be available November 1!

CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR INVOICE

Note: A 2.5% administrative fee is added to all credit card transactions.
Be sure to note your invoice number and school name.

Information for Parents, Guests, and Other Observers Not Attending With a School

Download the Visitor Access to Conference Information Sheet for more information on purchasing Conference Day Passes, Closing Ceremony Tickets, or a full Conference Name Badges.

Pre-purchases are strongly encouraged!

Students must have their contestant number
and date of birth to access individual scorecards.

Following the Closing and Awards Ceremony, there is a mandatory meeting for all Gold medalists and their advisors to obtain registration information about the National Conference. Information regarding the national conference will also be distributed via the Tuesday Times prior to the state conference.