Help Us Produce a Flawless State and National Conference

Volunteer Your Time + Reduce Your State Conference Registration Fees

With over 100 state-level competitions, a dedicated team of volunteers is required to make it all come together. Hundreds of hours go into planning the State Leadership and Skills Conference, and the Courtesy Corps Team is the boots on the ground, making sure contests are set up, materials and lunches are delivered, and we provide the best possible experience for our members and stakeholders.

Participation in the Courtesy Corps is ideal for students who are new to SkillsUSA and unsure about competing, competitors who may not have qualified at the Regional event, or any other student or professional member looking to experience the conference from a backstage view. Participants in the Courtesy Corps may not serve as models or competitors during SLSC.

The Courtesy Corps is also a competition at SLSC, with the top students being selected to represent Florida at the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, GA, on June 18-25, 2027. This is an honor as all expenses are paid, including travel, lodging, and meals. The National Courtesy Corps team (NCC) is an integral part of NLSC, helping to bring to life over 100 competitions, supporting 200 business and industry partners and 7,000 competitors, and assisting with VIPs and during events like the Closing and Awards Ceremony.

There are two ways to participate at the State Leadership and Skills Conference:

1. Join the Leadership Team – submit your application by October 2 for a position on the Leadership Team. These students and advisors will arrive at the state conference early to begin set up, and will stay after the conference to assist with breakdown. Transportation, meals, and lodging to the State Leadership Conference are provided to the Leadership Team, as well as additional leadership training leading up to the conference.
2. Serve as a Courtesy Corps Member – submit your application by March 1 and participate in SLSC27 as a Courtesy Corps Member. These students will travel and stay with their school, and pay a reduced registration fee of $75. Some meals are provided. Courtesy Corps Members may not participate in the conference as competitors or models.

Review the Job Description and Expectation packet, submit the required signatures, and complete the online application.

LEADERSHIP TEAM: Apply by October 2, 2026

COURTESY CORPS MEMBERS: Apply by March 1, 2026

REQUIRED FOR ALL COURTESY CORPS: Virtual Orientation, April 2, 2026.

Based on the number of applications, virtual interviews may be scheduled for applicants in March, taking school breaks into account. Courtesy Corps Members must be registered by their school by March 22, and all paperwork is due by April 5, 2026.