Contest Updates

The SkillsUSA Florida Championships is the premier career and technical competition in the state. Our Career Competitions are based on current industry trends and are designed, facilitated, and judged by industry professionals. The information on this page provides information on SkillsUSA Florida State Championships events, and is applicable to regional events only when expressly stated. For information on national contest updates, visit updates.skillsusa.org.

While competitions are facilitated by business and industry, our competitions are a cooperative effort between SkillsUSA, industry, and educators. A direct connection to the classroom is the best way we can ensure we are meeting current industry trends and demands, and SkillsUSA Florida is seeking educators in all trade areas to support our competitions through the State Education Team. Any instructor is interested in applying to join should download and read the requirements and fill out the application, along with a statement of support from the school administration.

For supply lists, contest outlines, uniform requirements, and general contest information, refer to the SkillsUSA Technical Standards (available with Professional Membership at absorb.skillsusa.org). Any additional contest information or changes to the Technical Standards for state-level competitions will be published here. Please check back regularly for updates and information. If no updates are posted below, refer to the official Technical Standards for contest information.

If you need to Add, Drop, or Change a contestant after the registration deadline, please fill out this form and return, or complete the form electronically using this link.

State Conference Resources + Guides

SLSC25 Know Before You Go – all the last-minute details and reminders about SLSC25!

SLSC25 Conference Guide

Professional Development Assessment Study Guide

SLSC25 Visitor Access to Conference – for parents and other supporters not attending with a school delegation

Contests by Cluster – list and description of contests available at the state competition by career cluster

Delegate Information

Request for Scoring Review for State Competitions – must be submitted within two weeks of the release of state conference scores.

State General Regulations – 2024-2025

Grievance Form – filed for rule violations only. See links below for the new procedure.

Contest Feedback Form

State Education Team Application Information and Eligibility

State Education Team Application

State Education Team Administration Support Letter

SLSC Bookkeeper Helpful Info Sheet

State Contest Updates + Supply Lists

If no updated supply list is posted for a competition, refer to the Technical Standards for the official supply list and contest information.

ALL COMPETITIONS: Resume and Preconference Submission Update – REVISED posted 3.4.25

The revised version of this update includes additional clarifying language and changes to Automotive Service, Cosmetology, and Barbering pre-conference submissions.

ALL CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION COMPETITIONS: Uniform Update – posted 2.17.25

Architectural Drafting Update – updated version posted 2.19.25

Audio Production Update – posted 2.11.25

Baking and Pastry Arts Update – posted 2.17.25

Barbering Update – posted 3.4.25

Career Pathways Showcase Update – posted 3.19.25

Carpentry Update – posted 3.21.25

Chapter Display Update – posted 3.19.25

CNC Competition Update (all contests) – posted 3.19.25

Computer Programming – posted 2.13.25 – In addition to the supplies and materials outlined in the Technical Standards, contestants must also bring a USB flash drive to submit their completed project. The flash drive may not be returned after the contest.

Cosmetology Update – posted 3.4.25

Culinary Arts Update – posted 2.5.25

Customer Service Update – posted 3.19.25

Diesel Equipment Technology Update – posted 3.19.25

Digital Cinema Update – posted 2.5.25

Electrical Construction Wiring Update – posted 2.5.25

Esthetics Update – posted 3.4.25

Graphics Imaging Sublimation Update – posted 3.19.25

Information Technology Services Update – posted 2.21.25

Job Interview Update – posted 3.19.25

Leadership Competition Rubrics – (housed on Google Drive) rubrics are used by judges to help make judging consistent. They are subject to change and should ONLY be used as a planning and preparation tool. Details rubrics of individual competitors are NOT available to contestants or advisors.

Nail Care Update – posted 3.4.25

Photography Update – posted 3.19.25

Plumbing Update – posted 3.21.25

Promotional Bulletin Board Update – posted 3.19.25

Teamworks Update – published 3.21.25

Video News Production Update – posted 3.19.25

Video Production Update – posted 2.5.25