The SkillsUSA Florida Championships are 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 pertains to SkillsUSA Florida State Championships events and applies only to regional events when expressly stated. For information on national contest updates, visit updates.skillsusa.org.

Interested in supporting our competitions? Fill out this form!

Our competitions are a cooperative effort between SkillsUSA, industry, and educators, with each contest facilitated and supported by business and industry partners. 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 interested in applying should download and review the requirements, complete the application, and submit 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.

REGISTRATION CHANGES: 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.

 

Join us for Advisor Meetings throughout the school year to prepare for programming and events. Find more information in the Advisor Roadmap and Reference Guide.

  • Advisor Back to School Meeting: September 15 at 6 PM ET and September 16 at 10 AM ET, Virtual
    • View the Recording (YouTube)
    • Download the slide deck (.pptx version)
    • Download the slide deck (.pdf version)
  • Advisor Meeting and Planning Session (AMPS): November 10, 10 AM to 3 PM, Leesburg. Augustine, FL
  • Preparing for Competition for Advisors: December 9 at 6 PM ET and December 10 at 10 AM ET, Virtual
    • View the Recording (YouTube)
    • Download the slide deck (.pptx version)
    • Download the slide deck (.pdf version)
  • SLSC27 Orientation: February 2 at 6 PM ET and February 3 at 10 AM ET, Virtual
    • View the Recording (YouTube)
    • Download the slide deck (.pptx version)
    • Download the slide deck (.pdf version)
  • NLSC Delegation Meeting: May 6, 6 PM ET, Virtual, Invitation Only

Competition-Specific Updates + Supply Lists

We publish an update when a contest changes significantly from the official contest Technical Standards for a state competition. Contest committees may also release advance information to help prepare for competition. Check the national updates page regularly for webinars and other preparation materials.

The following competition was not included on the Contest Directory, but will be included as part of the SkillsUSA Florida State Championships. Refer to the national Technical Standards for contest preparation information.

  • Health Occupations Professional Portfolio

10/9/26

A webinar will be held on November 18, 2026 at 5 PM ET to review the national technical standards and competition processes. Students and advisors are encouraged to attend. Visit updates.skillsusa.org for more information.

9/17/26

2027 Competition Theme
The competition theme for Creative Freestyle Design is Decades.

10/9/26

A webinar will be held on November 12, 2026 at 2 PM ET to review the national technical standards and competition processes. Students and advisors are encouraged to attend. Visit updates.skillsusa.org for more information.

9/17/26

2027 Competition Theme
The competition theme for fantasy makeup is Mythical Creatures.

9/17/26

To support preparation for the SkillsUSA Championships, an informational webinar will be offered for advisors, competitors, and state directors. The session will review the revised competition scope and guidelines, including changes designed to better reflect workforce and industry applications. Participants will learn about key updates and expectations to help them prepare effectively for Mobile Robotics Technology competition.

Save the Date – Upcoming Competition Update Webinar:

Competitors and advisors are strongly encouraged to attend and to continue monitoring the official Competition Updates webpage for the most current information. A recording of the session will be posted as a Competition-Specific Update within a few days following the webinar.

9/17/26

Check the National Updates page for a sample project and other preparation tools.

10/9/26

A webinar will be held on November 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET to review the national technical standards and competition processes. Students and advisors are encouraged to attend. Visit updates.skillsusa.org for more information.