Key facts
- SkillsUSA announced its 2026 WorldSkills USA Team.
- The announcement occurred at the National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.
- The team will compete in Shanghai, China.
- The competition is known as the 'Olympics of Skilled Trades'.
SkillsUSA has officially announced and celebrated its 2026 WorldSkills USA Team during its annual National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) held this week in Atlanta. This elite U.S. delegation of trade champions is set to compete in the upcoming WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China. The event is widely recognized as the 'Olympics of Skilled Trades', highlighting the highest levels of vocational skill and competition.