National Leadership and Skills Conference

6/1/24 UPDATE-  NLSC Conference schedule has been released.  Don’t forget to download the official conference app for all up to date information.

5/22/24 UPDATE- Competitor emails with testing information has been sent and testing for NLSC 2024 is officially open. Customer Care with SkillsUSA is available to assist with testing issues or concerns.

Testing centers/proctors for competitor testing please review this document for additional information and insight.

Preparation Materials

The information provided is to help support contestants, advisors, administers and family and friends as they prepare for NSLC.  Please check back often as SkillsUSA continues to update their NLSC materials the close we get to June.

• Association Conference Guide
  • Important and helpful information to help your trip: travel, parking, restaurants, hotel booking, etc.
• Conference Schedule
• Accessibility and Accommodation Needs
• Safety and Security 
• Atlanta Information Directory
• Conference Venues
• Atlanta Attractions
• GWCC Parking Information
• General Atlanta Parking Information
• Airport Transportation Options
• Conference attire

• Conference Maps
  • State Farm Arena
  • Downtown Atlanta
  • Suggest Walking Paths

Things to keep in mind as you prepare to travel:

• Venues and restaurants around/at the conference center are cashless.  Please plan accordingly if you know you will need to purchase meals, activities or items while at NLSC.
• Bags at the General Session and Awards Session- Bags larger then 14 x 14 x 6 and water/drink bottles are prohibited from being allowed in the arena.  No backpacks will be allowed in the are arena.  If you need to take an item in with your please make sure your bag meets size requirements.
• Download the NLSC official app for the conference to see agendas and up to date information.
• What to wear?  Weather at NLSC can vary day to day, we encourage you to check the weather before packing.  Sunscreen, light jacket/umbrella, good walking shoes and refillable water bottle are all things to consider packing.  Also, double check your technical standards for contest clothing requirements.  Double check you packed your official dress.
  • Clothing requirements for NLSC by activity.

Registration and Hotels

Accommodation Needs-  If a conference attendee is need of accommodation support while at NLSC it is important to make those requests inside the registration system while registering.  If accommodations are needed after registration is closed you can use the online form .    Learn more about accessibility and accommodations by watching this video

REGISTRATION

Conference registration will be $305 per person.

• Cancellations/No Refunds
  There are no refunds or online registration extensions after deadline.
• All schools must have payment submitted to Oklahoma SkillsUSA by May 31st.

All conference participants attending NLSC require badge credentials. Registration will open to the public beginning May 21st. The registration link will be available on the national SkillsUSA Website.

HOTELS   

Oklahoma Delegation will be staying at the Hilton Atlanta.

• Hotel Map
• Hotel Guide

Reminders:  Check payments must be at the hotel 14 days prior to arrival.  If paying by credit card please reach out directly to hotel for payment link.

Hotel Reservation Guide

Issues using Passkey? Please contact Passkey tech support: SkillsUSANLSC@HPNGlobal.com  or 480-998-9770 Ext:2

Competition Information

As you prepare for NLSC make sure you are aware of all of the important rules and regulations.  It is the responsibility of the contestant to make sure they are abiding by all policies/rules/regulations of SkillsUSA for NLSC.

• SkillsUSA Championships General Regulations
• SkillsUSA Championships Official Operating Policies
• Competition Clothing Classifications   
• Competitors Checklist
• Competition Updates–  Please be checking often to gain insight or adjustments to contests
• Code of Conduct– all conference participants are held responsible to the SkillsUSA Code of Conduct upon registration of the conference.
• Competition Tool List– Check technical standards and competition updates for requirements

Remember: Please make sure you are double checking your contest technical for clothing requirements prior to leaving for NLSC.  Don’t lose clothing points for having the wrong socks, shoes, pants, etc…   Clothing assessments will be done prior to your contest starting. 

National

Competitor

Checklist

The 4 Keys to Success as you prepare for competition

• Review the SkillsUSA Championship Technical Standards. Available to professional members through Absorb.
• Complete Required Online Submission(s). Based on your specific contests areas.
• Complete Your Online Test(s)
• Check for Competition Updates

Important dates and reminders:

• Online submissions must be complete by June 6, 2024 at 5:00pm E.T. Check Technical Standards and updates to learn about your contests submissions. 
• Online testing guidelines and timelines.  Please read carefully.
  • Email address affiliated with NLSC conference registration will be used for testing information.
  • May 22-June 6: National competitor online testing window
  • June 6: Deadline to complete online testing by 5pm E.T
  • Details about testing substitutions found in online testing guidelines and timelines.