SkillsUSA Wisconsin Post-Secondary

09/02/2026

Today, SkillsUSA Wisconsin College/Postsecondary joined our fellow Career and Technical Student Organizations — Business Professionals of America (BPA) and Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) — in presenting to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

Together, we shared how CTSOs are an important part of the Wisconsin technical college experience and how they complement what happens every day in our classrooms and labs.

For SkillsUSA, that means providing students with opportunities to develop technical, personal, and workplace skills through leadership development, competition, industry engagement, and service. BPA and PAS provide those same valuable opportunities within their respective career areas, giving students across the Wisconsin Technical College System another way to connect their education with their future careers.

CTSOs are more than competitions and conferences. They provide a co-curricular experience that helps students build confidence, develop leadership and teamwork skills, connect with industry, and represent their colleges at the state and national levels.

We were proud to stand alongside BPA and PAS today to share the successes of our students and demonstrate the important role CTSOs play in preparing Wisconsin’s next generation of skilled professionals and leaders.

Thank you to the WTCS Board for the opportunity to tell our story and for your continued support of Wisconsin’s technical college students!

09/02/2026

08/25/2026

From national SkillsUSA to Platteville! Welcome to the Pioneer family, Emma Schwantes! Hoping for big things! UW-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science UW-Platteville Women in STEM Program

https://www.uwplatt.edu/news/top-skillsusa-national-officer-transfers-uw-plattevilles-distance-engineering-program

08/19/2026

To celebrate Brandon’s birthday the College/Post-Secondary team went for ice cream after their training day. Happy Birthday Brandon!

08/19/2026

Today our officer team concluded their summer training session. Thank you to Mid-State Technical College AMETA center for hosting us.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to SkillsUSA Wisconsin for achieving the silver level for the standards of excellence. This is the 4th year our association has achieved this level.

In the SkillsUSA Press Room, you can read SkillsUSA Honors State Associations with Annual Awards for Excellence.

07/02/2026

06/24/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 2026-27 SkillsUSA membership theme: Level Up.

To "Level Up" is a call to action for our students, advisors, and partners. It means intentionally applying the principles of the SkillsUSA Framework to transition from competent to genuinely exceptional. By embracing this mindset, our members secure a trajectory of sustained excellence and responsibility in their chosen career paths.

This year, we challenge our entire network to:

✅ Commit to constant growth.
✅ Elevate your everyday standards.
✅ Own your career journey.

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Emma Schwantes on being elected to serve as a SkillsUSA National Officer during last week’s National Leadership & Skills Conference!

Emma has proudly served SkillsUSA Wisconsin for the past two years as both State Vice President and State President, demonstrating exceptional leadership, professionalism, and commitment to our organization.

This achievement did not happen by chance. Emma has worked tirelessly to develop her leadership skills, support members across Wisconsin, and represent our state with excellence at every opportunity. Her dedication, countless hours of preparation, and passion for SkillsUSA have earned her this well-deserved opportunity.

We are incredibly proud of Emma and know she will do an amazing job representing both SkillsUSA and Wisconsin on the national stage. Congratulations, Emma—we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make!