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Conferences
To attend any of our conferences, participants must have a signed Personal Liability & Medical Release Form, Code of Conduct, and Photography and Sound Release (this is on form that the advisor will keep with their records)
October 19 – 11, 2023
Mid-America Leadership Conference (Mid-Am)
Ramada River’s Edge Convention Center, Columbus
This conference (originally Region IV – VICA Leadership Conference) has been existence since 1977 and originated in Kearney, NE. Mid-Am has been hosted by Columbus and the New World Inn/ Ramada River’s Edge Conference Center for 40 years.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Commissioner’s Recognition – State Capital Rotunda
Nationals Winner Recognition
NEBRASKA STATE CAPITOL ROTUNDA
Recognition of the 2023 SkillsUSA National’s Champions.
December 6, 2023 and March 1, 2024
Middle School SkillsUSA
East Conference
December 6, 2023
Location: Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center
West Conference
March 1, 2024
Location: Fonner Park in Grand Island – Heartland Events Center
February 2024
SkillsUSA Week
Febuary 2024
Legislative Day
Location: Lincoln, State Capital
February or March 2024
State Officer Planning Session for
State Leadership Conference
Location: Grand Island
April 11-13, 2024
State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLC)
Heartland Events Center & Fonner Park, Grand Island
The philosophy of the Championships is to reward students for excellence, to involve industry in directly evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employers’ needs. More than 2000 people – including students, teachers and business partners – are expected to participate in the two and one-half day event.
Future Dates at Heartland Events Center & Fonner Park • Grand Island
2025 | April 10-12 2026 | April 9-11
2027 | April 8-10 2028 | April 6-8
2029 | April 5-7 2030 | April 4-6
June 2 – 6, 2024
NCE Conference
Location: Kearney, NE
Future NCE Conference Dates
June 8-12, 2025 (Kearney, NE)
June 7-11, 2026 (Kearney, NE)
Jun 24-28, 2024
National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC)
Atlanta, GA
SkillsUSA 2022 National Conference
Future NLSC Dates
June 23-27, 2025 (Atlanta, GA)
June 22-26, 2026 (Atlanta, GA)
June 21-25, 2027 (Atlanta, GA)
September 2024
Fall Leadership Conferences
This one-day conference is for middle school and high school students to participate in leadership activities, chapter training, and career awareness. $30/registration fee for both students and advisors. Includes lunch and t-shirt.
East Conference
DATE: TBD 8:00 a – 2:30 p
LOCATION: Northeast Community College, Norfolk
West Conference
DATE: TBD 8:00 a – 2:30 p
LOCATION: Central Community College, Hastings