Immersive Experience: Construction

June 2–4, 2026 | National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC)

Immersive Experience: Construction is a three-day, hands-on workforce development program at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference that allows students to experience the job before they get the job through authentic, industry-led learning.

Students can apply for the Bosch Community Fund Travel Grant to cover expenses. Details are below!

Agenda

Tuesday, June 2

  • Construction Scenario Challenges 

  • Columbus Tech Carpentry Training Trailer 

  • State Farm Arena Tour

Wednesday, June 3

  • Atlanta Brave’s Stadium Tour 

  • Cobb Galleria Active Jobsite Tour 

  • Lowe’s Store Walkthrough 

  • Employer Insights Panel

Thursday, June 4

  • NC3 Credentialing 

    • Snap - On Hand Tool ID: Hammers, Punches, and Chisels

    • Snap - On Hand Tool ID: Screwdrivers

    • 3M PPE: Head, Eye, and Face  

  • Celebration Dinner

Sponsored by:

    • Cost varies by state, and you should check with your state director regarding registration, hotel, and transportation costs. 

    • Chapters are responsible for all registration and hotel costs associated with the event.

    • Yes! Once a student is registered, their spot is secured.

    • Travel Grant funds may be used to help cover transportation, registration, and hotel costs. Once awarded, funds will be sent to the chapter via ACH.

    • Students should complete the Travel Grant application themselves.

    • There is no limit to the number of students who may attend from one school. There are only 100 total spots available for the event, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

  • The following meals will be provided for student members. Advisors/chaperones must cover their own meals. 

    Tuesday

    • Lunch vouchers for students will be provided 

    Wednesday

    • Lunch for students will be provided

    • Coffee, tea, snacks, and desserts will be provided

    Thursday

    • Lunch for students will be provided

    • A plated dinner will be provided

  • Students should dress in casual to business casual attire. A polo shirt tucked into jeans is a great example of appropriate attire. Throughout the event, students will interact with business and industry professionals, so we want everyone to present themselves in a polished and professional way.

    The following items are not appropriate for the event:

    • Graphic T-shirts or shirts with large logos, slogans, or graphics

    • Ripped, distressed, frayed, or overly faded jeans

    • Hoodies or sweatshirts

    • Athletic wear, including leggings, joggers, sweatpants, gym shorts, or track pants

    • Tank tops, spaghetti straps, or crop tops

    • Baseball caps, beanies, or casual hats worn indoors

    • Overly baggy clothing

    • Open-toed shoes

Other Questions?

Participation is limited to up to 100 SkillsUSA student members. Participants may NOT be registered competitors or conference delegates.

Who Can Register

  • High School SkillsUSA Student Members

  • College/Postsecondary SkillsUSA Student Members

Program Enrollment Required

  • Building Trades & Renovations

  • Carpentry

  • Electrical

  • HVACR

  • Plumbing

Quetsions & Answers

Registration

Travel Grant

Travel Grant Opportunity

Sponsored by the Bosch Community Fund

Students may be eligible to apply for a travel grant to support their travel to NLSC for the Immersive Experience: Construction event.

A big thank you to Bosch Community Fund for gifting $75,000 in travel grant funds for the Immersive Experience: Construction event! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to help support your students to make it to NLSC!

Application Details 

  • Optional Essay (500 words or less)

    • Describe your interest in or commitment to a construction career

    • Although no formal essay is required, consideration will be given to students who clearly explain how the funds would assist in their participation

  • Membership

    • Please upload proof of SkillsUSA membership for the 2025-26 academic year.

Note: Funds are distributed to the school, not directly to the student.

Travel Grant Amounts 

Travel grant award amounts are estimates and may change based on the number of selected participants and their distance from the conference site. Final award amounts may differ from those shown below.

SkillsUSA Regions

  • Opens: February 24, 2026 

    Closes: April 24, 2026 

    Notification: May 8, 2026

  • Opens: April 25, 2026 

    Closes: May 15, 2026 

    Notification: May 22, 2026

You can find the list of states eligible for Phase 1 and Phase 2 by clicking this link.