Immersive Experience

June 21–24, 2027 | National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC)

Help your students explore beyond the classroom.

Immersive Experiences give SkillsUSA members opportunities to learn
through hands-on activities, visit industry sites, and talk with
professionals about different jobs, workplace expectations,
and career paths

Two experiences to share with students!

Immersive Experience: Construction
Immersive Experience: Transportation & Supply Chain

When

The National Leadership & Skills Conference takes place June 21–25, 2027,
with Immersive Experience programming running June 22, through June 24.
Participants are expected to attend the full conference, June 21–25.

What students can expect:

  • Activities may include industry site tours, employer workshops, panels with industry professionals, and opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials.

  • Students can see jobs up close, ask questions of people working in the field, and connect with potential employers and fellow SkillsUSA members.

Which students are eligible?

  • High school and college/postsecondary SkillsUSA members enrolled in a related construction, transportation, or manufacturing training program may participate.

  • Students can NOT be registered as NLSC competitors or conference delegates.

  • Space is limited to 100 students per experience.

How do advisors register students?

  • Register eligible students for their chosen Immersive Experience when your state’s NLSC registration opens.

  • There is no application to complete to be eligible for participation.

  • Contact your state director for registration procedures and availability.

What should chapters plan to pay?

  • Registration, hotel, and transportation costs vary by state. Chapters are responsible for registration and hotel costs. Check with your state director as you plan.

Immersive Experience: Construction

Tentative Agenda | June 21–25, 2027

All times are Eastern and subject to change. Bold activities are part of the Immersive Experience; other events are listed to support conference planning.

Monday, June 21

1 – 6 p.m.

Attend your state delegation meeting

Tuesday, June 22

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SkillsUSA TECHSPO

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SkillsUSA TECHSPO

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SkillsUSA TECHSPO

Immersive Experience: Construction –– Kickoff and Programming

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Recommended TECHSPO Visit

4 – 5 p.m.

Opening Session Doors Open

5:30 p.m.

Opening Session

7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23

Recommended SkillsUSA TECHSPO visit

8 – 9:30 a.m.

Immersive Experience: Construction – Programming

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 24

Recommended SkillsUSA TECHSPO visit

8 – 9:30 a.m.

Immersive Experience: Construction – Programming and Wrap Up

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Champions Festival

6 – 9:30 p.m.

Friday, June 25

4 p.m.

Awards Session

Community Service Project

9 a.m. – noon

Awards Session Doors Open

3 p.m.

Arrival and Release: Daily meeting locations, arrival instructions, and advisor pickup details will be shared before the conference. Students will be released at the end of each day’s Immersive Experience programming.

Conference Activities: Recommended TECHSPO visits are suggested planning windows. Students and advisors should coordinate participation in other NLSC activities with their state delegation.

Immersive Experience: Transportation & Supply Chain

Tentative Agenda | June 21–25, 2027

All times are Eastern and subject to change. Bold activities are part of the Immersive Experience; other events are listed to support conference planning.

Monday, June 21

1 – 6 p.m.

Attend your state delegation meeting

Tuesday, June 22

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SkillsUSA TECHSPO

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SkillsUSA TECHSPO

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SkillsUSA TECHSPO

Immersive Experience: Transportation & Supply Chain –– Kickoff and Programming

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Recommended TECHSPO Visit

4 – 5 p.m.

Opening Session Doors Open

5:30 p.m.

Opening Session

7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23

Recommended SkillsUSA TECHSPO visit

8 – 9:30 a.m.

Immersive Experience: Transportation & Supply Chain –– Programming

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 24

Immersive Experience: Transportation & Supply Chain –– Programming and Wrap Up

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Champions Festival

6 – 9:30 p.m.

Friday, June 25

4 p.m.

Awards Session

Recommended SkillsUSA TECHSPO visit

8 – 9:30 a.m.

Community Service Project

9 a.m. – noon

Awards Session Doors Open

3 p.m.

Arrival and Release: Daily meeting locations, arrival instructions, and advisor pickup details will be shared before the conference. Students will be released at the end of each day’s Immersive Experience programming.

Conference Activities: Recommended TECHSPO visits are suggested planning windows. Students and advisors should coordinate participation in other NLSC activities with their state delegation.