Your NLSC Checklist
SkillsUSA members, reach out to your SkillsUSA State Director to determine when your state will begin and end the registration process.
Everything you need to plan your trip to the
National Leadership & Skills Conference.
Registration
The SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference is the largest showcase of technical and leadership skills in the country and a must-attend event for students and teachers looking to pursue a career in the skilled trades or technology fields.
Available May 21!
Volunteer at the National Competitions
We need people to assist with managing the competitions or with judging them on Wednesday and Thursday during the week of the conference.
For detailed information about the SkillsUSA Championships, visit this page. For a brief description of each contest, click here.
If you would like to volunteer your service, please fill out this form.
Discover Atlanta
Need some ideas for what to do outside the conference? Look no further! We have compiled a list of all of the key attractions and sights that make Atlanta great and some even offer discounts just for our conference attendees.
Housing
We have selected hotels all within a short distance to the Georgia World Congress Center and State Farm Arena.
Please reach out to your SkillsUSA State Director for state association information about your state-assigned hotel.
Housing for business and industry supporters, TECHSPO exhibitors, Technical Committee, and general attendees is now open!
NOTE: HPN Global is the only official housing agency for SkillsUSA's National Leadership & Skills Conference. SkillsUSA will not call attendees to sell rooms or to obtain personal information. If you are contacted by anyone offering to make your hotel reservation for the 2024 NLSC, we urge you to not use their services and report this to the SkillsUSA's national headquarters.
Transportation
Getting from the Atlanta Airport to Downtown
Dart Airport Hotel Shuttle
SkillsUSA has partnered with Dart Airport Transfers to offer a discounted rate for airport to hotel shuttle and private car services for SkillsUSA attendees. You will receive a discounted rate when you book online using promo code, “SKILLS24”. Visit the booking portal to receive the discounted rate.
For large group inquiries (40 or more passengers) or groups arriving outside of normal shuttle hours, complete a Pick Me Up Dart Quick Quote Request Form and provide details on your transportation needs and Dart will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
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Adults: $25 each way ($5 off)
Students: $20 each way ($5 off)
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Arrival Shuttle Service – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Departure shuttle Service – 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MARTA Atlanta’s Rapid Transit
Riding MARTA, Atlanta’s rapid transit system, from the airport to your downtown hotel is easy.
Participants will go to the Domestic Terminal, between the North and South baggage claims. Take the Red and Gold lines to the Five Points or Peachtree Center, depending on your assigned hotel.
Airline Discounts
Take advantage of exclusive discounts for airline tickets when you attend the National Leadership & Skills Conference.
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Delta Air Lines is offering special discounts for NLSC attendees. Go to bit.ly/nlsc-delta24 to book your flights.
You may also call Delta Meeting Network at 1-800-328-1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Central time) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3AA.
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United Airlines is offering special discounts for NLSC attendees. Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call the United Meetings Reservation Desk at (800) 426-1122* Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Central time) and Saturday–Sunday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (Central time) and refer to discount code ZNZX278890.
*Booking fees are waived for NLSC reservations.
Parking
Find out where you can park in the city or take advantage of parking discounts.
Cars
General Atlanta Parking
There are many public parking garages and surface lots located all around the city of Atlanta, check out this website to find the closest spot to you!
GWCC Parking
The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) offers convenient on-campus parking with two surface lots (Blue and Yellow) and three parking decks (Red, Orange and Green) for visitors, attendees, and staff for on-site events. There are thousands of parking spaces to make visiting the GWCC convenient.
Look at the GWCC Campus and Area Maps for parking location details.
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Daily Parking at the Red, Orange and Green Deck and Yellow and Blue Lot is
$10 pre-purchase
$15 day of arrival
There are multi-day passes available for the following:
3 days parking pass: Tuesday – Thursday
5 days parking pass: Monday – Friday
7 days parking pass: Friday – Friday
Busses, Trailers, and Oversized Vehicles
The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) conveniently operates an on-site, 540,000-square-foot Marshalling Yard on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. adjacent to the Yellow Lot. The GWCC Marshalling Yard sits just seconds away from the GWCC loading docks and is patrolled 24 hours a day by GWCCA Public Safety officers to ensure safe access to and from the facility during the show.
Daily parking at the Marshalling Yard will be $30 pre-purchase.
Maps
Check out maps of the area around the conference space as well as key attractions so you know what to expect before you go.
Atlanta Attractions
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Georgia Aquarium
Experience over 11 million gallons of awe-inspiring wonders at Georgia Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the United States. Visit and learn about whale sharks, beluga whales, manta rays, penguins, sea lions, and our newest Sharks! As a friend of Georgia Aquarium, SkillsUSA is happy to present you with exclusive, online-only discounts on a variety of Georgia Aquarium tickets, including general admission, Behind the Seas Tours and animal encounters.
Admission Discounted Price: $34.99
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National Center for Human and Civil Rights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum and cultural institution that connects the U.S. Civil Rights Movement to human rights challenges today. The center believes in justice and dignity for all – and the power of people to make this real. It inspires people to tap their own power to change the world around them. Show your SkillsUSA conference badge at the door and receive discounted general admission.
Admission Discounted Price: $14
Show your SkillsUSA conference badge at the door and receive discounted general admission.
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World of Coca-Cola
Journey through the storied history of the iconic beverage brand, interact with a variety of exhibits, and sample beverages from around the world. Visit The Vault where our legendary secret formula for Coca-Cola is secured. Oh, and chill with the world's bubbliest polar bear.
Regular Price Ticket - $21
If you are visiting as a group of 15 or more, please fill out the online reservation form at: worldofcoca-cola.com/groups/form-group-reservation
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Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
The Chick-Fil-A College Football is the home of all things college football. Throw, kick a field goal and experience 94,000 square feet of the storied tradition of college football. Enjoy More than 50 engaging and interactive exhibits. A shrine to the greatest to ever play or coach the game. Show your SkillsUSA conference badge at the door and receive a 20% discount on general admission.
Admission Discounted Price: $23.65
Show your SkillsUSA conference badge at the door or purchase tickets using the link below and receive discounted general admission.
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Atlanta United FC
Watch the Atlanta United take on the Toronto FC on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission Discounted Price: $34 – $42
For questions or interest in purchasing 10+ tickets, please contact Ryan O’Connor at Ryan.Oconnor@atlutd.com or call directly at
470-341-3486 for more information.
