SkillsUSA South Dakota: where students become the skilled workforce SD employers need.
We're a statewide partnership of students, instructors, and industry preparing South Dakota's emerging workforce through career & technical education, leadership development, and championship-level competition.
- 2,400+
- SD students served
- 50+
- Active chapters
- 100+
- Competitions
- 1965
- Serving SD since
Built for South Dakota's skilled trades, technology, and service careers
SkillsUSA South Dakota helps middle school, high school, and post-secondary students translate classroom learning into real-world skills employers across the state actually hire for — welding, automotive, healthcare, IT, construction, cosmetology, criminal justice, and more.
- Hands-on competitions judged by SD industry pros
- Leadership and employability training
- Direct pipeline to South Dakota employers
- Scholarship and certification pathways
What SkillsUSA South Dakota delivers
Technical Skills
Industry-aligned competitions in 100+ trade, technical, and skilled service occupations across South Dakota.
Leadership
Elected state officers, advisor training, and employability workshops that build the next generation of SD leaders.
Recognition
Local, state, and national championships, scholarships, and direct introductions to South Dakota employers.
Thank you to our amazing SkillsUSA South Dakota partners
These South Dakota employers, industry leaders, and technical colleges sponsor SkillsUSA South Dakota — funding competitions, scholarships, and the career & technical education that builds SD's skilled workforce.
Check out what's happening on social media
Follow SkillsUSA South Dakota on Facebook for live updates from state and national competitions, chapter shout-outs, and the SD students and advisors making it happen.
Invest in South Dakota's workforce.
South Dakota sponsors fund scholarships, equipment, and championship-level competitions that develop the trades and tech talent your business depends on.
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