Celebrate the Next Step.
National Signing Day celebrates SkillsUSA students as they commit to the next chapter of their career journey. Chapters recognize graduating members who are entering the skilled workforce, beginning apprenticeships, continuing their technical education, or pursuing other career pathways. It’s an opportunity to celebrate student achievement, connect with industry partners, and showcase the value of career and technical education.
National Signing Day
National Signing Day
What: Celebration of the Skilled Trades.
When: May 5, 2027
Key Registration Info: Early bird registration is March 1- March 31. First 20 to register 10 students will receive a National Signing Day incentive.
First 3000 student signers registered by the early bird deadline will receive the official National Signing Day hat.
Registration closes May 1.
SkillsUSA National Signing Day is a nationwide celebration showcasing our next generation of skilled professionals and the skilled career paths that have been, are, and always will be essential to America’s future. Local SkillsUSA chapters are encouraged to host a Signing Day event and invite business partners, school administrators, teachers, elected officials, SkillsUSA alumni, family and friends to honor students as they sign letters of intent for a job offer, internship/apprenticeship or advancing in CTE/technical training.
SkillsUSA National Signing Day is an event that local chapters plan and host themselves, but you don’t have to go it alone. SkillsUSA is excited to offer an arsenal of resources and incentives to help make your event a success!
What We Celebrate
National Signing Day recognizes students taking the next step toward their future.
Students entering the skilled workforce
Students beginning registered apprenticeships or union apprenticeships
Students continuing their technical education or training
Students accepting employment with industry partners
The educators, families, and employers who helped support their journey
The connection between career and technical education and real-world career success