Membership
Our Membership
SkillsUSA serves students enrolled in career and technical education training programs in our natuion’s public high schools and colleges. SkillsUSA’s mission is to help its members become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA complements technical skill training with instruction that is co-curricular and integral to CTE programs making a well- rounded worker and citizen. Founded in 1965, the organization has served more than 12.2million workers through active partnerships between employers and educators. SkillsUSA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and TEA and is cited in federal legislation as an integral part of the career and technical curriculum.
Call Customer Care at 844-875-4557 or once you’ve created a login or click the chat box to the bottom right of your screen at www.skillsusa-register.org.
SkillsUSA has approximately 18,000 school chapters in 53 state and territorial associations and serves more than 400,000 members annually. More than 18,000 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA. Our members are known in their schools and communities as leaders and skilled professionals in training. In Texas we have a membership of over 22,000 students and 1,000 advisors and administrators.
Texas Dues, Deadlines & Advisor Quick Guide
Reference for starting and maintaining a SkillsUSA Texas chapter, completing advisor next steps, managing membership, selecting an affiliation option, and preparing for the year’s major events.
Dues Deadline
March 1, 2027
Start a Chapter
5 Students + 1 Advisor
Membership Opens
August 1, 2026
State Conference
April 7-10, 2027 | $100
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For more information, please select a dropdown below:
If you have any questions, reach out to caty@skillsusatx.org
Starting and Maintaining a Chapter
| ☐ | A minimum of 5 students and 1 advisor is required to start a chapter. |
| ☐ | New schools must be confirmed by the SkillsUSA Texas State Office. |
| ☐ | SkillsUSA Texas supports virtual chapters. |
| ☐ | Paid membership is required by the state deadline for participation. |
| ☐ | Review the annual state calendar and conference requirements with school administration. |
Advisor Next Steps
| 1 | Contact SkillsUSA Texas Request chapter confirmation and statewide communications. |
| 2 | Set up the chapter Identify members, advisors, officers, and school support. |
| 3 | Choose membership Review individual dues and school affiliation options. |
| 4 | Complete registration Use the national registration system and verify roster information. |
| 5 | Plan the year Add town halls, leadership events, contests, deadlines, and conferences. |
Membership Dues
Membership Deadlines
November 15th: Full service with incentives
February 15th: Membership deadline for competition eligibility
Membership must be submitted to be eligible for district competition prior to the competition date and must be paid for state competition.
Use the totals in the table when planning chapter membership for the 2026-2027 program year.
| Membership Type | National | State | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student – Middle School | $8.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 |
| Student – High School | $8.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 |
| Student – College/Postsecondary | $8.00 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
| Professional – Middle School | $20.00 | $15.00 | $35.00 |
| Professional – High School | $20.00 | $15.00 | $35.00 |
| Professional – College/Postsecondary | $20.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
Schoolwide Membership Options
| Plan | School Level | Minimum | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Participation Plan | Middle and high school | Minimum of 300 | Contact the State Office for eligibility and pricing. |
| Campus Affiliation Plan | College/postsecondary | Minimum of 500 | Contact the State Office for eligibility and pricing. |