Washington Leadership Training Institute
SkillsUSA offers advanced training for students and advisors that focuses on professionalism, communication and leadership skills. This annual training is held in Washington, D.C., and allows members the opportunity to share their SkillsUSA and career and technical experiences with their elected officials. WLTI activities will include:
- Congressional visits
- Tours of Washington D.C., including monuments
- Laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns
2026 Washington Leadership Training Institute Conference Information
September 26-30, 2026
For detailed information about the WLTI event, as well as pre-conference assignments, registration and conference agendas, please download WLTI 2026 Guide
To register for the Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI), please go to: https://www.skillsusa-register.org/
Registration opens Aug 1st and closes Aug 31. No refunds or cancellations after Aug 31st. Payments are due Sept 26th. Please add a 3.5% processing fee for credit card transactions. Prices are per person and do not include travel to Washington DC.
Hotel Information:
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202
| 4 Nt All in Hotel+Reg | Additional Night Cost | |
| Single | $1,690.00 | $255.00 |
| Double | $1,180.00 | $127.50 |
| Triple | $1010.00 | $85.00 |
| Quad | $925.00 | $63.75 |
WLTI Scholarship Applications open Aug 1st and are due Aug 14th.
$600 Scholarship – To support expenses for the Washington Leadership Training Institute (held in Washington D.C. in September each year.) This amount covers the National registration for the 2026 WLTI training, Transportation to and from D.C., lodging at the conference hotel, and any meals not included with registration are the responsibility of the student/school. Scholarship applications and State officers will need invoice modifications – please be sure the adjusted invoice is sent to your accounting department.