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Calendar of Events
2026-2027

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Here’s a simple checklist to help you plan your chapter calendar effectively. Click on the image to download the PDF for easy printing. Below, you’ll find a list of upcoming important dates to keep in mind. Stay organized and make the most of your planning!

**Updated 10/8/2026

Upcoming Events

  • LEAD Conference
    LEAD Conference
    Mon, Nov 09
    Location is TBD
    Nov 09, 2026, 11:00 AM – Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    LEAD Conference is still in the planning & coordinating stage but ANTICIPATED November 9-10
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    1 day to the event
    Wed, Nov 11
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed in Observance of Veterans Day.
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    16 days to the event
    Thu, Nov 26
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    Nov 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving.
  • December Newsletter
    December Newsletter
    21 days to the event
    Tue, Dec 01
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Dec 01, 2026, 12:00 AM – 3:50 PM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Keep Up to date with the most important information from SkillsUSA Illinois. This Newsletter will be released the 1st of every month!
  • ALL Advisor Meeting
    ALL Advisor Meeting
    21 days to the event
    Tue, Dec 01
    https://tinyurl.com/yc24rmjs
    Dec 01, 2026, 4:00 PM
    https://tinyurl.com/yc24rmjs
    Bring all your questions about upcoming events - Membership Registration, Qualifying Exams, etc.
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    44 days to the event
    Thu, Dec 24
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    Dec 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed in Observance of Winter Break.
  • January Newsletter
    January Newsletter
    52 days to the event
    Fri, Jan 01
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Jan 01, 2027, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Keep Up to date with the most important information from SkillsUSA Illinois. This Newsletter will be released the 1st of every month!
  • SLSC Qualifying Exam Registration
    SLSC Qualifying Exam Registration
    62 days to the event
    Mon, Jan 11
    Use SkillsUSA Register
    Jan 11, 2027, 7:00 AM – Feb 04, 2027, 9:00 PM
    Use SkillsUSA Register
    Register for Qualifying Exams. $10 per Exam. Please view the contest list to find out which competitions require a Qualifying Exam.
  • ALL Advisor Meeting
    ALL Advisor Meeting
    63 days to the event
    Tue, Jan 12
    https://tinyurl.com/bdej3w68
    Jan 12, 2027, 4:00 PM
    https://tinyurl.com/bdej3w68
    Join us for information on Registration for SLSC Qualifying Exams and any questions you might have.
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    69 days to the event
    Mon, Jan 18
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    Jan 18, 2027, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February Newsletter
    February Newsletter
    83 days to the event
    Mon, Feb 01
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Feb 01, 2027, 1:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Keep Up to date with the most important information from SkillsUSA Illinois. This Newsletter will be released the 1st of every month!
  • SLSC QE Invoices Sent Out
    SLSC QE Invoices Sent Out
    92 days to the event
    Wed, Feb 10
    Invoices Sent Out Via Email to Lead Advisor
    Feb 10, 2027, 12:00 PM
    Invoices Sent Out Via Email to Lead Advisor
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    97 days to the event
    Mon, Feb 15
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    Feb 15, 2027, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed in Observance of Presidents' Day
  • SLSC Qualifying Exams
    SLSC Qualifying Exams
    98 days to the event
    Tue, Feb 16
    Using the NOCTI Testing System
    Feb 16, 2027, 6:00 AM – Feb 24, 2027, 9:00 PM
    Using the NOCTI Testing System
  • Chapter Excellence Program Deadline
    Chapter Excellence Program Deadline
    100 days to the event
    Thu, Feb 18
    Feb 18, 2027, 11:50 PM
    SkillsUSA Register
    Deadline to apply for the Chapter Excellence Program (CEP). Receive Level 1: Quality Chapter, Level 2: Chapter of Distinction, Level 3: Models of Excellence.
  • Membership Deadline
    Membership Deadline
    111 days to the event
    Mon, Mar 01
    Using SkillsUSA Register
    Mar 01, 2027, 12:00 AM
    Using SkillsUSA Register
    In order to qualify to attend Nationals as a competitor, students must be a registered member by March 1st.
  • March Newsletter
    March Newsletter
    111 days to the event
    Mon, Mar 01
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Mar 01, 2027, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Keep Up to date with the most important information from SkillsUSA Illinois. This Newsletter will be released the 1st of every month!
  • Qualifying Exam Results Released
    Qualifying Exam Results Released
    111 days to the event
    Mon, Mar 01
    Emailed to Lead Advisor
    Mar 01, 2027, 8:00 AM
    Emailed to Lead Advisor
    Qualifying Exam Results will be emailed to the Lead Advisor, please check your email!
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