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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!

Upcoming Events

  • Leadership Starts Here SCHOLARSHIP
    Leadership Starts Here SCHOLARSHIP
    Mon, Sep 21
    https://rb.gy/24s4eq
    Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – Oct 07, 2026, 9:00 PM
    https://rb.gy/24s4eq
    Scholarship CREDIT towards your LEAD Conference registration cost. Must be registered for LEAD Conference in order to apply.
  • LEAD Conference Registration
    LEAD Conference Registration
    Mon, Sep 21
    Use SkillsUSA Register to sign up!
    Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – Oct 07, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Use SkillsUSA Register to sign up!
    LEAD Conference is still in the planning & coordinating stage but ANTICIPATED November 9-10 in East Peoria, IL
  • ALL Advisor Meeting
    ALL Advisor Meeting
    7 days to the event
    Tue, Sep 29
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2887783726
    Sep 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2887783726
    Bring all your questions about LEAD Conference & Beginning of the Year - we will be answering it all!
  • October Newsletter
    October Newsletter
    9 days to the event
    Thu, Oct 01
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Oct 01, 2026, 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!
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    20 days to the event
    Mon, Oct 12
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    Oct 12, 2026, 12:00 AM
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office is Closed in Observance of Indigenous People Day.
  • ALL Advisor Meeting
    ALL Advisor Meeting
    35 days to the event
    Tue, Oct 27
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2811617645
    Oct 27, 2026, 4:00 PM
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2811617645
    Bring all your questions about LEAD Conference, Chapter Excellence Program, SkillsUSA Pathful & More
  • November Newsletter
    November Newsletter
    40 days to the event
    Sun, Nov 01
    SkillsUSA Illinois Website
    Nov 01, 2026, 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!
  • LEAD Conference
    LEAD Conference
    48 days to the event
    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
    50 days 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
    65 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
    70 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
    70 days to the event
    Tue, Dec 01
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2306414273
    Dec 01, 2026, 4:00 PM
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2306414273
    Bring all your questions about upcoming events - Membership Registration, Qualifying Exams, etc.
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    93 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
    101 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
    111 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
    112 days to the event
    Tue, Jan 12
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2860297070
    Jan 12, 2027, 4:00 PM
    https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2860297070
    Join us for information on Registration for SLSC Qualifying Exams and any questions you might have.
  • SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    SkillsUSA Illinois Office Closed
    118 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
    132 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!
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