State Qualifying Events
Every winter hundreds of SkillsUSA Illinois members partake in the annual State Qualifying Events (SQE). These are regional career competitions and serve as the gateway to compete in SkillsUSA Illinois Championships during the annual State Leadership & Skills Conference. Chapters are encouraged to host local career competitions before advancing members to the State Qualifying Events process.

February 18-27, 2023
Registration Information - Deadline: January 25
This registration guide outlines all information for registering and preparing for State Qualifying Events. Please review this information and reach-out with any questions at membership@skillsusailllinois.org or 833.754.5545.
SQE 2023 Registration Fees
Conference Registration
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$10 – per Career Competition Exam
State Qualifying Events 2023 Timeline
January 25
SQE Registration Deadline
February 18-27
State Qualifying Events Window
February 18
General Membership Deadline
SLSC Registration Information Available
March 6
State Qualifying Events Results Released
March 10
Chapter Excellence Program Deadline
March 15
SLSC Registration Deadline
March 24
Advisor of the Year Application Deadline
Update on State Qualifying Conferences (regional competitions)
Throughout the pandemic, SkillsUSA Illinois continued to work and plan State Qualifying Conferences (regional competitions) with our community college partners. With many unknowns for this coming winter, community colleges are not ready to welcome visitors to their campuses at this time. There will be no State Qualifying Conferences (regional competitions) in 2023; State Qualifying Events will be held fully online. These partners are committed to holding these conferences in 2024 and SkillsUSA Illinois fully plans to bring these experiences back for our membership.