11/04/2025
Why Every Company Should Attend SkillsUSA
Every year, SkillsUSA brings together some of the most talented and motivated young people across every trade imaginable — welding, metal arts, HVAC, electrical, automotive, construction, you name it. Walking through that floor, you don’t just see competitions; you see passion, dedication, and craftsmanship at its rawest form.
For anyone in our industry — companies, distributors, recruiters, or business owners — SkillsUSA is where the future of the trades lives. These students are the next generation of welders, fabricators, technicians, and problem solvers who will keep our industries alive and thriving.
If you’ve ever said, “We can’t find skilled workers anymore,” then this is where you need to be looking. SkillsUSA is full of future employees who already understand what hard work, precision, and pride in their craft mean. You’ll see teenagers running multi-process welders, CNC tables, plasma systems, and automation setups like seasoned pros — not because someone told them to, but because they love it.
The truth is, the trades are cool again — and these young competitors are proving it. They’re driven, creative, and eager to learn. All they need are the right opportunities, the right mentors, and the right companies willing to invest in them.
Frank Vargas
“Every spark has a story.”
