The NYS SkillsUSA championship is a regional competition as part of SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a nonprofit national education association that serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. Its aim is to bring students, teachers and industry together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. A big part of the opportunity for career growth is through competition. Students compete at the local or state level and then go on to the national SkillsUSA Championships. Those championships are being held in Atlanta, GA in June.