NLSC Town Hall Meetings

SkillsUSA Advisors! Whether this is your first trip to the SkillsUSA NLSC, or you are a veteran of the conference, we invite you to the NLSC Town Hall. In the session we will review the NLSC schedule, what to expect, traveling tips, and best practices from experienced advisors. This Town Hall will solidify your preparations for Atlanta.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

• 4 p.m. ET
• Join Zoom Meeting
• Meeting ID: 831 0738 4113
• Passcode: 7GxWtR

Materials will continue to updated as more information becomes available.  Be sure to check back often.  

Preparation Materials

The information provided is to help support contestants, advisors, administers and family and friends as they prepare for NSLC. Please check back often as SkillsUSA continues to update their NLSC materials the closer we get to June.

• Association Conference Guide
  
  • Important and helpful information to help your trip: travel, parking, restaurants, hotel booking, etc.
• Conference Schedule
• Accessibility and Accommodation Needs
• Safety and Security
• Atlanta Information Directory
• Conference Venues
• Atlanta Attractions
• GWCC Parking Information
• General Atlanta Parking Information
• Airline Discount Options
• Airport Transportation Options
• Conference attire
• Conference maps

Things to keep in mind as you prepare to travel:

• Venues and restaurants around/at the conference center are cashless, please plan accordingly.
• Bags at the General Session and Awards Session- Bags larger then 14 x 14 x 6 and water/drink bottles are prohibited. No backpacks will be allowed in the arena. If you need to take an item in with your please make sure it meets size requirements.
• Download the NLSC app for the conference to see agendas and up to date information.
• What to wear? Weather at NLSC can vary day to day, we encourage you to check the weather before packing. Sunscreen, light jacket/umbrella, good walking shoes and refillable water bottle are all things to consider packing. Also, double check your technical standards for contest clothing requirements. Double check you packed your official dress.
  • Clothing requirements for NLSC by activity.

Registration and Hotels

Accommodation Needs-  If a conference attendee is need of accommodation support while at NLSC it is important to make those requests inside the registration system while registering.  If accommodations are needed after registration is closed you can use the online form .  Learn more about accessibility and accommodations by watching this video

REGISTRATION

Conference registration will be $305 per person. This does not include the cost of hotel stay.

• Cancellations/No Refunds
  There are no refunds or registration extensions after deadline.
• All schools must have payment for NLSC in full submitted to SkillsUSA Oklahoma by May 30th, 2025.
• Models for Esthetics and Nail Care are not competitors and should be registered as a Participant. Models must be a registered SkillsUSA member.

All conference participants attending NLSC require badge credentials. Registration will open to the public beginning May 19,2025. The registration link will be available on the national SkillsUSA Website.

HOTELS   

Oklahoma Delegation will be staying at the Hilton Atlanta.  Technology centers/chapters are responsible for booking their own hotel rooms for their members and paying hotel directly for stay.

Hotel Map

Hotel Reservation Guide

Helpful Reminders for Hotel Booking:

• The deadline for hotel reservations for NLSC is Friday, May 16th.  All rooms, with names attached, must be submitted to the hotel by the deadline.
• Once a reservation is created, through the system, rooms can not be added to it. If you need to add rooms a new reservation via Passkey will have to be made. 

• Have all attendees’ names/roommate assignments ready prior to starting the housing process. All names are required to be put in to Passkey at time of reservation.

• A master acknowledgement will arrive in your email after completing reservation. Double check your junk folder if you don’t get the email. 

Reminders:  Check payments must be at the hotel 14 days prior to arrival.  If paying by credit card please reach out directly to hotel for payment link.

Issues using Passkey? Please contact Passkey tech support: SkillsUSANLSC@HPNGlobal.com  or 480-998-9770 Ext:2

Competition Information

As you prepare for NLSC make sure you are aware of all of the important rules and regulations.  It is the responsibility of the contestant to make sure they are abiding by all policies/rules/regulations of SkillsUSA for NLSC.

• SkillsUSA Championships General Regulations
• SkillsUSA Championships Official Operating Policies
• Competition Clothing Classifications
• Competitors Checklist
• Competitor Accommodations – The deadline for accommodations requests is May 22, 2025.
• Competition Updates–  Please be checking often to gain insight or adjustments to contests
• Code of Conduct- all conference participants are held responsible to the SkillsUSA Code of Conduct upon registration of the conference.
• Competition Tool List- Check technical standards and competition updates for requirements
• Shipping contest materials– Do you need to ship contest items ahead of time? Learn more about shipping/delivery pick up for contest materials.

Remember: Please make sure you are double checking your contest technical for clothing requirements prior to leaving for NLSC.  Don’t lose clothing points for having the wrong socks, shoes, pants, etc…   Clothing assessments will be done prior to your contest starting.

National

Competitor

Checklist

The 4 Keys to Success as you prepare for competition

• Review the SkillsUSA Championship Technical Standards. Available to professional members through Absorb.
• Complete Required Online Submission(s) in your contestant portals. Based on your specific contests areas.
• Complete Your Online Test(s)
• Check for Competition Updates

Important dates and reminders:

• Online submissions must be complete by June 5, 2025 at 5:00pm E.T. Check Technical Standards and updates to learn about your contests submissions.
• Online testing guidelines and timelines.  Please read carefully.
  • Email address affiliated with NLSC conference registration will be used for testing information.
  • May 22-June 5: National competitor online testing window
  • June 5: Deadline to complete online testing by 5pm E.T
  • Details about testing substitutions found in online testing guidelines and timelines.