Closing Ceremony
Announcement
We are pleased to release the official order in which contests will be called during the Awards Ceremony for the 59th SkillsUSA California Leadership & Skills Conference.
Doors open at 7:00 AM, and the ceremony will begin promptly at 7:30 AM. Please be seated before your contest is called so you do not miss the opportunity to receive your medal on stage. Instructions will be provided at the beginning of the award announcements.
To go on stage, all finalists must be in official dress, contest attire, or professional dress. Exception: Due to the national shortage, contestants who were unable to purchase an official red blazer may go on stage without the blazer. All other attire requirements remain in effect
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59th State Leadership & Skills Conference
April 9-12, 2026
Ontario, California
The state’s largest hands‑on workforce event, where top CTE students compete, lead, and advance to nationals.
SLSC 2026
Lights, Camera, Career!
4 Day Event
Includes
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120 Competitive Events
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Opening Ceremony @ Toyota Arena
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Delegate Sessions
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CEP Champions Awards
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Exhibitors Access
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Social: Red Carpet - Hollywood
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Conference T-Shirt & Pin
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Advisor of the Year Awards
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Seminars and Workshops
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Limited Transportation*
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Awards Ceremony
>> Member Event Registration <<
Registration Opens 2/25/26
Registration Closes 3/13/26
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All others, email webadmin@skillsusaca.org
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Hotel Reservations
Go-Cal Housing System
Link
https://book.passkey.com/e/51087024
Reservations Open
Saturday - 2/28/26 at 7:00 AM
Reservations Close
Friday - 3/6/26 at 5:00 PM
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All chapters are required to stay in the SkillsUSA CA room blocks.
Seminars & Workshops
Elevate Your Chapter with SLSC Workshops and Seminars.
Elevate Your Chapter with SLSC Workshops and Seminars.
Explore a variety of student and advisor workshops at SLSC designed to enhance your chapter's capabilities. Dive into topics such as optimizing your Chapter of Excellence application, crafting a robust program of work, fostering student leadership, expanding beyond competitions, maximizing industry connections, and more.
Friday & Saturday Sessions
Food & Beverage
Provided by SkillsUSA:
Friday Social: Red Carpet - Hollywood
* Food & Beverage Provided for Ticketed Participants
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Lunches for Courtesy Corps
Premier of Excellence Dinner: Invited guests only
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Available for Purchase:
Convention Center Concessions
Local Restaurants
Get Involved
Volunteer or Sponsor Opportunities
Conference App Now Available
Download Guidebook today!
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Who can join the Courtesy Corps?
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Convention Center Parking: $15 per day self-parking
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No transportation is provided for the opening and closing ceremony at the Toyota Arena. Chapters should plan their own transportation. Limited transportation is provided for off-site competitions and hotels listed above.