Thompson, Stevens Introduce Resolution Celebrating 60th Anniversary of SkillsUSA 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI) today introduced a resolution celebrating the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA.

Since 1965, SkillsUSA has been a leader in equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the modern economy, serving more than 15 million students and professional members. SkillsUSA has been instrumental in encouraging career and technical education (CTE), closing workforce gaps, and helping students pursue fulfilling careers.

"I've long championed career and technical education and its role in strengthening our communities and economy," said Rep. Thompson, co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional CTE Caucus. "SkillsUSA is leading the charge when it comes to closing skills gaps and preparing the next generation of workers with technical acumen, professionalism, and the confidence they need to succeed."

"This bipartisan resolution recognizes the importance Career and Technical Education (CTE) and SkillsUSA's contributions to growing CTE," Rep. Stevens said. "In Michigan and across the country, SkillsUSA has provided pathways to prosperity for students and supported the workforce businesses need to innovate through CTE. As our state and our country looks to compete in the 21st century economy and create quality middle class jobs, we will need to stay laser focused on the critical CTE work done of SkillsUSA."

“As we celebrate SkillsUSA’s 60th anniversary, we reflect on the incredible journey of our organization as a national workforce development leader—empowering millions of students across the country to find purpose, direction, and opportunity through CTE,” said Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA. “This resolution is a powerful recognition of the lasting impact our students, educators, and industry partners have made in closing the skills gap and driving innovation across the American economy. We are deeply grateful to Representatives Thompson and Stevens for their leadership in bringing this resolution forward.”

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