SkillsUSA ExcellenceThrough Partnership
Our partners help students compete at the prestigious SkillsUSA Championships, where Clarkston teams have achieved State Championships and placed in the top ranks nationally.
Competition & Training Partners
Strategic partnerships that provide students with world-class training, competition venues, and industry connections
SkillsUSA Competition Host
Hosts regional SkillsUSA competitions, providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their skills and compete at the highest levels while connecting them to potential career pathways.
Competition Judges & Mentors
Industry experts serve as competition judges, evaluating student skills using real-world standards while providing networking opportunities and career guidance.
Competition Resources
Local businesses and suppliers provide the materials, tools, and equipment needed for students to prepare for and compete in rigorous construction challenges.
Students in Action
Watch our students develop real-world skills through hands-on training and competitive challenges
Competition Excellence
Students showcase advanced construction techniques in regional and state competitions
Hands-On Learning
Real-world training with professional-grade tools and industry mentorship
2024 Achievement Highlights
Demonstrating excellence at state and national levels
Michigan State Champions in the Team Build competition, demonstrating excellence across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry disciplines.
Represented Michigan at the National Leadership & Skills Conference against the best teams from across the United States.
Creating Real-World Value
Our partnerships create meaningful benefits for students, industry partners, and the entire community
- •Access to professional-grade tools and materials
- •Mentorship from experienced tradespeople
- •Real-world project experience that builds confidence
- •Direct connections to potential employers
- •Exposure to various trades and specializations
- •Opportunity to shape future workforce development
- •Positive community impact and recognition
- •Direct involvement in meaningful projects
- •Early identification of talented potential employees
- •Tax-deductible support for nonprofit educational mission
- •Historic preservation and community improvement
- •Assistance for families and organizations in need
- •Development of local skilled workforce
- •Strengthened connections between education and industry
Become a Partner in Excellence
Join our network of industry leaders and community champions who are investing in the next generation of skilled professionals