Luzerne County Community College to Host District 1 SkillsUSA Regional Competition

Luzerne County Community College will once again serve as the host site for the District 1 SkillsUSA Regional Competition on Thursday, January 8,* welcoming hundreds of high school students from across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The event brings together students from career and technical centers to compete in more than 30 skilled trade and technical competitions, including welding, automotive technology, electrical construction, culinary arts, and other in-demand career fields. Often described as "the Olympics of the trades," SkillsUSA showcases the best of the best in technical education and workforce preparation.

Students will demonstrate hands-on skills, problem-solving, and professionalism in a highly competitive environment designed to mirror real-world industry standards. Advisors and educators emphasize that for many students, SkillsUSA is their sport -- a chance to compete, excel, and gain confidence in their chosen career paths.

More than 400 students from District 1 schools are expected to participate. Top finishers will advance to the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Competition in April in Hershey.

Luzerne County Community College is proud to support SkillsUSA and its mission to prepare students for success in the skilled trades, strengthening the future workforce of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

District 1 Participating Schools Include:

Carbon Career & Technical Institute

CTC of Lackawanna County

Delaware Valley High School

Hazleton Area Career Center

Honesdale High School

Johnson College

Susquehanna County CTC

Tunkhannock Area High School

Wallenpaupack Area High School

Weatherly High School

West Side CTC

Wilkes-Barre CTC