SkillsUSA is a national workforce development organization that helps students prepare for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. The organization represents more than 444,000 career and technical education students and teachers across middle schools, high schools, and postsecondary institutions, strengthening the workforce and supporting the next generation of professionals.
The SkillsUSA Framework
The SkillsUSA Framework defines the core personal, workplace, and technical skills students need to become industry professionals, career‑ready leaders, and responsible community members. Students learn and apply these skills through experiences in three key areas:
Our Impact
The County Materials Family of Companies partners with SkillsUSA to support local technical education programs and provide greater hands-on learning opportunities for students. Through our sponsorship, SkillsUSA can expand opportunities, improve the student experience, and continue building a stronger pipeline of skilled professionals for Wisconsin's workforce.
Our support directly contributes to providing experiences, such as the State Leadership & Skills Conference, where students have the opportunity to demonstrate their technical skills, develop leadership and professional skills, connect with industry, and compete for the opportunity to advance to the national level.
Industry partnerships like this strengthen the connection between education and the workforce, ensuring students see a clear pathway from classroom learning to real‑world careers. SkillsUSA is centered on preparing students to become skilled professionals, and active engagement from County Materials reinforces that Wisconsin employers value the technical and leadership skills these students are developing.
“The County Materials Family of Companies has been a particularly meaningful partner because their involvement extends beyond providing financial support,” stated Mike Berry, SkillsUSA WI College/Post-Secondary State Director. “Their engagement with our students, programs, and competitive events helps us create experiences that are relevant to industry and gives students greater exposure to the career opportunities available to them.”
The County Materials Family of Companies is proud to support organizations like SkillsUSA that are dedicated to advancing career and workforce readiness.