Know Before You Go!
The Know Before You Go document will set you up for success. Read all of the pertinent information regarding the upcoming Fall Leadership Conference before you attend!
Confirm Your Day
All chapters have been assigned a date to attend Fall Leadership Conference. If you have a question regarding which day you are attending, please reference the document via the below button.
Choose Your Day
This is a one day only event. Chapters will choose their preferred date. Once registration closes SkillsUSA Georgia will assign each chapter their date to attend and their chapter color. Please wait to make travel arrangements until you have been given your official attendance date.
All registered SkillsUSA members are eligible to register for Fall Leadership Conference. This Conference is not just for chapter officers. We highly encourage you to bring all of your chapter members.
Grow in the
SkillsUSA
Framework
During this conference, students will attend Framework Skill Development sessions designed to develop their skills within the 17 Essential Elements
Personal Skills
Technical Skills
Workplace Skills
Integrity
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Responsibility
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Motivation
Computer and Technology Literacy
Job Specific Skills
Safety and Health
Service Orientation
Professionalism
Communication
Decision Making
Teamwork
Multicultural Sensitivity
Decision Making
Planning, Organizing and Management
Leadership
Dates and Deadlines
Registration Opens
1
September
Registration Deadline
30
October
Payment Deadline
15
November
Advisor To-Do's
Prefer a printed check-list? We've got you covered! Click here to download the Fall Leadership Conference Advisor Checklist.
Advertise the Event
Suggested Timeline: As soon as School Starts
Fall Leadership Conference is the perfect place to expose students to SkillsUSA and all it has to offer. At the Fall Leadership Conference, students will get to interact with business and industry partners and post-secondary education representatives while learning interview and framework skills. Be sure to spread the word to your chapter members as soon as possible and encourage them to attend.
Register Your Chapter
Deadline: October 30
Ensure that your chapter members are registered to attend by October 30. Don't forget that this is a one day event with three date options to choose from! SkillsUSA Georgia will confirm your date once registration closes. Please do not make travel arrangements until your date has been confirmed. Invoices will be sent via email 48 hours after the close of registration.
STEP 1: Register via SkillsUSA Register
STEP 2: Complete the Chapter Preference Form to choose which of the three days you'd like to attend.
Pay any Outstanding Invoices
Deadline: November 15
All invoices must be paid prior to the event date. Please ensure that your chapter has paid any outstanding invoices prior to the event. SkillsUSA Georgia accepts credit card payments. To make a credit card payment, simply follow the link on the invoice emailed to you. SkillsUSA Georgia does not pass along any credit card processing fees.
Registration Voucher
Did your chapter receive a FLC registration voucher?
The Georgia Department of Education has determined that the remaining balance of the Back on the Road grant be applied toward Fall Leadership Conference registration. The funds will be gifted to the chapters that attended FLC in 2022, and the amount per chapter has been determined based on each chapter's registration numbers. Please note that if eligible, this credit will automatically apply to your FLC bill. These funds are solely for the purpose of attending FLC and are not to be allocated elsewhere. This registration voucher expires on the registration deadline, so please ensure that you are registered for this event if you'd like to receive the voucher.
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UPDATE:
Invoices have been generated for those schools who registered for Fall Leadership Conference. If you have a question regarding your registration voucher please reach out to the state office.
Conference Policies
Adult to Student Ratio and Supervision Policy:
SkillsUSA requires each school chapter to have one advisor or adult chaperone for every ten students. When participating in SkillsUSA events, there must be a school employee present for each school registered. SkillsUSA requires each school to have a male and female chaperone if traveling with both male and female students. A female advisor cannot travel without a male chaperone or advisor if traveling with all male students. A male advisor cannot travel without a female chaperone or advisor if traveling with all female students. If a male or female advisor from different schools are sharing the responsibility of supervising their male and female students, each advisor must submit a letter from their school principal or CTAE director. This letter must be on school letterhead, with the principal and/or CTAE director’s signature, stating that both schools agree to the shared responsibility of supervising male and female students. Each advisor must complete the form and submit their individual letter. The letters must be submitted by the registration deadline. The upload will be labeled as Student Supervision Verification Upload. Each conference will have a link to upload the Student Supervision Verification letter.
Onsite Payment Fee Policy:
If a chapter does not submit payment by the deadline, there will be an onsite payment fee of $50.00 per chapter. Please see all payment deadline dates in each conference information section and plan accordingly.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are not allowed after the registration deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. This is because we base purchasing items off our registration numbers.
Late Registration Fee Policy
:If an advisor registers anyone late for any SkillsUSA event, there will be a processing and handling fee of $20 per registrant. The state office will accept late registration until it is no longer able to do so (dates will vary depending on the conference planning process). SkillsUSA Georgia does not allow late registration for career competitors under any circumstances. Please help us by registering for all events on time!
Dress code:
Dress in your school colors to show team spirit this year. There is an award that is given to the school that shows the best spirit throughout the conference and showing your school spirit will be part of that this year as well as student participation and behavior Attire is casual. No dresses are permitted. Shorts are not recommended. Tennis shoes are preferred. Closed toe shoes are required.
Conference Forms
Chapter Preference Form
The Chapter Preference Form is the second step in the registration process. This form does not guarantee the date you select. SkillsUSA Georgia will confirm your date once registration closes. Please do not make travel arrangements until your date has been confirmed. Please complete the Chapter Preference Form by the registration deadline.
Dietary Restrictions:
Please complete the dietary restrictions form if anyone or multiple people require a special diet. You can check all that apply to your students and advisors needs. Please complete one form per school.
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Camp Form
Every attendee must complete this form to participate on activities on Georgia FFA-FCCLA Camp grounds.
Please upload the Georgia FFA-FCCLA form for all registered participants in one document via the "Upload FFA-FCCLA Camp Form Here" button below.
Registration, Personal and Liability Release Form
All Registration, Personal and Liability Release forms of all conference-registered school representatives (including, but not limited to instructors, participants, chaperones and observers) will remain in the possession of the advisor at all times during the SkillsUSA Conference. Have your SkillsUSA Members participating submit this to you when they return their field trip absence form.
Student Supervision Verification Letter
SkillsUSA requires each school chapter to have one advisor or adult chaperone for every ten students. When participating in SkillsUSA events, there must be a school employee present for each school registered. SkillsUSA requires each school to have a male and female chaperone if traveling with both male and female students. A female advisor cannot travel without a male chaperone or advisor if traveling with all male students. A male advisor cannot travel without a female chaperone or advisor if traveling with all female students. If a male or female advisor from different schools are sharing the responsibility of supervising their male and female students, each advisor must submit a letter from their school principal or CTAE director. This letter must be on school letterhead, with the principal and/or CTAE director’s signature, stating that both schools agree to the shared responsibility of supervising male and female students. Each advisor must complete the form and submit their individual letter. The letters must be submitted by the registration deadline. The upload will be labeled as Student Supervision Verification Upload. Each conference will have a link to upload the Student Supervision Verification letter.
FLC Contests
Quality Application Submission
This year the Fall Leadership Conference contest is the CEP Quality Application!
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Submit your Chapter Excellence Program Quality Application by November 15th to be recognized on stage at the Fall Leadership Conference.
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To learn more about submitting an application, please click the below link.
Statesman Testing
Statesman Testing
Statesman testing will be open on November 6, 7, and 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Please submit the Statesman Test Proctor Form by Friday, November 3, 2023.
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Students who pass the exam will be recognized onstage at the Fall Leadership Conference.
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