Partnership Opportunities
SkillsUSA Georgia
State Leadership and Skills Conference
Championships and Career Expo
February 20 - 21, 2025 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta GA
What is the Career Expo?
Over 150 exhibitors at the Career Expo are placed alongside the state career competitions that are shaping and celebrating Georgia’s career ready students. Across the exhibition floor, interactive experiences inspire participants while industry connections are forged to enhance classrooms and develop the country’s talent pipeline.
More Exposure and Sales Opportunities than Ever!
All exhibits are on the competition floor, your exhibit location will be near a career cluster that’s right for you. Put your products in the hands of teachers and students who will share them with their peers in schools and technical colleges across the state of Georgia. You will meet key decision makers in career-and-technical and school-to-work education as well as business and industry leaders.
Ways to Partner at SLSC...
Career Expo Booth
Directly connect with students and spark meaningful conversations by setting up a booth at the Career Expo!
In-Kind Support &
Branding Opportunities
Increase brand-awareness in the next generation of America's workforce by sponsoring specific aspects of the conference!
Competition Sponsorship
For maximum impact on the students being educated to enter your industry, become a Competition Sponsor! Choose your "Career Cluster" and the sponsorship level that fits your goals.
Career Expo
Booth Rentals
The Career Expo offers interactive, engaging booths set up around the competition floor for students to explore throughout the conference. This is a perfect opportunity for industry to connect directly with students.
Career Expo Pricing
(For Non-Construction Related)
All Booths Include...
Your logo booth location will be displayed on the conference app
Included with your booth pipe drape, booth ID sign, 2 conference
registrations
Additional furniture, power/utilities, carpet, and sales opportunities
can be added for an additional cost (separate invoice by those vendors)
Items to be sold must be approved in advance by SkillsUSA Georgia
GWCC
On site changes to booth space or location will result in late rate fees
*Pricing is for non construction related companies
Check or Credit Card payments available Payment information will be provided when you reserve your space. No refunds available after January 15 2025 Payment is due within 30 days of reservation
Choose from 6 Booth Space Sizes
Career Expo Booth Gallery
In-Kind Support & Branding Opportunities
Increase brand-awareness in the next generation of America's workforce by sponsoring specific aspects of the conference.
In-Kind Support & Branding Opportunities
Mobile App Push Notification
$1,000
Have your curated short message pushed to attendees through the mobile app. Do you have a drawing at your booth or a special callout? Lock in one of few sponsored push notifications to get your message out there! (Day and time of message TBD) 4 Available!
Opening Session Sponsor
$3,000-$15,000
This is the best way to make the biggest impact throughout the conference. This sponsorship will allow you to be featured during one of our two opening sessions (high school or college). Your company logo will be displayed on the conference app, signage in the ballroom lobby, and on the ballroom screens.
On-stage Speaking Opportunities:1 minute $3,000 | 2 minutes $6,000 | 3 minutes $9,000 | 4 minutes $12,000 | 5 minutes $15,000
Competitor Lunches
$200 - $750
Provide lunch for competitors during their Thursday or Friday competition.
In-Kind Donations
$Any
Donations of contest equipment, prizes, personnel to serve as judges, rentals or other resources to support competitive events. Your company logo will be displayed on the conference app. If value exceeds $5000 - company logo on competition sign.
Championships Prize Donation
$150+
Donations of prizes for middle school, high school and/or college postsecondary career competitions. Please consider donating generic prizes for our non-sponsored leadership competitions) Minimum value requested: $25 bronze, $50 silver, $75 gold ($150 total) Your company logo will be displayed on the conference app.
Lanyards
$12,000
Prominent co-branding with SkillsUSA worn by all competitors and advisors. Lanyards must be worn to access the conference. This is the most highly visible personal item worn. 2 Available!
Closing Session Sponsor
$10,000
Your company logo will be displayed on the conference app, signage in the ballroom lobby, and on the ballroom screens. Opportunity to have one promotional item placed on each attendee’s seat. 2 Available!
Wi-Fi Sponsor
$15,000
Provide free Wi-Fi for the conference floor attendees and competitors at the GWCC. Your company logo will be displayed on the conference app and on signage throughout the conference floor. The Wi-Fi network name will include your company name for added exposure. 1 Available!
State Officer Team Sponsor
$6,000
Sponsor our state officers (high school or college postsecondary) and help provide uniforms and training for the incoming teams. Your logo will be prominently displayed alongside the SkillsUSA Georgia logo on the state officer jackets and backpacks. Only 1 Left! (College Postsecondary)
Advisor Lounge
$12,000
Sponsor our conference advisor lounge. Your logo will be prominently displayed on the conference app and signage outside and inside the lounge. Opportunity for 2 company representatives to network while advisors stop in to rest or grab a snack. 2 Available!
Sponsor a Student
$2,500
Sponsor student to attend the SkillsUSA Georgia state conference.
Become a
Competition Sponsor
For maximum impact on the students being educated to enter your industry, become a Competition Sponsor! Choose your "Career Cluster" and the sponsorship level that fits your goals.
Choose your Competition Sponsorship Package...
01.
Choose the competition career cluster that aligns with your industry.
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Arts / AV / Communication / Marketing
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Health Services
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Human Services
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Hospitality & Tourism
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Information Technology
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security
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Leadership Development
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Manufacturing
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Transportation
02.
Choose the sponsorship level that fits your goals.​​
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Bronze
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Silver
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Gold
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Platinum
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Competition Super Sponsor (Only one available for each cluster!)
Sponsor Benefits
Depending on the sponsorship level, our partners enjoy a variety of benefits at the conference. See the chart below for benefit details of each level!
1
Your logo on the conference app & competition sign
2
Social media posts in support of your company/organization
3
Your logo displayed at the awards session
4
Your logo displayed on the competitor T-shirt
5
A 5min speaking opportunity at one contest debrief session
6
25% Off a Career Expo booth!