Washington Leadership Training Institute
September 26-30, 2026
DETAILS BELOW ARE FROM WLTI 2025.
THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WHEN INFORMATION IS RELEASED FOR 2026.
Registration Information & Cost
Registration opens on August 1, 2025
Registration closes on August 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
No late registration
Limit of 550 registrants, first come, first serve.
Registration Fee: $500 / person
Hotel Cost: $204 / night (per room) + applicable taxes.
Travel: Booked by school individually. Use Agenda to determine the appropriate departure times.
Note: Follow directions in Advisor Guide and from State Director to book hotel, register, and more. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to ensure all things are booked for themselves and their State Officer.
Description
SkillsUSA offers advanced training for students and advisors that focuses on professionalism, communication, and leadership skills. This training is held in Washington, D.C., and allows members to share their SkillsUSA and CTE experiences with elected officials.
WLTI activities include:
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Leadership and Professional Development (both students and advisors) 
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Congressional visits (state officers and advisors) 
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Tours of Washington D.C., including monuments 
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Laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns 
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National Statesman Pin work 
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Evening Activities 
While WLTI is open to any and all SkillsUSA students and advisors, it is typical for South Carolina that only the State Officers and their Advisor(s)/Chaperone(s) attend.
Meals
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Dinner provided
Sunday, September 21, 2025 - All 3 meals provided
Monday, September 22, 2025 - Breakfast provided
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Breakfast & Dinner provided
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - No meals provided
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