Fall Leadership Conference
SkillsUSA Iowa invites chapter members, officers, and advisors to come together for an exciting two-day leadership experience designed to equip students with the tools to lead strong local chapters and build successful futures.
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Students will dive into interactive workshops, team-building activities, and sessions built around the SkillsUSA Framework of personal, workplace, and technical skills. Every experience is designed to help them lead their chapters with confidence, connect with peers from across Iowa, and grow into the champions our workforce and communities need.
Advisors also gain tools, resources, and inspiration to guide their students throughout the year. Together, we’ll set the tone for a year of growth, leadership, and achievement.
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At the Fall Leadership Conference, you won’t just prepare for tomorrow, you’ll champion your future.
Monday, November 10 - 12:00 PM -
Tuesday, November 11 12:00 PM
$100 per attendee
Includes:
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Conference Registration Materials
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1 dinner and 1 breakfast
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Conference T-shirt
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Overnight Lodging
Des Moines Y Camp
1192 166th Dr., Boone, IA 50036
All attendees will be housed in single-gender cabins. Lodging is included as a part of the conference registration rate.
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Attendees are required to bring their own bedding and towels.
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As a result of attendance at SkillsUSA Iowa's Fall Leadership Conference, participants will know or be able to:
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Understand the purpose and value of the SkillsUSA Framework as the foundation for career readiness and intentional chapter planning.
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Demonstrate awareness of the SkillsUSA Program of Work and its six areas as a guide for planning and implementing chapter activities throughout the year.
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Understand how to design and implement chapter activities that are intentional in developing Framework skills, connecting student leadership experiences to measurable outcomes in essential element growth.
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Understand and apply the process for completing the Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) application, including identifying measurable evidence of Framework skill development within chapter activities.
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Collaborate with peers to set chapter goals that align with both the Program of Work and the Framework, ensuring purposeful engagement and leadership development for all members.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
General Conference Information
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Directions | Des Moines Y Camp, 1192 166th Dr #1, Boone, IA 50036. For driving directions, click here.
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Arrival & Registration | Registration opens at 12:00 PM on Monday in the Pioneer Center. Pioneer Center is located near the entrance to the camp and greets all who enter the camp valley.
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Parking | Parking is available in front of Pioneer Center or on the back side of the building.
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Lodging | All lodging is separated by gender and participant type. Lodging assignments will be given on-site. Please note, that most cabins are a shared sleeping space for 10-16 individuals and have two bathrooms/toilets in the cabin.
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Packing List | The following items should be considered for your packing list. Twin bed sheet, pillow(s), blanket(s), towel, toiletries, clothes including an appropriate jacket, cash for snacks or incidentals, etc.
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Dress Code | Make sure your students are dressed appropriately for the conference. Students should pack jeans or pants with a school, SkillsUSA, or red/black shirt or similar for the conference attire. We ask that students dress for the weather and be prepared to have both indoor and outdoor activity weather including a bone fire at night.
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Conference Meals | During the conference, attendees are provided two meals (Monday dinner and Tuesday light breakfast) as part of conference registration. All dietary restrictions have been accommodated and the attendee should see a server/chef when entering the meal area.
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Group Health Forms | Advisors should have all attendees complete the group health form. This form should be turned in on-site when arriving at the registration desk.