For SkillsUSA
One place to run your SkillsUSA state association.
State directors and chapter advisors coordinate championships across dozens of trade, technical, and skilled service occupations while managing membership and conferences. CTSO Central brings it all together in one platform built around how SkillsUSA operates.
- 100+ championship contests
- Industry evaluators
- Three divisions
- Written knowledge tests
What is SkillsUSA management software?
SkillsUSA management software is a platform that helps state associations and chapter advisors run the day-to-day operations of their SkillsUSA program — from membership and dues through championships, judging, testing, and results. Most state SkillsUSA associations currently piece this together using a combination of legacy tools, spreadsheets, and manual processes.
CTSO Central is a purpose-built SkillsUSA management platform from Clearpoint Business Group that brings all of these capabilities into one system. It replaces the need for separate contest registration, scoring, and membership tools with a single, modern interface that works on any device.
What it covers
- Member rosters and dues across middle school, high school, and college/postsecondary divisions
- District, regional, state, and national conference registration
- SkillsUSA Championships spanning over 100 trade, technical, and leadership contests
- Industry judge and evaluator coordination
- Written knowledge test delivery
- Placement calculation and published results
What you get
What does a SkillsUSA state association need from its management platform?
A SkillsUSA state association needs software that supports over 100 championship contests across three divisions. CTSO Central handles it all so your team can focus on students instead of logistics.
Multi-division membership
Manage SkillsUSA members and chapters across middle school, high school, and college/postsecondary divisions in one place. Set different dues and permissions for each division, track renewals automatically, and let advisors manage their own chapter rosters.
SkillsUSA Championships
Administer the full scope of SkillsUSA Championships, from hands-on trade contests and technical skill demonstrations to leadership events and related technical math. Set up scoring formats that match each contest type, calculate placements, and publish results when you are ready.
Judging
Judges and industry evaluators get a straightforward scoring experience on any device. They see the rubric, score each criterion, and leave feedback. Scores save automatically and are available to your tabulation team in real time.
Online testing
Deliver written knowledge tests and practice exams with security settings that fit the stakes. Monitor active sessions in real time, and give students a clean, focused testing environment whether they are on-site or remote.
Conferences
Run district, regional, state, and national conferences with tiered registration, payment collection, session scheduling, and fast check-in. See every chapter's attendees, housing assignments, and outstanding balances from one screen.
Reporting
Pull championship results, membership numbers, and conference attendance whenever you need them. Create reports for your board, export data for state CTE reporting, and compare performance year over year across every chapter.
Competitive Events
How does CTSO Central handle SkillsUSA Championships?
SkillsUSA Championships span over 100 trade, technical, and leadership contests. Each has its own format, scoring criteria, and logistics. CTSO Central handles them all in one place.
Go deeper
A closer look at every feature
Every part of CTSO Central is designed around the day-to-day realities of running a SkillsUSA association. Explore each area in detail.
Questions
SkillsUSA frequently asked questions
Have something else in mind? Book a demo and our team is happy to answer.
Also built for
One platform, every CTSO
CTSO Central works for DECA, FBLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA, FCCLA, BPA, and any career and technical student organization.
Ready to simplify how your SkillsUSA association operates?
Book a demo to see how CTSO Central can support your organization — from membership and events to testing and day-of operations.