After excelling in regional competitions, including one hosted at Eastern Washington University in Spokane, 24 high school students from across Washington converged in Tacoma to compete in the SkillsUSA Cyber Security Contest at Clover Park Technical College.

What is SkillsUSA?

Founded in 1965 as the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, SkillsUSA is a leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) organization with over 400,000 members nationwide. Its contests span more than 100 career fields, from cabinetmaking and firefighting to nursing and cybersecurity, providing a platform for students to showcase their technical and professional skills at local, state, and national levels.