Alliant Energy Center, Madison - April 27 & 28, 2027

Auto, Collision, & Diesel State Championships

Each year, the WATDA Foundation hosts the SkillsUSA automotive state championships and assists with the diesel and collision repair competition state championships. All Wisconsin gold medal-winning students advance to the SkillsUSA National competition to compete against other gold medal-winning students from the other 49 states. Ultimately, national gold medal-winning students can advance to the World Skills competition.
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Uniting dealerships and industry from across Wisconsin, the automotive championships are comprised of 12 ASE-aligned stations. These stations help prepare students for what they should know and be able to do to be successful. Some of these stations include Automotive Transmission, Engine Performance, Wheel Alignment, Safety, Electrical Diagnosis, Hybrid Safety, and Customer Service.

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WATDA Foundation Scholar Selected to Represent the
​U.S. at WorldSkills 2026

The WATDA Foundation is proud to recognize scholarship recipient Benjamin Strupp of Holmen, Wisconsin, who has been selected by SkillsUSA to represent the United States in the Heavy Vehicle Diesel competition at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. Strupp, a graduate of Madison Area Technical College and Holmen High School, earned gold medals at the Wisconsin SkillsUSA State Championships in Diesel Equipment Technology at both the high school level (2023) and postsecondary level (2025). He also placed second at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta.
Over the next nine months, Strupp will undergo intensive preparation and training as he prepares to compete against the world’s top young technicians.

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2024 - ​Baeylan Putz of Shawano High School Wins
​National Automotive Gold Medal

SkillsUSA is a national organization that prepares students for careers in technical, skilled, and service industries while fostering leadership and community responsibility. Last year, Shawano High School student Baeylan Putz became a national champion by winning the Automotive Gold medal at the National Championships, competing against top students from across the country.

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Fueling the Future - SkillsUSA 2025 Montage

Thank You to Our SkillsUSA Sponsors!

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the sponsors who support SkillsUSA. Your generosity helps students develop the technical skills, leadership qualities, and career readiness needed for success in the workforce. Thanks to your contributions, students across the nation have the opportunity to compete, grow, and achieve their goals.
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Your support makes a lasting impact—thank you for investing in the future of skilled professionals!

For more information about SkillsUSA & Sponsorships - [email protected]

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