The resolution acknowledges the SkillsUSA Nebraska Championships held from April 10 to 12, 2025, where over 1,600 students gathered in Grand Island to participate in various career and technical competitions. SkillsUSA, originally founded in 1965 as the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, aims to ensure a skilled workforce by partnering students, teachers, and industry. The organization has served more than 14 million members and offers competitions in over 100 fields, including architecture, health science, and information technology. Top performers receive prizes and scholarships, with first-place winners advancing to national championships in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Nebraska Legislature recognizes the significant impact of SkillsUSA on the lives of its citizens, highlighting the importance of combining technical skill training with employability skills to develop well-rounded workers and citizens. This resolution serves to honor the contributions of SkillsUSA in fostering a skilled workforce and enhancing educational opportunities for students across the state.