by Mark | Jun 17, 2026 | Web Competitions
The 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) returned to Atlanta, Georgia, from June 1-5, 2026, gathering thousands of the nation’s most talented career and technical education students, dedicated instructors, and forward-thinking industry leaders. For over two decades, Web Professionals Global has proudly organized and run the National Web Design and Development Competition, and the 2026 event set an entirely new benchmark for innovation, technical discipline, and real-world problem-solving.
To earn a spot on the national stage, these elite competitors first had to prove their capabilities at the local level. They navigated local, regional, and grueling state-wide events, utilizing the standardized “competition in a box” toolkit developed by our organization to align state standards with national expectations. To discover how these student teams persevered through their local events, you can read our comprehensive 2026 SkillsUSA State Competitions Recap.
The Evolution of the Competition: Preparation and Training
The road to a national medal began well before the official clock started ticking. Upon arriving in Atlanta, high school and college/postsecondary teams of two participated in an intensive orientation and training sequence. Competitors were first required to take a rigorous one-hour online examination designed to verify their core foundational knowledge of modern web technologies. This exam assessed everything from basic syntax to advanced concepts in semantic HTML, responsive CSS layouts, and programmatic logic in JavaScript.
Following the examination, Web Professionals Global hosted a mandatory technical training session, hosted by our Executive Director, Mark DuBois. This session introduced the student teams to our custom, cloud-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Our organization provided a fully standardized, web-accessible development environment, ensuring a completely level playing field regardless of whether a team brought a high-end laptop, a Mac, a PC, or a Chromebook. During this orientation, our technical committee also hosted a dynamic industry panel discussion. Industry mentors and practicing web professionals discussed the present and future landscape of the digital economy, exploring workflow optimizations and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in production environments. Continue reading for Mark’s recap of the week.
Week Recap
June 1 (Monday) – Mark DuBois and Tammy Finch arrived at the GWCC and worked with SkillsUSA Courtesy Corps to insure the empty environment was set up with tables and chairs for competitors and the rest of the team (which arrived on Tuesday). Mark also participated in the technical chairs meeting Monday afternoon where various procedures and emergency protocols were discussed in detail.
June 2 (Tuesday) – We held our mandatory exam session from noon until 2 p.m. Several teams took nearly the entire time to complete the exam. From 2 – 3:30 p.m. we discussed our coding environment, provided an overview of the competition and held a panel discussion with several web professionals addressing questions from competitors. At 3:30 p.m., Mark unveiled our 2026 commemorative pin. He also discussed the registration process for prizes and what competitors needed to do to be eligible for a prize. Competitors were most energized and excited that we offered a custom pin (and a very hefty one at that). We stayed until well after 4 handing out pins to competitors and advisors (advisors had a separate process to complete in order to obtain a pin).
June 3 (Wednesday) – Our secondary (high school) competition began at 8 a.m. and ended at 3 p.m. David Jackson served in the role of client and addressed questions about the business while Tammy and Mark began the interview process. David decided to throw a twist into the competition after lunch. Competitors who had properly structured their code were able to rapidly pivot and address the twist. Since there were 26 teams, it took a significant amount of time to interview each team and review the process they use when developing websites. Mark brought a time app on his iPad which was used to keep everything on time. Regardless, we still had a few teams that were not interviewed until after the coding part had been completed. Materials were handed over to judges for review and we began the process of entering the scores into the scoring system used by SkillsUSA.
June 4 (Thursday) – Our post-secondary (college) teams competed on Thursday. Again, David served in the role of client while Tammy and Mark conducted the interviews and reviewed the process. Again, David threw a different twist to competitors after lunch. Again, those teams who had properly structured their code and used semantic markup were able to pivot and adapt. The competition ended at 3 p.m. We held a de-briefing session from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. We shared comments provided by judges after reviewing the secondary team submissions from Wednesday. Materials for post-secondary were being reviewed as the debrief continued. We returned to the competition floor at 4:30 p.m. so competitors could help tear down and unwrap the tables and stack both tables and chairs for later pickup. Once all was completed, Mark announced the names of the winners pulled from registered pins. Photos were taken as the prizes were awarded. Everyone seemed pleased with the process and we were able to exit the competition area a little after 5 p.m. Judging continued and final scores were entered into the system. We significantly exceeded the score submission deadline (by roughly 2 hours). Many thanks to those who helped throughout the process. After 23 years, we have this mostly down to a science.
June 5 (Friday) – We had the majority of the day free. We assembled at the State Farm Arena about 6 p.m. and were escorted to the area where competitors go on stage. Tammy and David awarded the medals. Unlike many earlier years, teams did not know who won gold (first), silver (second), or bronze (third) until they were on the medal stand. SkillsUSA has this well choreographed as we were on stage at 6:42 p.m. for the secondary teams and 6:43 p.m. for the post-secondary teams. We then met backstage for photographs (which Mark will receive in about a month).
The Real-World Challenge: The Client Interview & Workflow
When the competition officially launched, the student teams stepped directly into the shoes of professional agency developers. Rather than working from a generic prompt, competitors participated in a live client briefing and interview. Acting as a real-world business owner, a designated client representative outlined their specific target audience, organizational goals, brand guidelines, and unique business challenges. Competitors were given the opportunity to ask direct questions, and the judges heavily noted the insightful, discovery-driven questions asked by the students as they sought to deeply understand the client’s brand.
Once the interview concluded, the high-pressure environment truly began. The competition was divided by division, with the Secondary (High School) teams taking the floor first, followed by the Postsecondary (College) division the next day. The technical constraints were demanding:
- Discovery and Low-Fidelity Wireframing: Teams had an hour to conceptualize their initial layouts. Using physical paper, they drafted low-fidelity wireframes, site maps, and initial mood boards to address the client’s concrete business problems.
- Adhering to Professional Standards: After presenting their conceptual wireframes, teams proceeded to develop their websites. We gave teams much more latitude this year to test their creativity and professionalism. In prior years, we handed each team the same wireframe to build form. This year, we let the teams apply their creative talents.
- No Crutches allowed: Crucially, teams were forbidden from using external front-end frameworks (such as Bootstrap, Tailwind, or React) and were completely banned from utilizing AI generation assistance. The technical committee enforces this strict rule to guarantee that competitors demonstrate an authentic mastery of core web standards, raw responsive design math, and manual web accessibility implementation.
Teams worked with intensity until the deadline to complete, test, and validate their working source code inside the online coding environment. While coding, individual teams were sequentially called away for professional panel interviews. During these interviews, students defended their design decisions, reviewed their individual wireframe processes, and articulated why their agency should be chosen to represent future corporate clients.
High School and College Division Excellence
The level of technical stamina and creative problem-solving demonstrated across both the High School and College/Postsecondary divisions was incredibly impressive. Judges utilized our custom online judging portal, allowing them to effortlessly cycle through submissions, review the semantic integrity of the raw source code, execute automated validation checks, and view live renders across multiple simulated mobile and tablet viewports.
The criteria for determining the national medalists included the following:
- UX/UI Layout & Responsiveness: Beautiful, intuitive design structures that fluidly adapted across varying device dimensions.
- Semantic & Accessible Code: Strict compliance with industry accessibility standards, ensuring markup was clean, highly structured, and universally readable.
- Teamwork & Agency Professionalism: Collaborative synergy between the two partners, clear file structure organization within the IDE, and poise during the professional interview phase.
The closing debriefing session allowed students to peek behind the curtain. Our technical committee showcased the work of an independent, practicing web professional who had been secretly tasked with completing the exact same prompt under identical time and asset restrictions. Seeing a professional’s workflow inside the judge’s custom view provided the students with invaluable feedback on how to refine their skills for the future.
The week-long event culminated in an unforgettable, high-energy awards ceremony hosted inside the packed State Farm Arena alongside thousands of other SkillsUSA participants. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were proudly draped over the champion teams, celebrating their immense hard work and technical triumph.
The Pin
Beyond the intense coding and design challenges on the showroom floor, Web Professionals Global injected a massive wave of excitement into the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta by tapping into a beloved event tradition: pin trading. To honor the nation’s semiquincentennial, the organization commissioned a highly exclusive, custom-designed USA 250th Anniversary Trading Pin. Crafted with premium quality, the substantial two-inch diameter pin featured a secure dual-post backing and was minted in an extremely limited run of only 100 total pieces. In the true spirit of competition, the organization kept the design entirely under wraps with no online previews, choosing instead to reveal the final look directly on the national championship floor on June 2nd, instantly making it the ultimate “rare find” and crown jewel of the event for lucky student collectors.
Owning this legendary piece of history served as just the beginning of the experience for those sharp enough to track it down. Web Professionals Global built an interactive layer into the giveaway by allowing the 100 fortunate pin recipients to formally register their specific pin with the organization. This registration unlocked access to exclusive prize drawings and specialized swag giveaways throughout the remainder of the national conference week. By pairing the thrill of the hunt with high-value rewards, Web Professionals Global successfully turned traditional hallway networking into a masterclass of student engagement, celebrating 250 years of American history while honoring the outstanding technical achievements of the next generation of digital professionals.
Looking Forward
Web Professionals Global extends its deep gratitude to the core committee members, the tireless volunteers, the industry judges, and the SkillsUSA Courtesy Corps who dedicated their time and expertise to make this event a success. More importantly, we salute the incredible instructors and advisors who guide these students daily.
The elite technical execution witnessed during the 2026 national event serves as proof that the future of the digital workforce is bright. These students did not just build temporary contest websites; they proved they possess the professional-grade technical competency and mental maturity required to step onto any production web team on day one and immediately contribute to industry success. We cannot wait to see how these newly minted professionals continue to shape, secure, and innovate the digital world.
Check out a selection of photos from the week:
by Mark | Mar 23, 2026 | Web Competitions
If you do not yet have a pin, read on to find out how you can join.
USA Historic Collectible: The 2026 Commemorative Pin
The clock is officially ticking–the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is here, and the Web Design and Development Competition is officially underway!
If you are reading this right now, chances are you just scanned the QR code on our banner right beside the competition floor. Welcome! You have found the ultimate digital hub for this week’s web design action. If you are a competitor, advisor, or a fellow pin-trading enthusiast looking to track down one of our exclusive, highly coveted commemorative pins, you are exactly where you need to be.
Readers of this blog know that Web Professionals Global has been running the Web Design and Development National Competitive Event for over 20 years. Our Executive Director, Mark DuBois, also serves as the leader of the competition’s event team. While our main focus is ensuring a world-class competition for the students, we also wanted to contribute to the unique, rare and exciting pin-trading tradition.
Pin trading is a massive part of the SkillsUSA culture, but this year’s web design pin is an absolute must-have. We designed this custom, 2-inch, dual-post pin to honor a monumental milestone: the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. It beautifully connects the spirit of American ingenuity and craftsmanship with the cutting-edge digital infrastructure our students are building today.
Because this is a historic landmark year, we wanted to make this collectible incredibly special. Only 100 of these pins have been minted. Once they are gone, they will not be reproduced. Furthermore, scanning the banner and claiming your pin opens up exclusive registration opportunities for special prizes throughout the week.
The Details
We didn’t cut corners on the quality. This isn’t your average flimsy souvenir:
- The Size: A substantial 2″ in diameter.
- The Build: Dual-post backing to ensure it stays secure on your lanyard or jacket.
- The Rarity: Only 100 available for the entire national conference.
How to Claim Yours Before They’re Gone
With a limited quantity available for the entire national conference, competition for these collectibles is just as fierce as the action at the workstations. Here is exactly how you can get your hands on one:
- Step 1 – See Mark DuBois, Executive Director of Web Professionals Global, and ask for a pin.
- Step 2 – Mark will ask you to make a social media post about Web Professionals Global and how much you appreciate the efforts to make this competition a reality (or why you are a fan of WPG) and give you a pin.
- Step 3 – Recipients will register their pin to enter possible prize eligibility.
- Step 4 – Web Professionals Global will randomly select registered pin recipients for prizes.
- Step 5 – Mark will announce the winners at the debriefing.
- Step 6 – To receive a prize, all winners must show their pin and their social media post at the debriefing.
- Step 7 – Winners receive their prize.
- Step 8 – Winners will have their photos taken while holding their pin and prize.
Register to Win
Owning the pin is just the beginning. If you’re lucky enough to snag one of the 100, you will be able to register your pin with us by scanning the QR code. Registration enters you for a chance to win exclusive prizes and swag throughout the week. It’s our way of adding a little extra victory to your NLSC experience.
If you do get your hands on a pin, remember you must be in possession of the pin to receive any prizes. So it is up to you if you decide to swap your pin, but keep in mind you may be allowing someone else to win your potential prize! We will request some information from you to confirm you still have your pin.
Why Pin Trading Matters
For SkillsUSA members, pins are more than just metal and enamel. They are icebreakers. They are the reason a student from Alaska starts a conversation with a student from Florida. They represent the school spirit and the professional networking skills you’re there to build.
We will be updating the blog throughout the week with competition highlights, live photos straight from the floor, and deeper insights into the web design certifications that help elevate these talented students into elite professional developers.
Get out there, network on the floor, try to get your hands on a historic pin, and let’s make the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference the best yet!
Update: Now that the conference is over, check out our recap article!
by Mark | Mar 18, 2026 | Web Competitions
Every spring, high school and college students across the country face off in a high-stakes test of digital skill: the SkillsUSA State Web Design and Development competitions. The goal for each team is to win gold at the state level to earn a spot at the National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta taking place June 1-5, 2026.
Behind the scenes, Web Professionals Global is changing how these states find their champions. By providing a “competition in a box,” they ensure that state leaders can focus on the students rather than the stress of building a complex technical event from scratch.
Closing the Skills Gap
Since we began working directly with state organizations, the results have been undeniable. “We have seen the level of competition improve significantly at both the state and national level,” the organization notes.
By using professional-grade standards, students are arriving at the national stage better prepared to “hit the ground running.” They aren’t just winning medals; they are developing the exact skills needed to contribute to a professional web team on day one of a new job.
What the Competition Package Includes
To keep the playing field level and the quality high, more states each year are opting for a comprehensive support package. This includes:
- A Professional Exam: An online test modeled after the national standards.
- The Project & Rubric: Real-world client assets and a clear scoring guide for fair judging.
- A Modern “IDE”: Each team gets a pre-loaded online coding environment, meaning they don’t have to waste time setting up software.
- Direct Support: Guidance for the judges and chairs running the show.
Innovation for Judges and Competitors
In the past, judging a web competition was a logistical nightmare involving thumb drives or hovering over a student’s shoulder to look at their laptop screen.
Web Professionals Global has modernized this through a specialized judging app. Now, judges can review and score work remotely from their own devices. This flexibility even allows for a “hybrid” model where competitors or judges can participate from different locations without missing a beat.
Supporting States Nationwide
This spring, the organization has already powered competitions in a diverse group of states, including:
- The South: TN, LA, MS
- The Midwest: IN, IL, OH
- The West & Islands: AZ, CO, HI
The feedback from these states remains stellar. By removing the burden of creating a curriculum and technical infrastructure from scratch, Web Professionals Global allows State SkillsUSA programs to do what they do best: mentor the next generation of digital creators.
As the road to Atlanta heats up, these students aren’t just competing; they are proving they have what it takes to build the future of the web.
A Message from Mark
“We at Web Professionals Global would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the state directors, the volunteer judges, and the dedicated teachers who make these events possible. Our 25+ years of experience running these competitions has shown us that when you raise the bar, students will always rise to meet it. The 2026 state recaps show a level of technical stamina and creative problem-solving that should make every educator proud. We are building more than just websites; we are building the future of the digital economy.” –Mark DuBois, Executive Director, Web Professionals Global
Connect with Us
Web Professionals Global is proud to be the official partner for the SkillsUSA Web Design and Development competition. Whether you are a state director looking to modernize your event or a teacher looking for a “Strategic Springboard” curriculum that aligns with these high standards, we are here to help.
For those planning to take advantage of our competition offering for the 2027 season, we encourage you to reach out early. Our turnkey solution is designed to take the pressure off state programs, providing everything from the judging rubrics to the cloud-based IDE.
Contact our team at hello@webprofessionalsglobal.org to learn how we can support your students in 2027.
Click here for a recap of the 2025 National Competition and stay tuned for preview articles for the 2026 National Competition.
by Mark | Jul 5, 2024 | Web Competitions, Web Design, Web Development
Last week, Web Professionals Global was proud to once again participate in the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center from June 24-28. Web Professionals Global ran the Web Design and Development competition for the 21st year in a row, providing students from a number of states with the opportunity to participate. This follows Web Professionals Global helping to facilitate some state competitions, the winners of which were invited to the national competition. Check out our article from May on how we helped run the state competitions to prepare teams for the national competition.
As Executive Director, I (Mark) would like to thank Dave, Bryce, Dan, Tammy, Na’Im, and Steve for traveling to Atlanta and helping to put on yet another successful competition. The core team (Dave, Bryce, Steve, and Jonathan [who could not be with us this year]) has been helping with this competition for years, and we are so grateful. Dan, Tammy, and Na’Im were new to the team this year. We appreciate the added help. We couldn’t have done it without all of you.
The competition guidelines were as follows: teams of two completed a series of challenges focusing on creating a website for a client and a specific target audience. Judging focused on meeting the client’s needs, usability and accessibility, and industry-standard best practices. Teams were evaluated on the process they used to meet the challenges and how well they worked as a team. Teams used the internet to access all competition materials (including the coding environment). Additional items such as web accessibility were also evaluated for each site competitors developed.
Our Web Professionals Global Organization SkillsUSA team provided the students with not only a competitive environment to test their technical skills but also real-world training and networking opportunities with professionals.
Week Recap
Monday, June 24
Mark arrived late Sunday and worked with Courtesy Corps to get the tables set up and covered with paper for the competition. He also tested the wireless environment as best he could prior to the stress test of numerous teams on Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 25
Competitors took an online exam to verify their knowledge concerning web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, for example). Each team had one hour to complete the exam. We held a mandatory training session where we reviewed the online coding environment and how to use it. Additionally, we hosted a panel discussion with Dan and Tammy (both practicing web professionals) to help competitors better understand the current landscape and job opportunities. AI was discussed at length and competitors developed a better understanding of how this is presently being incorporated into work flows.
Wednesday, June 26
The secondary (high school) competition was held on Wednesday. Competitors were presented with client assets (often oversized images or in the wrong format) along with a back story of the client. Each team was asked to develop their own process and low fidelity wireframes to address the business problems brought by the client. Once the team had completed their wireframes, they were asked to place those aside and they were given more professionally developed low fidelity wireframes for multiple pages. This is what they were asked to implement as a solution in a website (with multiple pages). Each team was also interviewed and was asked separately (by other web professionals) to describe their process and explain how they developed the wireframes they made.
Thursday, June 27
The post-secondary (college) competition was held on Thursday. Competitors were provided with similar materials and a similar approach to creating the websites. After this competition ended, both secondary and post-secondary teams were invited to a debriefing session held in a different room. Competitors were also asked to provide feedback regarding improvements they would like to see in future competitions. Judge comments were also reviewed in general to help competitors better understand what judges saw (and how they might improve on their processes as well as tips for better interviewing in the future). Scores were submitted by 9 p.m.
Friday, June 28
The event wrapped up Friday night with the awards ceremony held in the State Farm Arena. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to teams at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. Roughly 17,000 individuals were present in the arena to witness the awarding of medals. There were 115 separate competitions with roughly 6,700 competitors this year. We understand that is the largest number of competitions and competitors in the history of SkillsUSA.
Mark providing guidance to competitors
Competition Winners
High School
Gold: Rhys J./Steven S., Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian, ID
Silver: Leah S./Tyler C., Barren County Area Technology Center, Glasgow, KY
Bronze: Alexander R./Ethan D., Dover Area High School, Dover, PA
College
Gold: Chloe G./Zachery S., Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO
Silver: Sam T./Caeden S., Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Bronze: Kenli S./Yan D., Northwest Kansas Technical College, Goodland, KS
Congratulations to all the winners and participants in the competition. We had an outstanding group of students who all have very bright futures in the industry. In the coming days we will be publishing more articles about the competition, so stay tuned. If you would like to see more photos of the event (and related activities), we put together a small gallery of photos from several of us.
Final awards ceremony in State Farm Arena
Get in Touch
We are honored to be recognized as a partner with SkillsUSA for another year. Reach out to us today for information on our collaboration with SkillsUSA, certification program offerings and the work we are doing to further our community of web professionals.
by Mark | May 1, 2024 | Web Competitions, Web Design, Web Development
About a month ago we published an article highlighting our work with states to run their web design and development competitions in anticipation of the national competition in Atlanta, GA this June. Today, we are looking at how we helped facilitate the state competition that Illinois ran on April 25th.
Since we started working directly with states in 2022, we have seen the level of competition improve significantly at both the state level and national level. Students are better prepared than ever to hit the ground running on day one and contribute to team success. Each year, more and more states sign up for the package we offer that includes the following:
- Online web design exam similar to what the competitors might see at nationals
- Competition project with client assets and judging rubric
- Handouts for competitors with overview and links to resources
- Online development environment “IDE” for each competitive team
- Support for judges and competition chairs
State SkillsUSA programs enjoy working with Web Professionals Global because we enable them to facilitate the competition rather than have the burden of creating the competition from scratch. Competitors and judges can participate either in person or remotely using our support tools. This enables states to utilize a wider range of judges, as many enjoy participating but cannot take the time from other obligations to join in person for a full day or more. In addition to helping run the Illinois competition, we helped the following states in the spring of 2024: Washington, South Carolina, Arizona, Rhode Island, Vermont, Texas, Nevada, Florida, Kentucky, Kansas, Oregon and Oklahoma.
Running the Competition
Let’s look at how the IL competition ran to see how our package makes life easier for the teams, volunteers and judges that make each state competition happen. What happened in Illinois is similar to what happens in each state choosing the Web Professionals Global package for their competition.
First, the Illinois SkillsUSA team contacted Web Professionals Global to schedule the state competition and receive the competition kit. In the following days, the Illinois SkillsUSA team met with the Web Professionals Global team to get trained on what to expect on the day of the competition and how to ensure it went smoothly.
On the day of the competition, teams showed up to the venue and received handouts outlining how the competition would run. This included an introductory video outlining the online development environments, also known as IDE (although most teams don’t need to review much as many are already with online coding environments *such as VSCode). The team members also logged into their IDE to make sure they were ready to go when the competition began. The IDE also contained the client assets along with a readme file explaining what each team needs to focus on if they want to win the competition (for example, make certain to preview your work to verify images are linked properly).
Students were then introduced to their client for the competition and began to analyze the client’s needs, target audience and images and logos they would be using. After this introduction, students began the competition in their teams and started building their websites. Teams are not allowed to use frameworks of any sort (or help from AI), and doing so results in disqualification. We want competitors to use their knowledge and skills to demonstrate their understanding of responsive design, web accessibility and much more. Relying on a framework can hamper this demonstration as frameworks can be relied upon as a crutch.
Upon completion of the competition, the judges used the online judging system provided by Web Professionals Global. This included a fair and easy-to-use rubric for judging the work of each team. Judges are able to review all teams’ work from a single view and can examine the end result or the code directly in the browser. This system ensures a transparent judging process that is consistent with the process that winning teams experience at the national competition. The winners of the Illinois competition were then submitted to the national competition and invited to participate in June.
We are proud to be a part of this growing network of state competitions. Feel free to get in touch with us if you are interested in learning more and having your state take advantage of our solution next year.
by Mark | Mar 20, 2024 | Web Competitions
Web Professionals Global is proud to once again support state SkillUSA web design and development competitions in 2024. This will be the third year we have helped states ahead of the national competition in June in Atlanta, GA. Before reading on, check out our article from 2022 outlining the new streamlined model we created so states could more easily run their own competitions.
SkillsUSA state competitions can be run in person or entirely online, making it easy for more students to join and participate in each state. Not only does the new approach make it easier for any state to run their own web design and development competition, but it also ensures that every state is conducting their own competition to prepare students for the national competition. This model gives all states the same turnkey resources to ensure a successful competition that engages students. We are seeing the tangible results of our efforts as states that utilize our support have been better prepared for the national competition in the summer.
What does the Web Professionals Global Competition pack include?
Competitor Support
- Online web design exam similar to what the competitors might see at nationals
- Competition project with client assets and judging rubrics
- Handouts for competitors with overview and links to resources
- Online development environment “IDE” for each competitive team
State Event Team and Judge Support
With easy access to competitor IDEs, judges can quickly judge the websites. Judge training videos aligned to the state level competition help them understand how to use the scoring rubric to judge similar to how the national event is judged. There is also a competition scoring rubric tied to the unique competition problem “The Work Order.” And national event team mentors access allows state-level event coordinators to get extra help running their state events.
“Web Professionals Global wants to thank all of the Web Design National Event team members who helped us build this year’s state competition package and support the state competition event teams.” – Mark DuBois, Executive Director of Web Professionals Global and Tech Chair for the National SkillsUSA Web Design and Development competition
Testimonials
Here are a few testimonials from organizers on state teams we have worked with in past years:
“The supplied client assets and coding environment were easy to use, and the collaborative piece between team members was invaluable for them to see real-time results. Mark and his team were invaluable in not only providing a real-time environment for students to code a website, but their attention to detail is impeccable. They are readily available to answer any questions and offered tips in advance to help the competition run as smoothly as possible. They made me feel much more comfortable knowing they were a phone call or email away. I would highly recommend using their product for any web design competition.” – Matt MacKay, WCSD Signature Academies & CTE Department, Nevada
Mark, your platform and contest is very well-designed and easy to use. The students truly loved competing in this contest! I can’t wait to see what you all have for nationals as well. It’s going to be wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed the integration into this year’s contest and look forward to working with you again on next year’s contest!” – Renee Blackshear, Instructor, Statewide Faculty Senate, SkillsUSA Texas
2024 Schedule
Below is the schedule so far for the 2024 state competitions:
- Washington: March 22
- South Carolina: March 27
- Vermont: April 4
- Texas: April 6
- Nevada: April 11
- Florida: April 16
- Oklahoma: April 21-22
- Kansas: April 24-25
- Illinois: April 25
Visit here for more information on SkillsUSA state and local competitions. If you are interested in working with Web Professionals Global to run your own state web design and development competition, please contact us today.
