Support the 2026 Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge
Students put their plumbing skills to the test at the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge in Rome, Georgia.
Skilled trades are essential to the communities we build, and the next generation of trade professionals is already preparing to enter the industry. The 2026 Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge gives students an opportunity to put their skills to the test while connecting with educators and industry professionals.
For sponsoring companies, it is a chance to engage with the next generation of trade professionals and show support for the future of the industry. This year, we are welcoming 230 student competitors and 150 student observers from 23 local high schools. This event introduces students to the trades and highlights the potential career opportunities.
Reading and interpreting blueprints is one of the hands-on skills students practice.
Sponsorship Opportunities
With four sponsorship levels to choose from, companies can find an opportunity that fits their goals while gaining recognition and connecting directly with event participants.
The Value of Your Support
Supporting the Skills Challenge is more than putting a company logo on a T-shirt or banner. It is an opportunity to be present in a room filled with both students who are exploring careers in skilled trades as well as industry professionals who can help guide their next steps.
For companies looking to invest in the future workforce, sponsorship provides a chance to support hands-on skills development, build connections with emerging talent, and demonstrate the value of careers in the trades.
A student applies mortar during the masonry competition.
Join the 2026 Skills Challenge
The 2026 Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge will take place at The Forum River Center, 301 Tribune Street, Rome, GA, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Companies interested in supporting the event must confirm their sponsorship by October 2, 2026.
Help create opportunities for the next generation of skilled trades professionals while connecting your company with students, educators, and industry leaders. Choose your sponsorship level and be part of an event that celebrates the skills shaping the future of the trades.
Frequently Asked Questions
The event will take place Thursday, October 22, 2026, at The Forum River Center, 301 Tribune Street, Rome, GA.
Sponsorship options range from $500 for a Friend Sponsor to $5,000 for a Title Sponsor.
Benefits vary by level and can include company recognition on the sponsor banner or competitor T-shirts, an exhibitor booth, company signage, and a company-provided banner at the event.
Companies must confirm sponsorship by October 2, 2026.
Sponsoring a Skills Challenge helps students gain hands-on exposure to skilled trades while connecting them with educators and industry professionals.
