Collaboration enables construction technology access for SkillsUSA members to help close the industry labor gap
WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 19, 2026 — Trimble today announced a collaboration with SkillsUSA to provide industry-leading technology and training to career and technical education (CTE) students across the U.S. By integrating advanced modeling and geospatial tools into classrooms, trade training programs, and state and national competitions, the collaboration aims to help prepare a workforce capable of meeting the demand for more than 450,000 new construction professionals in 2027.
The collaboration focuses on workforce optimization, a core Trimble value that addresses the widening skills gap by making professional technology more accessible. Through this initiative, Trimble provides SkillsUSA advisors and instructors with an overview of Trimble technology and multiple options to gain access for its use in the classroom. Student members can also make requests to use Trimble technology for local, state and national competitions.
Additionally, Trimble will donate software subscriptions to SkillsUSA including Trimble SketchUp® 3D modeling software, Tekla® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM) and structural engineering, Trimble® Business Center (TBC) survey CAD software and other Trimble technology solutions. These tools allow students to gain hands-on experience with the same “ground truth” technology used on modern jobsites.
“The true test of innovation is whether it empowers others to achieve more,” said Ian Warner, director of industry workforce development at Trimble. “By equipping SkillsUSA students with Trimble technology, we are moving beyond traditional training to ensure the next generation can connect the physical and digital worlds to build more efficiently and sustainably.”
SkillsUSA advisor development session and conference sponsorship
On April 16, Warner held a SkillsUSA technical session for advisors to discover how Trimble’s advanced construction, geospatial, and transportation technology is now within reach for the classroom. To learn more at: https://app.pathful.com/wbl/sessions/110940.
Trimble will also sponsor the National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), supporting competitions in drafting, drone technology and heavy equipment operation. These programs help transition students from classroom learning to high-demand careers by fostering digital fluency early in their professional development.
“Collaborating with industry leaders like Trimble allows our students to work with the latest technology, preparing them to be career-ready from their first day on the job,” said Chelle Travis, executive director of SkillsUSA.
To learn more about Trimble’s education and outreach program, visit: https://www.trimble.com/en/education.
About Trimble
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it’s helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble, visit: www.trimble.com.
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 400,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college / postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent more than 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3-D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served nearly 15 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at skillsusa.org and follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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