索尔兹伯里,N.C. – Thirty-five students from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College competed against students from across the state in the 2024 SkillsUSA North Carolina State 领导 and Skills Conference, held April 23-25 at the Greensboro Coliseum and Koury Convention Center. Competing across 15 different competitions, 21 of these students placed in the top five in their competitions, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication. This event is the state’s largest showcase of 职业生涯 and Technical 教育, 大于2,900 students competing in more than 130 skilled, 技术, and leadership development events.
Five students from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College earned first-place gold medals and earned the opportunity to advance to compete in the SkillsUSA 2024 National 领导 and Skills Conference in Atlanta, 六月GA.
The following Rowan-Cabarrus students placed in their competitions:
- Tyler Arbeen, first place, Electrical Construction Wiring
- Jared Valdespino Moran, first place, Masonry
- Iris Urbina, first place, Nail Care
- Kimberly Anderson, first place, Nail Care Model
- Nathan Connelly, first place, Sheet Metal
- Alicia Freeman, second place, Esthetics
- Matthew Helm, second place, Sheet Metal
- Jordan Peek, second place, Team Works (Carpenter)
- Michael Murphy, second place, Team Works (Electrician)
- Anthony Merrell Jr., second place, Team Works (Mason)
- Brent Offenberger, second place, Team Works (Plumber)
- Blake Barrier, third place, Advertising Design
- Hailie Durham, third place, Cyber 安全 (Team)
- Austin Tilley, third place, Cyber 安全 (Team)
- Vincent Van Alstyne, third place, Electrical Construction Wiring
- Taylor Hill, third place, Esthetics
- Kyle Benkendorf, third place, Industrial Motor Control
- Tiffanie Pender, third place, Sheet Metal
- Bradley Henry, fourth place, HVACR
- Seth Brown, fourth place, Welding Postsecondary
- Miranda Mena, fifth place, Fantasy Hair
“We are incredibly proud of these talented students and their dedication to excellence. These outstanding results from our students are a testament to their hard work and the exceptional support from our faculty,”医生说。. 卡罗尔年代. Spalding, president of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. “Participating in SkillsUSA provides hands-on experiences and will propel them to even greater success in their future careers.”
This year’s Rowan-Cabarrus advisors who supported the students include Chris Belch, 西尔维娅Boulware, 乔·克里斯蒂, 乔恩·克罗克特, 艾米达拉谟, 阮兰德加布里埃尔, 詹姆斯haus, 桑迪Holshouser, 布兰登Hoffner, 凯文Joines, 杰夫Mrugalski, Larry Newcomb and Carl Smith.
SkillsUSA is a national partnership of students, 老师, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. The organization serves middle-school, 高中, and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, 技术, and skilled service occupations. For more information about SkillsUSA, please visit www.skillsusa.org.
For more information about Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, please visit 14y.ebonykink.com or call 704-216-RCCC (7222).