Providence Career & Technical Academy Competes at the National Level at SkillsUSA
Thursday, July 10, 2014
The Providence Career and Technical Academy had 10 students compete at the national level of the SkillsUSA Championships held on Thursday, June 26th in Kansas City, MO. A total of 82 Rhode Island career and technical students participated in the competition.
More than 6,000 students competed in 99 occupational and leadership skill competition areas. SkillsUSA programs help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the classroom. These industry driven competitive events are modeled after the Olympics where the top three individual/teams receive gold, silver, and bronze medals.
To earn a trip to K.C., each individual or team must first win a gold medal at the state level against their peers in other CTE schools throughout the state. Throughout the week, SkillsUSA hosted various events for students/educators such as industry trade shows, professional development, opening/closing ceremonies and many activities for students to enjoy.
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Results of National Competition held June 26th:
Southida Saykouman - 7th, Restaurant Service
David Lovell-Hill - 7th, Action Skills (Culinary Arts)
Katherine Suero and Vanessa Montes De Oca - 11th, Community Service
Josh Zanni and Justin Espinal- 11th, Digital Cinema Production
Alejandro Leon - 16th, Sheet Metal
Michael Jimenez - 26th, HVAC
Steve Alvarez - 30th, Masonry
Bryan Martinez - 30th, Plumbing
Orland Iglesias - Represents PCTA as "State Officer"
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