Students showcase technical skills at national SkillsUSA competition

During the week of June 19-24, students from Lincoln Public Schools competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga. The competition hosts students from across the country as they showcase their skills in various trade, technical and skilled service occupations. 

Businesses from various technical and trade industries also attended the conference to provide firsthand knowledge to students interested in pursuing a career in the field. 

“The contest was a great opportunity for students to network with other competitors in their areas, as well as business and industry professionals in their fields,” Steven Goldenstein, SkillsUSA chapter advisor for Lincoln Northeast, said.

Two students from Lincoln Northeast High School and eight students from The Career Academy attended this year’s conference. The results from the competition are below. 

Vedah Henrichs

Lincoln Northeast High School

6th place - Technical Drafting

Alyssa Jones

Lincoln Northeast High School

11th place* - Aviation Maintenance

*Youngest person competing in this event

Addie Pope, Corinne Taylor, & Katie Wassenmiller

The Career Academy

3rd place - Career Pathways Showcase (Natural Resources/Ag)

AJ Masek

The Career Academy

18th place - Computer Programming

Preston Nicholls, DaVaya Notaro, & Cole Brackhan

The Career Academy

15th Place - Career Pathways Showcase (Technical Standard Division)

Kenny Tran

The Career Academy

41st Place - Culinary Arts 

 

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