Several Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute students recently competed in the statewide SkillsUSA North Carolina Championship competitions held in Greensboro, NC, bringing home several awards in a variety of categories.
The annual SkillsUSA state conference is the largest showcase of Career and Technical Education in the state with over 3,000 students competing in more than 140 skilled, technical and leadership development events designed to test their skills, knowledge and precision in various areas of skilled trades. These contests span more than 95 trade areas from construction, automotive, and welding to drafting, public safety, culinary, cosmetology and more.
Johnathan Snyder, a dual enrolled homeschooled high school student brought home first place in the regional Secondary Welding category held at Wilkes Community College early in the year. Under the tutelage of CCC&TI Welding Instructor Gary Hudson, Snyder advanced to the statewide competition, again, earning first place and a chance to compete at the National SkillsUSA competition held in June. Snyder competed against the best high school welders from across the country, placing in the top 30. This is Welding Program Director Gary Hudson’s second statewide winner in the SkillsUSA Secondary Welding Competition to advance to the national competition…