Students participating in the competitions included Chad Carver, Douglas, in Electrical Construction Wiring; Cassidy Foy, Quitman, in Practical Nursing; Jared Johnson, Douglas, in Mobile Electronics Installation; Jefferson Bedford, Fitzgerald, in Residential System Installation; Josh Prince, Valdosta, in Job Skills Demonstration A; Blake Revell, Fitzgerald, Telecommunication Cabling; Cody  Healey, Valdosta, Firefighting; Tamika Edwards, Valdosta, Esthetics; Brittany Koehmstedt (Model), Quitman, Esthetics; Brooke Davis, Fitzgerald,  Hannah Stephens, Fitzgerald; and Ashley Walls, Fitzgerald, in Crime Scene Investigation. Josh Prince won a silver medal in Job Skills Demonstration A, Jared Johnson silver in Mobile Electronics Installation, and Jefferson Bedford placed bronze in Residential System Installation.

“SkillsUSA is a wonderful experience for all involved,” said Lisa Howell, student activities coordinator. “We are proud of all of our students for representing Wiregrass Georgia Tech so well at the national, state, and regional levels. They are all outstanding students and each is a winner.”

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skills service occupations, including health occupations. The Skills USA program hosts local, state, and national competition for students to showcase their skills learned through hands-on training in the classroom.