Web Design and Interactive Media students, Greg and Zhan, won first place at the Skills USA state competition, competing in the Web Design competition. After advancing through the District competition, they went to Hershey, PA to compete against other schools in the state. The SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Championships are the state-level competitions for public high school and college students enrolled in trade, technical, and skilled service professional instruction programs, including allied health occupations.
Hershey, Pennsylvania, is the host site for the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Skill and Leadership Conference each year. While the leadership events are taking place, skill competitions are hosted at the Lebanon County Exposition Center and various school sites. Begun in 1965, the Championships have grown to over 73 hands-on and leadership competitions. The SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Conference is comprised of over 1800 attendees, which includes judges from business and industry, educational exhibitors, advisors, competitors and delegates.
The Championships program begins at the local level with contests in classrooms. Winners advance through district, regional and state competitions, and only the best make it to the national event. Students benefit no matter how they place in their contests. They test their skills, frequently make job contacts, and have a chance for recognition.
First place winners represent the state at the National SkillsUSA Championships held in Kansas City, Missouri, the last week of June each year until 2014, before moving to its new location in Louisville, Kentucky. State and national winners receive gold, silver and bronze medallions, scholarships, tools and other awards. \
Congrats to them! Good Luck at the National Competition on June 21st in Kansas City!
