As if having the World Cup underway here in Texas wasn’t enough, Collin College students are celebrating winning three gold medals and a bronze at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.
Earlier this month, students from around the country gathered in Atlanta to participate in the SkillsUSA Championships, which, according to SkillsUSA, is the premier showcase of America’s most highly skilled career and technical education students.
The annual event brings together more than 19,000 attendees, including students, instructors, industry partners, government officials, administrators, and employers.
The following Collin students earned medals during the competition:
Rachel Hansen of Celina – Gold, Graphic Communication
Macey Loureiro of Plano – Gold, Photography
Tyler Mathieson of Melissa – Gold, Technical Computer Applications
In a team competition, Lisa Dorman of McKinney and Martin Torres of Blue Ridge brought home a bronze medal for 3D Visualization and Animation.
For more information about SkillsUSA, visit www.skillsusa.org. To learn more about Collin College and workforce programs, visit www.collin.edu.
Collin College serves approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.