Idaho State University Students Recognized at State Leadership and Skills Conference
Idaho State University, College of Technology SkillsUSA Chapter members recently competed in the SkillsUSA state leadership and skills conference in Boise. Competitors representing high schools and colleges from throughout the state competed in more than forty competitions.
Of the 110 SkillsUSA members enrolled at the ISU College of Technology, the following ISU chapter members received high honors at the state competition.
Aviation Maintenance
Gold –Todd Thomas
Silver – Sigifredo Reyes, Jr.
Bronze –Mark Jensen
4th place – Pat Stopher
Auto Collision & Repair
Bronze – Greg Anderson
Auto Refinishing
Gold – Greg Anderson
CNC Milling
Bronze – Ryder Carson
CNC Turning
Bronze – Ryder Carson
Diesel
Bronze – Jordan Van Every
Electronics Technology
Gold – Jeremy Edwards
Silver – Cory Wilken
Bronze – Ryan Kolar
Internetworking
Bronze – Blake Portmann
Machining
Silver – Carl Betts
Bronze –Ryder Carson
Prepared Speech
Gold – Renell Anderson
The students who placed Gold in their respected competitions will travel to Kansas City, Missouri, in June for the National Competition.
SkillsUSA is a national organization which provides quality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and enforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills, emphasizing total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes an understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.
For more information about the ISU SkillsUSA Chapter, please contact Annette Christensen at 282-2622.