“These students represent the very best of what hands-on, career-focused education can accomplish,” said Dr. Blake Perkins, vice chancellor for academics at ASU-Beebe. “Their success reflects not only their dedication, but also the strength of our faculty and programs in preparing students for high-demand careers.”
In automotive services technology, college division, Sean Clay from Searcy received third place.
In CNC 3 Axis Programming, college division, Enrique Hernandez from Higginson received third place.
In automated manufacturing technology, college division, Josh Jones from Searcy, Connor Yancey from Pangburn, and Kylan Elliott from Austin, received first place for their team.
In diesel engine technology, college division, Lane Rudesill from Searcy received first place; Broxson Barnhill from Pensacola, Florida received second place; and Tyler Guyot from Ward received third place. In the high school division, Conley Reeves from Searcy High School received third place.
In diesel technology, job skill demonstration, college division, Lucas O'Neill received first place.
In diesel technology, job interview, college division, Jesse Dougan from Houston, Texas received third place. In the high school division and Amia Carter from Riverview High School received second place.
In marine service technology, college division, Matthew Ruther from Vilonia, received first place.
In power equipment technology, college division, Paxton Bell from Little Rock received first place; Travis Zeman from Ward received second place; and Frank Bunn from Searcy received third place.
In addition, students who attend the Regional Career Center at the Lonoke Business Academy received several awards.
In diesel engine technology, high school division, Sawyer Gann from Lonoke High School received second place.
In the medical professions, community action project, high school division, winners were Rishayla Lewis and Samareah Earl from Lonoke High School, received second place for their team.
In the medical professions, community service project, high school division, winners were Sophia Cargile and Alexandra McDurmont from Lonoke High School, received second place for their team.
First place winners of the state contests can represent their respective schools and the state of Arkansas at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on June 1 through June 5 in Atlanta, Georgia.
SkillsUSA is a national membership association open to high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor as a successful model of employer-driven workforce development.
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