Saint Paul College students and faculty attended the Minnesota SkillsUSA Conference on April 10-12, 2015. The College had 36 students registered to compete in various competitions; they did a fantastic job of representing Saint Paul College and their areas of study! All first place finishers will have the chance to compete at the SkillsUSA National Conference June 22-26, 2015 in Louisville, KY.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. This national nonprofit organization serves students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. The theme for this year's competitions is “SkillsUSA: 50 Years of Champions at Work.”
Congratulations to the following Saint Paul College students who received first, second, or third place medals at the Minnesota State SkillsUSA competition:
Cabinetmaking
Kyle Larson (College)—3rd Place
David Miller (PSEO/High School)—1st Place
Cosmetology
Mee Yang—1st Place
Esthetics
Grace Johnson & Sarah Davis—1st Place
Brittany Sandquist & Emy Stickler—2nd Place
Precision Machining
Sam Peltier—1st Place
Quiz Bowl
Rayna Condra, Drew Braswell, Brandon Boldt, Broderick Roettger, Antonio Warner, Jeff Winsor—1st Place
Sheet Metal
Richard Lorenz—1st Place
Tim Bouthilet—2nd Place
Isaac Chlan—3rd Place
Welding Sculpture
Riley Pease—2nd Place
Congratulations to all of the competitors from Saint Paul College!