{"id":88874,"date":"2026-06-18T09:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/?p=88874"},"modified":"2026-06-18T09:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:46:30","slug":"2026-national-skillsusa-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/2026-national-skillsusa-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Students Win 9 Medals at National SkillsUSA Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Maryland Students Win 9 Medals at National SkillsUSA Conference<\/b><\/h2>\n

BALTIMORE\u00a0 (June 18<\/b>, 2026)<\/b> \u2013 The SkillsUSA Maryland student delegation received nine medals during the recent 62nd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta. A team of 165 Career and Technical Education (CTE) students showcased their skills in 92 competitions against more than 6,800 other students. Overall, 76 Maryland students placed in the top 10 nationally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students competing in Career Pathways Business Management and Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, and Sheet Metal received gold medals. Silver medals were awarded to students competing in Community Service, Digital Cinema Production, Firefighting, Nurse Assisting and Photography, and bronze medals were awarded to students competing in Architectural Drafting, Basic Health Care Skills, Facilithon (Facility Maintenance), Health Occupations Professional Portfolio, and Welding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The SkillsUSA chapters at Center of Applied Technology North (Anne Arundel County Public Schools) and Thomas Edison High School of Technology (Montgomery County Public Schools) received national Models of Excellence honors.\u00a0 Josie Wolfe, Baking and Pastry Arts instructor at the AACPS Center of Applied Technology North, received a national Outstanding Educator Award.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMaryland\u2019s SkillsUSA students continue to demonstrate exceptional skill, determination, and professionalism,\u201d said <\/span>Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools<\/b>. \u201cTheir achievements at the national level reflect the strength of our career and technical education programs and the commitment of educators who prepare students for success in high-demand fields.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The NLSC draws students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. SkillsUSA Maryland has a statewide membership of several thousand CTE high school students. Members participate throughout the year in a variety of leadership and competitive conferences and events.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following students <\/span>received medals<\/span> in the national competition:<\/span><\/p>\n

Gold Medal \u2013 Career Pathways Business Management and Technology<\/b>
<\/span>Jackson DuPee, Tiiu Nomm, and Holly Braughton<\/span>
<\/span>Severna Park High School \u2013 Anne Arundel County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Gold Medal \u2013 Occupational Health and Safety<\/b>
<\/span>Gavin Kidwell, Brody Hydorn, and Angelo Rossi<\/span>
<\/span>Carroll County Career and Tech Center \u2013 Carroll County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Gold Medal \u2013 Sheet Metal<\/b>
<\/span>Joshua Yudt<\/span>
<\/span>Frederick County Career and Tech Center \u2013 Carroll County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Medal \u2013 Architectural Drafting<\/b>
<\/span>Matthew Lyon<\/span>
<\/span>Carroll Career and Technology Center \u2013 Carroll County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Medal \u2013 Basic Health Care Skills<\/b>
<\/span>Abigail Eberly<\/span>
<\/span>Dr. James A Forrest Career & Technology Center \u2013 St. Mary’s County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Medal \u2013 Facilithon<\/b>
<\/span>Jaclyn Ryan<\/span>
<\/span>Dr. James A Forrest Career & Technology Center \u2013 St. Mary’s County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Medal \u2013 Health Occupations Professional Portfolio<\/b>
<\/span>Julieann Henderson<\/span>
<\/span>Carroll County Career & Technology Center \u2013 Carroll County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Medal \u2013 Welding<\/b>
<\/span>Tanner Shorb<\/span>
<\/span>Frederick Career and Technology Center \u2013 Frederick County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Bronze Medal \u2013 T-Shirt Design<\/b>
<\/span>Alexander Schnitzer<\/span>
<\/span>Carroll County Career & Technology Center \u2013 Carroll County Public Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, visit the <\/span>SkillsUSA Maryland<\/span><\/a> website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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