IMAGE — Students representing Vancouver’s Cascadia Technical Academy took home more than 40 medals and swept 10 categories at SkillsUSA regional technical and leadership competitions held earlier this month.
A total of 103 Cascadia Tech students competed in 128 contests at the Southwest Washington Regional Competitions for SkillsUSA, a nonprofit educational association that serves more than 331,000 students and instructors across the country with a goal of preparing students for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.
Cascadia students were awarded 16 gold medals, 16 silver medals, and 12 bronze medals, sweeping first, second and third place in automotive service, automotive maintenance and light repair, computer maintenance, cosmetology, information technology services, cyber security, restaurant services, customer service, job skills demonstration and related technical math.
“Students who placed first, second and third during the regional event will move on to the SkillsUSA State Technical Skills and Leadership Conference in mid-April in Tacoma,” said David Cole, Cascadia Tech Foundation’s executive director. “If you would like to support students who need assistance with the cost of travel, food and lodging at the Washington State finals, please visit our website at www.cascadiatechfoundation.org.”
