SkillsUSA Region Championship

CLARKESVILLE - On January 28, North Georgia Technical College will play host to nearly 200 SkillsUSA contestants from High Schools across the Northeast Georgia area.

SkillsUSA Region 2 includes counties from Union to Greene and from Forsyth to Hart. In all, 23 counties will send their students to NGTC for a day of competition in 33 technical fields such as Architecture, Cosmetology, Industrial Trades, and Esthetics, which is new this year.

SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization and each year a series of over 100 competitions allow students to test their skills. This region event in January is for high school students only; college level competitions follow later in the Spring.

The theme for this year is “Champions at Work: Connecting the Opportunities.” The idea relates to the national program of work and how SkillsUSA fosters personal and professional development, to prepare students for the next phase of their lives.

In support of this extraordinary opportunity for students to excel, many local businesses have contributed contest supplies and awards. “The kids are always so thrilled with these awards,” says David Stover, NGTC Heating and Air Instructor, “It means so much to them to be recognized by local businesses.” Stover is the NGTC team leader for the Region 2 SkillsUSA contest.

The January 28 event will begin at 9:00 AM and will end with an awards ceremony at 2:00 PM in the NGTC Clegg Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend; however, interactions with contestants during judging are strictly prohibited.