CGTC Gold medal winners were Cameron Evans of Laurens County and Daniel Barroso of Crawford County (Video/TV Production); Seif Harrathi of Tunisia (Internetworking); Kristen Nelson of Peach County, Brandi Johnson of Peach County and Elizabeth Roberts of Putnam County (Community Services); and Maci Masterson of Bibb County, Brittany Engle of Houston County and Matthew Warren of Bibb County (Chapter Display).

The CGTC silver medal winner was Corey Brown of Bleckley County for First Aid/CPR.

Bringing home a bronze medal was Christine Eddy of Houston County and Deanna Cannon of Houston County (Video/TV Production) and Supporria Yates of Bibb County (Extemporaneous Speaking).

“It is an honor for our students at Central Georgia Technical College to have received medals at the 2015 SkillsUSA Competition,” said Benita Stallings, Career Evaluator at CGTC and SkillsUSA Advisor. “The students showed a positive attitude, confidence and excitement. I commend each of them for their hard work and dedication. It was a great experience to attend this year’s competition as an advisor and member of SkillsUSA state planning committee.”

The gold medal winners will have the opportunity to represent the College at the 51st National Leadership and Skills Conference held from June 22-27 in Louisville, Kentucky.

“The College is extremely proud of these students for their participation in the SkillsUSA competition. As a result of the hard work and dedication, they have earned an opportunity to travel and compete at nationals,” said Dr. Bruce Foster, executive director of Campus Life. “I thank the faculty and staff for supporting our students. Each of them play a vital role in our students’ success.”

Other students who competed in the 2015 State SkillsUSA Competition are:

Leadership Contests

Occupationally Related Contests

Two CGTC students also ran for state office. Prentis Braswell, III and Mikeeshia Towns campaigned among participants from all over the state for the opportunity to serve as a state leader for the organization.

SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA helps high school and college students enrolled in career and technical education programs to excel by teaching employability skills such as communication, problem solving, and leadership in conjunction with their trade, technical, and service occupations skills.

CGTC offers more than 200 certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Many of these programs provide training for some of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields. Visit www.centralgatech.edu or call (478) 988-6800.

Summer semester begins May 19.