Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is proud to announce a major national achievement by one of its outstanding students. Kaleb Brown, a 20-year-old student in the Information Technology (IT), earned 1st Place in Computer Programming at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held this past week in Atlanta, Ga.  

“This is a huge national-level achievement and a reflection of the hard work, talent, and dedication Kaleb has put into his craft,” said SkillsUSA club advisor and instructor and program chair for Business Management, Brione Burrows. “He represented our club and school with excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder.”  

Competing against the top programming students from across the country, Brown demonstrated advanced technical expertise, innovation, and problem-solving skills that distinguished him as the best in his field. 

“I love computer programming because computers have no end — they are always evolving,” said Brown. “I envision myself collaborating with various companies and organizations, helping them leverage new AI developments for cybersecurity practices.”