All MVCTC SkillsUSA Contestants Place in Top Ten in the Nation
AMERICA’S HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE MEETS IN LOUISVILLE
Louisville, KY -- SkillsUSA members from all over the country gathered in Louisville, KY on June 24-28 for the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, the world’s largest showcase of skilled trades. Quality career and technical education was the centerpiece of the conference. More than 19,000 students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from 600 national corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions participated. The highlight was the annual SkillsUSA Championships on June 26-27 with 103 hands-on skill and leadership competitions.
The SkillsUSA Championships is the nation’s largest workforce development event for middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students enrolled in public career and technical education programs. It is considered the largest skill competition in the world and the single largest day of industry volunteerism in America. SkillsUSA represents 130 different occupational areas and adds contests to the SkillsUSA Championships each year to meet the demands of new or expanding careers. Begun in 1967, the SkillsUSA Championships features more than 6,400 competitors in 103 hands-on skill and leadership contests. Each contestant is a state gold medalist.
Congratulations to all of the MVCTC SkillsUSA contestants that earned the opportunity to compete at the national level. All five students placed in the Top 10 of their contests against the best in the nation!
- The Robotics and Automation Team of Jordan Green (Robotics and Automation Class of 2019 from Valley View) and Caden Vance (Robotics and Automation Class of 2019 from Valley View) placed 10th in the National Robotics and Automation Technology Contest. This contest challenges two-person teams to demonstrate the operation of a five-axis servo-robot along with a set of sensors and motorized devices to resolve a simulated production process problem. Teams set up and demonstrate the operation of a robotic work cell from a word problem. Contestants also utilize and program a Siemens LOGO PLC as part of the contest. Contestants are required to create a flow chart and sequence of operation. Teams are also judged on efficiency, speed and teamwork.
- Brenden Whisman (HVAC Class of 2019 from Preble Shawnee) placed 7th in the National Sheet Metal Contest. Contestants are tested on their ability to perform such jobs as connecting sheet metal pieces with drive cleats, spot welding and riveting. Skills tested may include, but are not limited to, straight duct, transition fitting and 45-degree entry tap fitting. Professional sheet metal workers judge contestants on the use of hand tools, correctness of layout and shop safety procedures. Contestants will be judged on accuracy, completeness, and craftsmanship.
- Josh Strader (Aviation Maintenance Technician Class of 2019 from Milton-Union) placed 6th in the National Aviation Maintenance Technology Contest. Contestants perform 12 tasks that represent the types of maintenance they will handle in the aircraft industry. The contest scope is consistent with the airframe and power plant mechanics certification guide published by the Federal Aviation Administration. Aviation maintenance is the only maintenance profession certified by the federal government.
- Rivers McShirley (Graphic Commercial Art Class of 2019 from Tri-County North) placed 5th in the National Advertising Design Contest. This contest tests technical skills and creative aptitude as though contestants worked for an ad agency. In addition to a written test, competitors will recreate a provided advertisement on the computer. Competitors are judged on their accuracy, proficiency with industry software and ability to meet a deadline. Contestants also compete in a creative portion of the competition. The creative portion involves the application of creative thinking and a design challenge. Layout, drawing and illustration skills are used, as well as the ability to create vibrant, effective designs using the computer.
- Olivia Snowden (Dental Assisting Class of 2020 from Twin Valley South) attended the National Conference as an MVCTC delegate who helped elect a national officer from Ohio.
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Photo - MVCTC Students qualified to compete in the National SkillsUSA Competition in Louisville, KY the end of June 2019. Pictured left to right – Mr. Troy Baker (MVCTC Photography Instructor), Caden Vance (Robotics and Automation Class of 2019 from Valley View), Josh Strader (Aviation Maintenance Technician Class of 2019 from Milton-Union), Brenden Whisman (HVAC Class of 2019 from Preble Shawnee), Jordan Green (Robotics and Automation Class of 2019 from Valley View), Olivia Snowden (Dental Assisting Class of 2020 from Twin Valley South), Mrs. Lisa Hetzer (MVCTC Graphic Arts Instructor), and Rivers McShirley (Graphic Commercial Art Class of 2019 from Tri-County North).
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