MOULTRIE, Ga. — Late last month, the SkillsUSA Championships were held in Louisville, Ky., as part of the SkillsUSA 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, a showcase of career and technical education students.

The SkillsUSA Championships is the national-level competition for public high school and college/postsecondary technical students enrolled in career and technical education programs, according to a press release from Southern Regional Technical College.

The SkillsUSA chapter of Southern Regional Technical College was represented by Megan Cooper of Norman Park, who competed in architectural drafting, Logan Paramore of Sylvester, who competed in cabinetmaking, Josh Fargnoli of Moultrie, who competed in electrical construction wiring, and the welding fabrication team of Jake Rice of Ashburn, Felipe Rodriguez of Tifton, Jace Tison of Doles, and Tim Minter of Tifton.

All of SRTC’s competitors placed in the top 20 nationwide, with Josh Fargnoli placing fourth in his field, the college’s press release said.

In addition, high scorers in the contests received Skill Point Certificates. Earning a Skill Point Certificate is a significant achievement that documents a student’s knowledge and abilities within a certain area. Josh Fargnoli of Moultrie and Logan Paramore of Sylvester each received Skill Point Certificates in their fields, signifying that they achieved technical competencies and proficiency on the national level.

In addition to student winners, SRTC was recognized as a Quality Chapter in the Chapter Excellence Program (CEP). CEP honors chapter achievement relative to the SkillsUSA framework of developing personal, workplace and technical skills. The framework actualizes SkillsUSA’s mission “to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.” It also serves as the blueprint for career readiness. Paramount to framework success is the creation and implementation of an effective program of work — SkillsUSA’s planning tool for chapters.