ALFRED — Students from across Western New York came to Alfred State to compete in the Skills USA Region I competition. This is the 36th time Alfred State has hosted the event.
Nearly 800 students competed in 47 different competitions that were held on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. Students arrived on campus and competed versus students from 20 different schools. The top performers advance to the NY State competition with a chance to compete at the Nationals in June in Atlanta, Ga.
“This is one of my favorite days and events,” commented Alfred State Professor Emeritus and Coordinator of the event Mike Ronan. “We have teamed with Skills USA to host this event for a long time, and it is great to have students compete on both of our campuses. Congratulations to all that competed and continued success to those that advanced to the NY State competition.”
On the Alfred campus, contests included animal careers, criminal justice, health knowledge bowl, photography, and TV/video production while on the Wellsville campus students participated in auto service basic, commercial baking, power equipment, precision heavy equipment and wiring.
Attending were contestants from Genesee Valley, Calspan Career and Technical Education Center, Career and Technical Education Center at Belmont, Charles G May Career-Tech Center, Coopers Campus, Edison Tech and Occupational High School, Eastern Monroe Career Center, GST BOCES Pauline Bush Campus, Harkness Career and Technical Center, Hewes Educational Center, Kenton Career and Technical Education Center, LoGuidice Center, Niagara, Olean CTE Center, Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, WD Ormsby Educational Center, Potter Career and Technical Center, WEMOCO Career and Technical Education Center and GST BOCES Wildwood Campus.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Carrie Cokely congratulated the competitors for their efforts. “Everyone should be proud of what they accomplished today. Many of you stepped out of your comfort zone to compete and all you put forth effort to display the skills you are learning in the classroom. I encourage you to continue to pursue your passions and to explore future education opportunities.”
Alfred State students, staff, and faculty participated as contest judges, guides or provided support.
