Thirty-two Anne Arundel County Public Schools secondary students won their respective categories, 25 more finished second, and 24 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference. The student winners represent both Centers of Applied Technology as well as all 14 AACPS comprehensive high schools.
In addition, two students were elected as SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer and two others were elected as national voting delegates. Sarah Skinner, an instructor at CAT North, was named the SkillsUSA Maryland Region III Advisor of the Year.
The Baking & Pastry chapter at CAT North earned a Gold Chapter Award of Excellence while Old Mill and Severn Run high schools each earned bronze chapter awards.
Students who placed first in the state competition qualify to participate in the 61st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in June in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference showcases the best Career and Technical Education students in the country.
For a complete list of medalists, click here.