Joseph Markham (Taconic Hills) placed 3rd in the HVAC competition
Students from Questar III’s CTE programs competed at the 2016 SkillsUSA State Competition at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse April 27-29. This is the 12th year Questar III students have finished in the top three statewide. To advance to the state competition, students must place in the top five in their program at the regional competition
The SkillsUSA competition, judged by industry professionals, tests technical and professional skills through hands-on and written contests including construction, information technology and welding among others.
Students from Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) in Hudson and Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) in Troy competed against more than 2,300 students from 83 trade and technical schools. Over 1,000 industry partners attended the 49th annual event and served as contest chairs and judges.
Congratulations to both Questar III students who earned awards at the state competition and to all who competed!
Alyssa Casatelli (left) placed second in Job Skills Demo Open
Columbia-Greene Educational Center, Hudson
3rd place winner- Joseph Markham (Taconic Hills)- HVAC
Rensselaer Educational Center, Troy
2nd place winner- Alyssa Casatelli (East Greenbush)- Job Skills Demo Open
First place winners go on to compete at the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky on June 22.
SkillsUSA is a national organization for high school students enrolled in CTE programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development.
