(Schriever, LA) – Fletcher Technical Community College proudly announces the outstanding performance of its students and SkillsUSA chapter at the SkillsUSA Louisiana State Leadership & Skills Conference, held March 26–28 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
Fletcher’s SkillsUSA chapter brought home multiple top honors, including:
- 1st Place – Largest Membership
- 1st Place – Largest Membership Increase
- Chapter of Excellence Recognition
In addition to chapter accolades, Fletcher students earned an impressive 10 medals across a variety of competitive categories, showcasing excellence in both technical and leadership skills.
Gold Medalists:
- Gabe Lyons – Electrician
- Rayden Guidry – Welding
- Lillian Frey – Job Interview
Silver Medalists:
- Victoria Armond – Job Skills Demonstration
- Matthew Rock – HVAC
- Eric Sylvester – Automotive
- Brielle Austin – Early Childhood Education
- Jonathan Arroyo – Welding
Bronze Medalists:
- Landon Zeringue – HVAC
- Joshua Matherne – Industrial Motor Controls
“We are so proud of the hard work, professionalism, and determination our students demonstrated at the state conference,” said Dr. Kristine Strickland, Chancellor of Fletcher Technical Community College. “Their success reflects the strength of our career and technical education programs and the outstanding faculty who support them.”
The SkillsUSA Championships begin at the local level and advance to state, national, and even international competitions. These events are designed to test students’ real-world skills in their chosen fields, offering the opportunity for recognition, job contacts, scholarships, tools, and more.
National contest regulations and updates can be found at www.skillsusa.org under the contest updates section.
Fletcher Technical Community College applauds all its competitors and looks forward to cheering on any students advancing to the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference later this year.