April 10-11 Delta College students participated in the SkillsUSA State Competition 10 hours away down the state in San Diego.
The SkillsUSA State Competition serves as a platform to showcase the best career and most efficient technical students across the nation.
Delta College (Region 5) were previously the 2012 and 2013 State Champions in the (Welding, MIG) category.
In 2014, there were more than 5,500 students who competed in nearly 100 different events at this expansive event that has enough space to cover 16 football fields in length and width.
The contests these students participate in start locally then continue throughout the state before reaching national levels.
“An event such as this one allows students to network with their peers and add quality experience on their resume, for future employers,” said ASBT Instructor Alex Taddei.
With more than 1,200 judges and multiple organizers, the SkillsUSA Competition is able to have a national event that can accommodate the competing students.
Delta College sent 19 students to participate in the SkillsUSA Competition, bringing home 14-15 medals back to Stockton.
“This is my sixth year attending the SkillsUSA competition and I’ve come to notice that when you challenge these students they always rise to the occasion,” Taddei added.
Fellow Instructors Joey Mac Issac, Scot Martin, and David Thomas also made the trip to San Diego along with the students, lending a helping hand during the competition.
The competition evaluates students performance by industry standards, keeping training related to all employer needs, and also to reward students for their excellence.
The students representing Delta are Medrano, Alatorre, Parker, Posadas and So, have all advanced to the National Championships.
The 51st NLSC will be held June 22-26, in Louisville, KY.
MEDALS AWARDED
Gold
Alfredo Medrano – Industrial Motor Controls
Jacquelyn Alatorre – Restaurant Service
Kevin Parker – Automated Manufacturing Tech
Renee Posadas – Automated Manufacturing Tech
Marcus Edwards – Precision Machining 1
Thia So – Automated Manufacturing Tech
Silver
Jonathan Well – Automated Manufacturing Tech
Mitchell Thompson – Welding, SMAW
Kristen Chavez – Commercial Baking
Ramon Barajas – Automated Manufacturing Tech
Stephen Machado – Automated Manufacturing Tech
Bronze
Tremain Wheaton – HVAC Tech
Joanna Matute – Restaurant Service
Patricia Rodriguez – Culinary Arts
