Warner Robins, Ga. – Students from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) competed with outstanding skill and dedication at the recent SkillsUSA competition, earning multiple medals and representing the college with excellence across several technical disciplines.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that champions career and technical education by empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members. Participation in the competition highlights the strong technical training and hands-on experience students receive at Central Georgia Technical College.
The following students earned recognition for their achievements:
James Holtsclaw – Computer Programming – Bronze Medal
Adam Thorton – Commercial Roofing – Gold Medal
Conner Hill – Cabinet Making – Gold Medal
Mandy Johnson – Computer Programming – Silver Medal
Shelton Horton – Commercial Roofing – Bronze Medal
Tyren Tyler – Dental Assistant – Bronze Medal
“These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our students and the exceptional instruction provided by our faculty,” said SkillsUSA club advisor and program chair for Business Management, Brione Burrows. “Competitions like SkillsUSA allow students the opportunity to demonstrate the high-level skills they are developing while preparing for careers in high-demand industries.”
Students competing in the competition include, Allen Carmicheal, Commercial Roofing, Clinton Cory Barden, Cyber Security #2, Christian Coleman, Welding, Conner Cooper, Teamworks, Keyan Jarone Davis, Computer Programming, Niyati Davey, Medical Terminology, Zavion Cotton, Extemporaneous Speaking, Francis King, Teamworks, James Hargrove, Cyber Security #1, Joshua Parrish, Carpentry, Kierra Toles, Medical Terminology, Kimberly Scorsome, Medical Terminology, Lillie King, CPR/First Aid, Madison Mosely, Medical Terminology, Markita Miller, Cyber Security #1, Natalie Burtt, Job Skills A Orth, Nyla Nelson, Job Interview, Shamesha Thomas, Cyber Security #2, Timothy Creel, Teamworks, Tyquavious Gray, Computer Programming, Brittany West, Job Interview, Keijen Sena, Teamworks.
The students’ success underscores the college’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and excellence in technical education, aligning with the mission of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to prepare a highly skilled workforce for the state.
CGTC continues to encourage student participation in SkillsUSA competitions, which provide valuable opportunities for professional development, networking, and showcasing industry-ready skills.
About Central Georgia Technical College
As one of the largest two-year colleges in the state, CGTC operates three campuses and five centers throughout central Georgia, serving more than 30,000 individuals annually. CGTC is focused on connecting graduates to careers by offering quality education services, assuring a well -qualified workforce to support a healthy local economy. CGTC is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about CGTC, visit www.centralgatech.edu. Like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/centralgatech), X (@CGTC), and Instagram (@centralgatech).