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The regional competition showcased the expertise of
students competing in automotive and diesel technologies, welding
and welding fabrication, culinary arts, and baking and pastry arts.
SkillsUSA, a national organization dedicated to preparing students
for success in skilled careers, provides hands-on competitions that
test industry knowledge, problem-solving abilities and technical
skills. Participants compete in real-world scenarios judged by
industry professionals, with top performers advancing to the
state-level competition.
“We were excited to host the SkillsUSA Regional Competition and
celebrate the next generation of skilled professionals,” said Dr.
Nancy Sweet, dean, LLCC Workforce Institute. “The event not only
highlights the incredible talent of our students but also
underscores the importance of career and technical education in
today’s workforce.”
The following LLCC students will be moving on to the SkillsUSA state
competition. Students who qualified in more than one category are
marked with an asterisk*.
Automotive Service Technology: JT Curtis, Livingston; Cory Dixon,
Meredosia; Ben Gaul, Springfield; David Griefzu, Auburn; Carlos
Fuentes, Beardstown; Malachi King, Litchfield; Kenden Longwell,
Litchfield; Corey Maasen, Jacksonville; Tim Mix, Litchfield; Patrick
Lipe, Harvel; Braden Snyder, Jacksonville; Michael Stewart,
Jacksonville; and Tyler Terry, Fillmore.
Baking and Pastry Arts: Rene Croteau, Springfield; Payton Green,
Springfield; and Mary Wichman, Rochester.
Culinary Arts: Jack Dearing, Havana and Gabriel Sarabia, Lincoln.
Diesel Equipment Technology: James Adkins, Franklin; Wyatt Arnberger,
Sherman; Erin Barrick, Lincoln; Jason Boyd, Frankford, Mo.; Colton
Decker*, Chatham; Allie Dzierwa*, New Berlin; Zachary Golden,
Easton; Logan Hollo, Hillsboro; Erik Keeton*, Wavery; Steven
Khorishko, Chatham; Bradley Payne, Springfield; Alec Poos, Pleasant
Plains; Gavin Rynders*, Greenfield; Garrett Sheehan*, Concord;
Shannon Smaga, Mechanicsburg; Kade Spurlock, Rochester; Will
Stambaugh, Beason; Kyle Stinde, Centralia; Zach Taylor*,
Springfield; John Tuxhorn*, Springfield; and Keenan Wine,
Pittsfield.
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Heating, Ventilation, A/C and
Refrigeration (HVACR): Eamon Bommarito, Springfield; Aydin
Folker, Jacksonville; David McCullum, Springfield; Alicia
Pattarozzi, Taylorville; Alex Furichi Sarabia, Springfield; and
Caitlyn Summers, Middletown.
Heavy Equipment Operator: Colton Decker*; Allie Dzierwa*; Erik
Keeton*; Gage Kopec, Troy; Gavin Rynders*; Garrett Sheehan*;
Zach Taylor*; and John Tuxhorn.*
Welding: Luke Leahy, Glenarm.
Students competing at the Illinois SkillsUSA State Conference in
Peoria in April have the opportunity to qualify for the National
SkillsUSA Championships to be held in Atlanta, Ga., in June.
To learn more about LLCC’s workforce career training, visit
www.llcc.edu/workforce.
[Text from file Lincoln Land Community
College · Office of Public Relations and Marketing]
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