SkillsUSA Nationals

Please extend your congratulations 🎉 and best wishes to this year’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competitors! The competition will be held from June 1 to June 6, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. They are working hard to prepare, and I am certain each of them could use your encouragement. They will be representing the State of Connecticut, and are considered the top 2% of the nation’s talented student leaders!

Sondos Merzak – Medical Terminology, Health Technology Student

Nicholas Kulikowski – Heating, Ventilation, & Air-Conditioning, HVAC Student

Aidan Ghelmegeanu – Computer Applications, IT Student

Abigail Rogucki – Job Interview, Precision Machining Student

Gabrielle Berlin – Restaurant Service, Culinary Arts Student

We are beyond proud of all the effort and hard work all of this year’s competitors and participants have put in. The SkillsUSA program is a way for our students to showcase their trade skills and knowledge, as well as their leadership qualities. These remarkable students have participated in Leadership conferences, Regional and State Competitions, Community service projects, and Community fundraising events throughout the year. Demonstrating their potential, skills, knowledge, and community spirit with every activity.

The year is not over, so please consider attending the Car Show on Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Raindate Saturday, May 16, 2026.