Seven PGCPS Students Excel In Regional SkillsUSA Competition

H.S. Tech Skills USA

Seven Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) students excelled in the annual Maryland SkillsUSA Regional Competition early February. These students now have the opportunity to compete in the state competition in April.

“Congratulations to all of the students who competed in this competition,” said Dr. Kevin M. Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools. “We are proud of their accomplishments as they demonstrate mastery in career and technical skills that prepare them for the future.

This year’s competition theme is SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, Education and Skilled to lead America. The following students placed in the competition:

Student

Placement

School

Trayvon Washington

1st Place Carpentry

Suitland High School

Jazmine Tinsley

3rd Place Cosmetology

Laurel High School

Maria Valasquez

3rd Place Esthetic

Laurel High School

Devon Long

2nd Place Masonry

Crossland High School

Chris Salmeron

3rd Place Masonry

Crossland High School

Brittany Johnson

3rd Place Nail Care

Crossland High School

Deandre Smith

3rd Place Plumbing

Suitland High School

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

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