Willowbrook hosts SkillsUSA State sendoff

On April 21, Willowbrook hosted a State sendoff celebration for students who competed in the SkillsUSA Illinois 52nd Annual State Leadership and Skills Conference, which took place from April 21 to 23 at Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield.

Students who competed are senior Alex Brier, senior Max Brier, junior Bryce Johnson, senior James Moore and sophomore Tom Wendt.

According to www.skillsusa.org, SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel through providing educational programs, events and competitions that support Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the classroom.