Twelve Addison Trail students to compete in SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership & Skills Conference

Twelve Addison Trail students have qualified to compete in the SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership & Skills Conference, which will take place from April 27 to 29 in Springfield. The SkillsUSA Illinois Championships will be on April 28.

Students who have qualified are senior Giovanni Silva (Digital Cinema Production), junior Juan Bracamontes (Digital Cinema Production), senior Krzysztof Gaik (Technical Drafting – Computer-Aided Drafting), junior Ali Thompson (Photography), junior Zainab Ghanem (Photography), senior Jacklyn Erker (Photography and Advertising Design), junior George Cruywells (CNC Milling Specialist), sophomore Juliana Tamayo Sanchez (Automotive), senior Roberto Colon (Automotive), senior Rafael Alvarado Jr. (Automotive), senior Jose Chavez (Automotive) and senior Anthony DiSilvestro (Automotive).

According to http://skillsusaillinois.org, 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. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure a skilled workforce, and SkillsUSA Illinois’ mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible citizens.