Six Willowbrook students to compete in SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership & Skills Conference

Six Willowbrook 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 junior Matt Seymore, senior Lucas Olson, junior Sean Olson, senior Alex White-Santore, junior Christian Dublin and senior Bryce Johnson. They will all compete in the Automotive event.

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.