Westfield Technical Academy students shined at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership and Skills Conference on May 2, “bringing back some serious hardware” including two gold and two silver medals, the school announced this week.
“This was a massive event with over 2,100 district competitors from 61 CTE schools across Massachusetts, and an overall attendance of over 3,000 people, including teachers and industry partners. We are incredibly proud of our students’ hard work and dedication,” said SkillsUSA Chapter Advisor and Allied Health head instructor Maureen Baillargeon.
Winning gold and on their way to the nationals in June are Nolan Lukasik, a senior in automotive technology, for Diesel Equipment Technology, and Brady LePage, a senior in information technology, who earned gold in Internet of Things.
Advantage Truck Group hosted the Diesel Equipment Technology competition in Shrewsbury, an event that brought together the state’s top 10 diesel technology high school students to compete for top honors.
During the event, the 10 students tested their knowledge of tools, precision measurement, vehicle components and job interview skills, and competed at workstations that included tasks related to engine diagnostics, electrical systems, brakes, air systems and more.
Lukasik earned first place and a gold medal. As the winner, he will represent Massachusetts in the Diesel Equipment Technology Championship at the National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, June 23-27.