Hazleton career center students excel in SkillsUSA competition

HAZLETON – Some Hazleton Area Career Center students are moving on the states in the SkillsUSA competition.

Those students earned first place in their respective categories in the recent regional SkillsUSA competition.

“We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work and commitment to excellence,” said Superintendent Dr. Brian Uplinger. “These results reflect the strength of our Career and Technical Education programs and the real-world skills our students are developing. Watching students beam with pride as their names are called is a reminder of how impactful these opportunities truly are.” 

First Place Winners (Advancing to States): 

• Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair – Condeido Flaim
• CNC Milling – Zach Niznek
• Cosmetology – Addison Bobby
• Cosmetology (Under 500) – Perla Mejia Arias
• Crime Scene Investigation – Wolfsy Nazaire, Bella Custred, Andrew Salcedo
• Diesel – Ethen Yanac
• Extemporaneous Speaking – Alyssa Evancho
• First Aid/CPR – Gianna Patterson
• Nail Care – Lilly Merenda (Model: Layla Merenda)
• Precision Machining – Michael Carrelli

Second Place Winners: 

• Cosmetology (Under 500) – Gabby Urbaez-Rivera
• CTE Demonstration – Marielmy Utate Gutierrez
• Electrical Construction Wiring – Ariel Roque
• Employment Application Process – Wilson Ruiz
• Internetworking – Kailer Torres
• Job Demonstration – David Hilario
• Nail Care – Jadelyn Bernard (Model: Ashley Sanchez Caleno)
• Nurse Assisting – Yulbelky Feliz
• Welding Fabrication – Hailey Barletta, Conner Wetzel, Colton Yachera

Third Place Winners: 

• Criminal Justice – Michael Burke
• Information Technology Services – Bryan Rodriguez
• Job Interview – Emerlin Mejia Soto
• Medical Math – Brianna Gerhard
• Plumbing – Lance Nicholas

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