Tazewell, VA–31 Tazewell County Career and Technical Center (TCCTC) students qualified at the District 8 SkillsUSA competitions and will be attending the state SkillsUSA competitions in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this March. District competitions were held at the Tazewell County Career and Technical Center in Tazewell, Virginia, and the Smyth Career and Technology Center in Marion, Virginia. Tazewell County students and Bland County students who attend Tazewell County Career and Technical Center competed against students from Wythe, Smyth, Carroll, Galax, Grayson, and Washington Counties, as well as students attending Virginia High School located in the city of Bristol, Virginia.
Tazewell County Career and Technical Center walked away with 20 first-place winners. Upon hearing this news, Lee Salyers, CTE Director and Principal of Tazewell County Career and Technical Center, said, “ I’m extremely proud of our students and instructors. They put in a tremendous amount of work and preparation. I look forward to watching them compete against some of the best in the Commonwealth at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in March.” TCCTC would like to congratulate the winners from Tazewell County and Bland County Public Schools who will be competing in the state SkillsUSA competition:
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair, 2nd place Luke Watson; Auto Service Techonology, 2nd place Matthew Osborne; Auto Maintenanc, 2nd place Josh Browning; Barbering, 1st place Sydney Roberts; Bricklayer, 1st place Daniel Gross; Cabinetmaking, 1st place Eme Corell and second place Isaiah Stanford;CTE Educator, 1st place Haley Harless; Cosmetology, 1st place Ryleigh Bryant and second place Annabella Honaker; Diesel Equipment Technology,1st place Levi Ruble, 2nd place Aiden Cornwell, and 3rd place Evan Sarver; Esthetics, 1st place Jillian Crisp with model Alexis Woodall and second place Chloe Anders with model Krista Ray ;First Aid-CPR, 1st place Hailey Stanford; Job Skills Demonstration A, 1st place Matthew Osborne; Job Skills Open, 1st place Lillian Wimmer with model Raina Johnson; Marine, 1st place Logan Boone; Masonry, 1st place Tobias Smith; Mechatronics, 1st place Riley Butcher and Calvin Dowell ; Motorcycle Service Technology, 1st place Ethan Leedy and 2nd place Ashton Phillips;Nail Care, 2nd place Kylee Akers with model Brooklyn Roberts; Power Equipment,1st place Elijah Rose and 2nd place Donovan Trivitt;Robotics and Automation Technology, 1st place Gabriel Grose and Brady Keen; and Welding, 2nd place Tyler Shortt.
“These students overcame unprecedented challenges this year to prepare for the district contests. They were out of school for most of the month of December due to weather, and after Christmas break, they had 3 days to get ready to compete. It shows just how talented and determined these students were to overcome struggle and win such great honors against 8 other schools across the region,” said Sarah Cooke, TCCTC SkillsUSA Lead Advisor.
Looking ahead, Tazewell County Career and Technical students will set their sights on the state SkillsUSA competition to be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 9th-11th. If you would like to donate to assist with the costs for these students and instructors to attend the state competition, donations can be made to TCCTC by stopping by the school, via mail to 260 Advantage Drive, Tazewell, Virginia 24651, or by contacting Lead SkillsUSA advisor Sarah Cooke at 276-988-2529 ext. 1722, or via email to scooke@tcpsva.org.
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About Tazewell County Public Schools:
Tazewell County Public Schools administers all public schools in Tazewell County, Virginia.
The school system is managed by the School Board based in Tazewell, Virginia. The division
superintendent is Dr. Chris Stacy. At Tazewell County Public Schools, our unwavering
philosophy is to foster an environment of equal opportunity, where every student can embark on
a journey of holistic development. We are dedicated to nurturing their intellectual, social,
emotional, and physical growth, empowering them to reach their fullest potential. Our mission is
to ensure that each individual not only acquires the skills to communicate effectively with others
but also emerges as a competent, adaptable contributor to both the workforce and higher
education. We instill in our students the confidence to make creative and responsible decisions,
shaping them into responsible, forward-thinking citizens. In pursuit of this mission, Tazewell
County Public Schools commits to establishing a safe and nurturing learning community. We
wholeheartedly engage with all stakeholders, collaborating to maximize student success and
elevate academic achievement. Our dedication to the growth and well-being of every student is
the foundation upon which we build a brighter future, one where excellence in education knows
no bounds. For more information about Tazewell County Public Schools, visit
About SkillsUSA:
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school, and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. They improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics. Their vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.