Albany Technical College (ATC) celebrates the success of its students at the SkillsUSA Georgia Post-Secondary State Competition, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from February 20-22, 2025. A total of 34 ATC students competed in various skilled trades and technical disciplines, bringing home multiple medals, including three Gold Medalists who will advance to the national level.

Under the guidance of our instructors and advisors, students competed in categories such as Welding, Welding Fabrication, Welding Sculpture, Nurse Assisting, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Medical Terminology, TeamWorks, Firefighting, Nail Care, Early Childhood Education, Medical Assisting, Customer Service, Masonry, Barbering and Restaurant Service. The Gold Medalists will represent ATC at the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 23-27, 2025.

Reflecting on the state competition, Kenneth Williams, Director of Athletics/Student Life at Albany Technical College, expressed his admiration for the students' efforts, "We are incredibly proud of the 34 students who participated in this year's SkillsUSA State Conference. Each student demonstrated outstanding skill and professionalism while representing Albany Tech. With three Gold Medalists moving on to Nationals, we look forward to seeing them showcase their abilities on the national stage." 

ATC Gold Medal Winners:

Waylon Anderson – Firefighting

Tommy Stewart – Masonry

I'yanah Henry – Practical Nursing

ATC Silver Medalists:

Cody Humphrey – Firefighting

Wesley Alexander, James Green, Keimon Jefferson, Johnnie Owens – TeamWorks

Khalilah Lindsay – Early Childhood Education

Kerpasha Fletcher-Davis – Customer Service

Ashley Pittman – Practical Nursing

ATC Bronze Medalists:

Morgan Wilson – Medical Assisting

Aden Clanton, Pierce Dineen, Jackson Klein – Welding Fabrication

 "ATC stands united in celebrating our students' achievements. Their performance at SkillsUSA reflects the high level of skill and dedication that our college fosters. We anticipate an outstanding showing at Nationals and look forward to our students continuing to uphold ATC's standard of excellence," said Dr. Emmett Griswold, President of Albany Technical College.

For more information on ATC's involvement with SkillsUSA or to arrange interviews with the medal winners and their instructors, please contact Kenneth Williams, Director of Athletics/Student Life, at [email protected] or call 229.430.3588.