Students from Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus and Arkansas Tech Career Center earned awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA competitions in Hot Springs.
Listed below are the medal winners from ATU-Ozark Campus:
- Gold in Auto Parts Specialist-Madison Southern
- Silver in Automotive Refinishing-Clara Griffith
- Bronze in Auto Parts Specialist-John DeJarnatt
- Bronze in HVAC and Refrigeration-Kenneth Rorabaugh
These Arkansas Tech Career Center students earned SkillsUSA state championships:
- Health Knowledge Bowl-Jafet Alcocer-Beneties, Averyella Bales, Aaron Gutierrez and Rielly Lemmons
- Information Technology Services-Jonathan Muha
- Technical Computer Applications-Theodore Muha
In addition, Arkansas Tech Career Center student Dane Christisen was awarded the bronze medal in information technology services.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. A non-profit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.
Learn more about ATU-Ozark Campus at www.atu.edu/ozark.
Learn more about Arkansas Tech Career Center at www.atu.edu/careercenter.