A total of thirty students from Nassau BOCES Career and Technical Education premier high schools, Barry Tech and GC Tech earned top honors at the New York State Regional SkillsUSA Conference this year. John Korothy, Bellmore-Merrick UFSD Barry Tech Animation & Digital Media Designs took first place in the Advertising Design competition and Fazan Munshi, Bellmore UFSD, Barry Tech Audio Production took third place in the Audio Presentation competition.
During the event, students participate in a series of timed events related to their courses of study at Barry Tech and GC Tech. They also take part in competitions that focus on leadership and professional development. Students who are successful at the regional level of competition advance to the State Conference. Top achievers move on to the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, K.Y. in June.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry leaders working together to prepare high school and college students to become leaders in the business world. The program helps establish industry standards for job-skill training and instills a respect for community service in its participants. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes SkillsUSA as a “successful model of an employer-driven youth development program.”
About Nassau BOCES – Celebrating 55 years!
A vital regional resource, Nassau BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective services for school districts and municipalities. We empower students to achieve their maximum potential in alternative, artistic, outdoor, special education, virtual, and career and technical environments. We offer adult education and a variety of programs that are vital to improving the Long Island regional economy. In addition, our technology services form the backbone of many school districts’ infrastructure. As the county’s educational leader in implementing the state’s reform efforts, we are helping to shape the future of education. To learn more, visit www.nassauboces.org and like us on Facebook and follow up on Instagram.
Photo caption: John Korothy, Bellmore-Merrick UFSD and Barry Tech Animation & Digital Media Designs student (left) took first place in the SkillsUSA Regional Competition for Adverting Design. Nassau BOCES Board Member Fran Langsner and Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton were on hand to congratulate him.
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