MOUNT VERNON — Beau Keller, a senior in the Precision Machining program at the Knox County Career Center, earned second-place silver in CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in Atlanta, GA.
“The only person who can shape the future is you, so take pride in your work and do your best no matter what. SkillsUSA is a great opportunity for young adults to prove their skills through competition. I would encourage anyone who can compete to do so because it will open great opportunities in your career,” Keller said.
Keller earned the opportunity to compete in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills
Conference by placing first in the state competition in May.
“As usual, the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference did not disappoint. I am proud of SkillsUSA for their part in supporting the trades and the opportunities they provide for these students,” Joe LaFevre, KCCC’s precision machining instructor, said.
“I’m also proud of Ohio’s representation. It is with such honor that I get to be a tiny part of the inner workings of such a great event. I am so proud of Beau, and I am beyond thankful to be a part of his journey through life, especially seeing his hard work pay off on such a high level.”
The NLSC is the largest gathering of America’s future skilled workforce and the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education. Held in Atlanta each June, the NLSC is a week-long celebration of the skilled trades and the accomplishments of career-ready leaders from across the United States.
The event brings together more than 19,000 attendees, including students, instructors, industry partners, government officials, administrators, and more.
The highlight of the NLSC is the SkillsUSA Championships, where more than 6,500 state champions compete for national gold, silver, and bronze medals in 114 skilled and leadership competitions.