More than 20 countries participated in the second WorldSkills Americas competitions in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 11-18, 2012. SkillsUSA sent 11 members of its WorldTeam along with their technical experts to test their skills and knowledge and represent the United States.

The four-day competitions covered six skill categories representing 48 separate skill competitions. The SkillsUSA WorldTeam will participate in ten competitions.

WorldSkills Americas team for 2012

Auto Body: George Mason
Auto Technology: Kieron Kohlmann
Cabinetmaking: Daniel Berrios
CNC Milling: Josh Bedell
CNC Turning: Ronald Olkowski
Cooking: Matthew Lorman
Graphic Design: Sarah Parker
Mechatronics: Antony Geovani Costantini and Jarrod David Nichols
Plumbing: Nicholas Michalenko
Web Design: Michael Thomas Angel

2012 WorldSkills Americas Results

Plumbing, Nicholas Michalenko: Silver
CNC Turning, Ronald Olkowski: Bronze
CNC milling, Josh Bedell: Silver
Auto Body, George Mason: Gold
Auto Mechanics, Kieron Kohlmann: Gold and best in nation for the USA
Cooking, Matthew Lorman: Bronze
Cabinetmaking, Daniel Berrios: Gold

WorldSkills Americas Photos

Group and Headshots
Arrival at SkillsUSA's National Leadership Center
Training Sessions and icebreakers

Arrival and Opening Ceremony

Competition Day One

Competition Day Two

Competition Day Three

Competition Day Four

Awards Ceremony

Social/Tour