The 2017 WorldSkills Competition ended this evening at du Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While the SkillsUSA WorldTeam did not receive Gold, Silver or Bronze, we did receive four medallions of excellence:
Chandler Vincent, Welding
Krzysztof Zamajtys, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Asher Chicoine, Plumbing and Heating
Kylie Burkey, Hairdressing
Chandler Vincent also received Best in the Nation for Welding.
Congratulations to the SkillsUSA WorldTeam, and special thanks to our experts who trained the competitors.
SkillsUSA offers one annual merit-based $1,500 scholarship to a state officer for college/postsecondary education in memory of Marsha Daves, a former SkillsUSA state and national leader.
