Clarkesville, GA – Thirteen North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) students recently competed at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held in Atlanta. These students advanced to nationals after winning gold in their respective program areas during the 2025 Postsecondary SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC) earlier this year.
Registered Nursing student Margaret Stuart of Morganton, Ga., and Practical Nursing students Lindsey Giles of Hiawassee, Ga., Shaunda Queen of Epworth, Ga., and Mackena Settles of Young Harris, Ga., claimed bronze in the Health Knowledge Bowl.
Other students who competed and represented NGTC included Photography students Victor Baer of Macon, Ga., and Robert Jones of Cornelia, Ga., in Video Production; Laney Ertzberger of Clermont, Ga., in Photography; and Riley Moody of Clarkesville, Ga., and Summer Stewart of Marietta, Ga in Digital Cinema Production and Welding students Kaitlyn Crosby of Rabun Gap, Ga., in Welding; and Dylan Lynn of Covington, Ga., Samuel Logan of Blairsville, Ga., and Austin Fairless of Young Harris, Ga., in Welding Fabrication.
“I am proud of these students for representing North Georgia Technical College at the national SkillsUSA conference and commend them on their outstanding achievements,” said NGTC President John Wilkinson. “I would also like to recognize the faculty and staff advisers who have worked tirelessly to help these students prepare and succeed. I look forward to witnessing the continued success of our students in their future endeavors.”
“Congratulations to our students and faculty advisers on a successful national SkillsUSA conference,” said Katie Johnson, NGTC assistant director of secondary initiatives and SkillsUSA lead adviser. “Our students, with the guidance of their advisers, have practiced for these competitions for nearly a year. The dedication and work ethic that was displayed by all is to be commended. We look forward to witnessing the students’ success as they enter the workforce!”
SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization that develops citizenship, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for students who are preparing for the workforce and further education. For more information regarding North Georgia Technical College programs, admission, or student organizations, visit northgatech.edu or call 706-754-7700.
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