(Atlanta, GA) – Crowder College SkillsUSA students brought home two national bronze medalists from the convention last week in Atlanta, Georgia.
Helen Mawi, a CTEC Health Science II student and East Newton High School graduate earned a Bronze Medal in Basic Health Care Skills; Christian Conrad earned a bronze medal in Diesel Mobile Electronics. Conrad is a Diesel Technology major from Neosho.
“Competing against some of the most talented students from across the nation, Helen demonstrated exceptional healthcare knowledge, technical skill, professionalism, and composure under pressure to secure a place on the national podium, stated Dana Cobb, Director of Secondary CTE. “This achievement is a testament to Helen’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence throughout her time at CTEC. We are incredibly proud of the way she represented her program, East Newton High School, and our entire CTEC community on the national stage.”
“Qualifying for nationals is an accomplishment, but finishing as a medal winner competing against students from across the country is huge!” stated Melissa Smith, Director of Joplin Advanced Training & Workforce Center. “Christian’s performance confirms the education he received in the Diesel program and his desire to achieve paid off.”
Crowder College offers secondary/high school programs through partnerships with area school districts of: Neosho, East Newton, Diamond, Seneca, and McDonald County. Students to attend during their junior and senior years creating pathways into careers while earning high school credit and potentially college credits through dual enrollment.
Crowder College provides post-secondary training in Diesel Technology along with programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, Computer Network & Support, Engineering Technology, Agriculture. Surgical Technology, EMT/Paramedic, Allied Health, and Automotive Technology. Most programs provide pathways through stackable certificates allowing entry level employment with an opportunity to continue their education.
About Crowder College:
Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.
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