SkillsUSA Students Shine at SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference!
Posted June 10, 2026
We are proud to recognize our SkillsUSA students for their outstanding performance at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference!
- Laila Cozad Villegas: Architectural Drafting - 28th out of 42
- Dominic Vermule: Electronics Technology - 10th out of 22
- Carson Arnold, Derick Call, Luella Fahrenkrug: Engineering Technology-Design - 25th out of 25
- Marcelo Montenegro: Heating, Ventilation, AC and Refrigeration - 31st out of 33
In addition to competing, several students took advantage of the opportunity to earn free Industry Recognized Certifications (IRCs) from Autodesk by successfully completing certification exams, including Luella Fahrenkrug, Derick Call, Laila Cozad Villegas, and Dominic Vermule.
We would also like to recognize Evelyn Duitsman, who attended the conference as an Iowa SkillsUSA State Officer and served as a voting delegate.
