NCK TECH

NCK Tech participated in the annual SkillsUSA national competition in Louisville, Kentucky, June 18-20, winning first place in six categories.

The students participated in Telecommunications Cabling, Diesel Equipment Technologies, Welding, Welding Fabrication, Electronic Technology, and Electric Residential Systems Installation and Maintenance.

“For three years in a row, NCK Tech Welding has brought home the gold. Congratulations to Welding Department Chair Kyle Kopsa and our 2016 Welding team for their achievement and Mr. Kopsa for his dedication to technical education,” said NCK Tech Marketing Director Nicole Rainey.

Telecommunications Cabling:
1st: Zach Martin – Ellsworth
2nd: Zach Heinen – Marshall

Diesel Equipment Technology:
1st: Tyler Thiesing – Neosho
2nd: Lucas Hill – El Dorado
3rd: Chase Green – Miami

Welding:
1st Hughstin Pachta – Cuba
2nd: Riley Nigh – Simpson
3rd: Elijah Benjamin Taylor – Mount Hope

Welding Fabrication: (Team of 3)
1st: Danea Buschkoetter – Campbell; Bryan Dome – Victoria; Kyle Alflen – Downs

Electronic Technology:
1st: Kyle Woolfolk – Edna
2nd: Cole Calhoun – Lyons
3rd: Jerred Moore – Coffeyville

Residential Systems Installation and Maintenance:
1st: Lane Britton – Bartlett

SkillsUSA serves students and instructors looking to teach or learn a skilled trade in Technical Education. Since its inception in 1965 it has over 11 million students and teachers enforcing hands-on skills, structure and leadership.