Kenton CTE Senior Presents at State Conference

Posted On Wednesday November 09, 2022

Senior and junior SkillsUSA officers from Kenton Career and Technical Center participated in the Skill USA NYS Leadership Conference in Albany last week. 

“They certainly made us proud with their participation, positive attitude and enthusiasm,” said Ellen McKay, Erie 1 BOCES teacher and SkillsUSA assistant advisor.

Affiliated nationally with SkillsUSA, the organization is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

“SkillsUSA helps each student excel,” said Tracie Blackman, Erie 1 BOCES teacher and SkillsUSA lead advisor. “Our senior president, Angelina Khuri, presented to the entire New York conference!”

SkillsUSA's mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. Attendees included:

Seniors:

  • Angelina Khuri, of Kenmore East, president           
  • Kaylin Sutter, of Kenmore East, vice president

Juniors:

  • Megan Orgek, of Sweet Home, president
  • Lindsey Carney, of Kenmore East, vice president