SAN JOSE, Calif. — Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) students earned 29 medals at the SkillsUSA Regional Leadership and Skills Competition. Overall, based on total points scored, the team earned 15 gold, ten silver, and four bronze. 

We are very proud of all 38 SVCTE students who participated. Fifteen will advance to the SkillsUSA California State Leadership and Skill Conference in Long Beach, CA, on April 21-24. The students represent a variety of partner school districts, including Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, Milpitas Unified High School District, San Jose Unified School District, and Santa Clara Unified School District.

Gold medalist, Carolina Viviana Silva, said, “It was a new experience that I’ve never tried before. Competing in a prestigious competition like SkillsUSA and winning Gold made me very proud of myself.”

Student competitions were held in Basic Health Care Skills, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, First-Aid CPR, Robotic Technology, Web Design, Welding Fabrication, and many others. Hands-on demonstrations, technical and leadership skills were exhibited online, including customer service, job interviews, and prepared speeches.

SVCTE Culinary Student Bryce Henze competed in the post-secondary competition as a high school student. Henze also received a gold medal and said, “I feel confident, excited, and ready for the four-course meal I will be preparing at state!”

Gold Medals:

Silver Medals:

Bronze Medals:

SkillsUSA is a vital solution to the growing U.S. skills gap. The nonprofit partnership of students, instructors, and industry ensures America has the skilled workforce it needs to stay competitive. Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education, the association serves more than 335,000 member students and instructors each year in middle schools, high schools, and colleges. This diverse talent pipeline covers 130 trades, technical, and skilled service occupations, mostly STEM-related. More than 600 corporations, trade associations, businesses, and labor unions actively support SkillsUSA at the national level. The organization empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens as it improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce.

The SkillsUSA California Region 1 serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties.

To support SkillsUSA, SVCTE will host its 16th Annual Custom and Classic Car Show on Friday, May 6. Classic car clubs, collectors, and enthusiasts are invited to attend the event from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Spectator admission to the car show is free, with limited parking. Exhibitor passes are a $20 tax-deductible donation/fee per car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle at the SVCTE auto show. Pre-registration is not available. Exhibitors will pay at the gate on the night of the event. The event is held at the SVCTE campus located at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136. Contact event organizer Bob McTaggart for questions at (408) 723-6563.

About Metropolitan Education District: MetroED provides Career Technical Education and academic programs to over 2,600 high school and adult students in Santa Clara County. From its campus located centrally in San Jose, California, the district operates Silicon Valley Career Technical Education and Silicon Valley Adult Education. Register for a free campus tour or get more information at: www.metroed.net