LEWISTON — Students from Maine high school and college technical education programs won the nation’s highest awards at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

Industry leaders representing over 1,100 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions recognized the students for their demonstrated excellence in 98 hands-on occupational and leadership contests, such as robotics, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. All contests are designed, run and judged by industry using industry standards.

The following local students are Skill Point Certificate recipients:

— Megan A. Pare of Lewiston, a student at Lewiston Regional Tech Center, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Medical Math.

— Alex J. Beaudoin of Lewiston, a student at Lewiston Regional Tech Center, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Automotive Service Technology.

— Leah E. Goldsberry of Lisbon Falls, a student at Lewiston Regional Tech Center  was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Commercial Baking.

— Jordan S. Hall of Poland, a student at Lewiston Regional Tech Center, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Electrical Construction Wiring.

“Over 6,000 students from every state in the nation came to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships this week,” said SkillsUSA Executive Director Tim Lawrence.

“This is the SkillsUSA partnership at its best. Students, instructors and industries are working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce and every student excels. These students prove that career and technical education expands opportunities.”

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