SKILLS USA or VICA

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:34 pm

Is anyone here familiar with the Skills USA high school competitions?

My oldest son that just graduated from high school won the gold medal in architectural drafting for the State of Nevada last month. That gold medal earned him a trip to the Nationals in Kansas City which is where he is right now.

I just got "The Call" from my boy. He won the gold at the Nationals! I couldn't be more proud of my son right now. And I just needed to tell the world!

AGCHAWK · Post by **AGCHAWK** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:42 pm

CONGRATS to your boy Mark!!!! That's awesome!

Post by **killerbee** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:50 pm

i dont know what it is but sounds like he's pretty stinkin good at it! congrats, and i wouldn't mind hearing what it is

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:29 pm

killerbee wrote:i dont know what it is but sounds like he's pretty stinkin good at it! congrats, and i wouldn't mind hearing what it is

In a nutshell, Skills USA is a competition for various trades. They have kids that compete in welding, diesel mechanics, plumbing, cooking, computer graphics, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, building trades, etc.

Last year my son was 4th in the state in carpentry. This year he took the CAD classes and it was a natural fit for him. He's been exposed to 3D CAD here at home as that's how I make my living (mechanical design/drafting).

He's planning to pursue a career in architecture. This will really open a lot of doors for him. First place at the Nationals got him a new laptop, $10k worth of 3D CAD software, and possibly some scholarship money.

He's been in Kansas City all week. He'll be home tomorrow and we can't wait to see him!

kadejones2 · Post by **kadejones2** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:12 am

congrats to your son that is cool

Post by **MuleyMadness** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:32 am

mark jones

Thanks for telling us, that's WAY cool. I love hearing cool success stories like this. Awesome job to your son.

Post by **ABert** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:06 am

BIG congrats to your son! That is a heck of an accomplishment!

lifetime hunter · Post by **lifetime hunter** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:25 am

Congrats to your son! That is AWESOME!

It make you as a parent feel so proud when they do something great doesn't it!... feel free to tell us anytime!

StickFlicker · Post by **StickFlicker** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:34 pm

That is VERY cool! Congrats to both you and your son!!