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Maryland’s top Career and Technical Education (CTE) students have earned national acclaim, returning from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta with 26 medals and dozens of top-10 finishes. The strong showing highlights the quality of technical training programs across Maryland and reflects positively on both students and the educators who support them.
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The competition drew over 6,800 students from across the United States and territories, with Maryland students excelling in diverse fields such as Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice, Firefighting, Photography, and Early Childhood Education. Gold medals were awarded to state competitors in Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Sheet Metal, and Promotional Bulletin Board. Silver and bronze medals were distributed across multiple disciplines, showing the depth of talent statewide.
Students from Anne Arundel, Carroll, Calvert, Frederick, Cecil, Washington, Montgomery, Charles, Worcester, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties were among the winners and top-10 finishers. Carroll County in particular saw multiple medalists and high placements, confirming the district’s strong emphasis on CTE excellence. These results are expected to further reinforce school investment in career and technical programs, which prepare students directly for workforce entry or continued education.
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Many of the events Maryland students competed in — including Nurse Assisting, Mobile Robotics, and Internetworking — align with in-demand career fields in health care, public safety, and technology. Success in these areas may help local school districts attract additional support or funding for their CTE offerings. Families and communities can also expect better-prepared graduates, with hands-on experience and nationally recognized skills, entering local job markets in the years ahead.
The SkillsUSA competition provides a critical benchmark for evaluating the readiness of students to meet real-world job demands. With 26 medalists and over 40 students finishing in the top 10, Maryland’s workforce pipeline is showing promising strength.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the Maryland State Department of Education press release.
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