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EACC students earn awards at SkillsUSA Conference

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East Arkansas Community College’s diesel technology students recently earned awards during the 2024 Arkansas SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference held in Hot Springs in April.

Mason White, diesel technology student of Wheatley was awarded a silver medal in the Diesel Equipment Technology competitio­n.

Cody Forrester, EACC Secondary Career Center student from Wynne High School, won first place in the Fuel Economy

Station competitio­n hosted by United Rentals in the Diesel Equipment Technology section. United Rentals also awarded prize drawings to EACC’s diesel technology students Gavin Blocker of Moro, Tristen Pike of Jonesboro, and Cody Forrester.

EACC offers a variety of career and technical programs including programs for high school students through the Secondary Career Center.

For more informatio­n or to register, call 870-633-4480 or visit EACC.edu.

SkillsUSA is a national membership associatio­n serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupation­s. SkillsUSA is a partnershi­p of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. The associatio­n provides educationa­l programs, events, and competitio­ns that support career and technical education (CTE) in the classes.

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 ?? ?? Above, EACC Diesel Technology instructor Bill Mathes is pictured with students Cody Forrester, Mason White, Tristen Pikey, Gavin Blocker, and Carmen Mathes. EACC’s diesel technology students competed and observed during the SkillsUSA competitio­n. At right, Mason White, of Wheatley holds the certificat­es and silver medal award he received during the SkillsUSA Diesel Equipment Technology competitio­n.
Above, EACC Diesel Technology instructor Bill Mathes is pictured with students Cody Forrester, Mason White, Tristen Pikey, Gavin Blocker, and Carmen Mathes. EACC’s diesel technology students competed and observed during the SkillsUSA competitio­n. At right, Mason White, of Wheatley holds the certificat­es and silver medal award he received during the SkillsUSA Diesel Equipment Technology competitio­n.
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