Paul Brings Home Gold at SkillsUSA Nationals
Central City’s Peter Paul graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Powersports Technology in May and won the gold at the SkillsUSA Championship in June. For the second consecutive year, a Southeast Community College student brought home the gold in the Motorcycle Service Technology category in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on June 26-27.
“Words cannot describe my joy in helping Peter Paul make his dream happen this week,” said Trevor Nebesniak, instructor in Powersports Technology. “We seriously did not know if we would even place let alone be first on the podium. It’s been an amazing ride and he has worked so hard to make this happen. I’m beyond excited to bring this win home for all of my team at SCC.”
There were more than 6,000 state champions participating in 115 skilled and leadership competitions over the two-day competition. The SCC team of Kolton Ginter, from Omaha, and Caleb Baustian, from Fremont, earned a silver in Mobile Robotics Technology. Other SCC students competing included:
- 5th Place in Engineering Technology Design: Nicole Biehl (Lincoln), Zachary Keithley (Falls City) and Gracen Sommerer (Seward)
- 10th Place in Diesel Equipment Technology: Calvin Kruntorad (Elkhorn)
SkillsUSA was founded in 1965 and is the No. 1 workforce development organization
for students. Representing nearly 400,000 career and technical education students
and teachers, SkillsUSA empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready
leaders and responsible community members. A vital solution to the on-going skills
gap, SkillsUSA has served more than 14.6 million diverse, difference-making members
since its creation.
Jennifer Snyder
Communications Specialist
402-323-3393
jsnyder@southeast.edu