Students Excel at SkillsUSA State Competition

Hennepin Technical College proudly announces that 18 students earned top-three honors during the April SkillsUSA Minnesota competition, a prestigious statewide contest that showcases technical and leadership skills.

A total of 38 students—including 34 college students and 4 high school PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options) students—competed in a wide range of skilled trades and service areas including:

• Information Technology
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Culinary Arts
• Diesel Equipment Technology
• Cabinetmaking
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Auto Body Collision Technology

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization that serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually, supporting career and technical education (CTE) across the U.S. Through SkillsUSA, students demonstrate their mastery of real-world, hands-on skills while building confidence, leadership, and career readiness.

Students who placed in the top three now qualify for further recognition, and some may have the opportunity to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference later this year.

Hennepin Technical College is proud to support student success through competitive opportunities like SkillsUSA that promote excellence in career and technical education.

About Hennepin Technical College

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Tech is the largest stand-alone technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, the college offers degree and non-degree courses in over 40 programs in the skilled trades and high-demand career fields. Achieving a high job placement rate, Hennepin Tech prepares students for high-paying employment opportunities.