Two students at the Coffeyville Community College Technical Campus earn top honors at a recent state competition.

 

The students competed at the Kansas SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. Rylan Allen of Neodesha took first place and a gold medal in the individual carpentry competition. Fellow student Isaiah Webster of Caney Valley High School earned second place and a silver medal. Both are students in CCC's Construction Technology program.

 

The individual carpentry contest challenged students to build a framed structure based on plans provided shortly before the competition began. Competitors were evaluated on measurements, accuracy, craftsmanship, safety, and a written knowledge assessment.

 

Allen’s first-place finish qualifies him to represent Kansas at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference that will take place in early June in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

In addition to the student honors, Coffeyville Community College also received the SkillsUSA Quality Chapter Award, earning bronze recognition for growth and increased participation in SkillsUSA activities.

 

Photo Construction Technology program instructor Clint West (l) and Rylan Allen (r)