Wiregrass Georgia Tech Students Shine at SkillsUSA State Championships

College earns top honors, including gold, silver, and bronze medals across multiple competitive categories.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College excelled at the 2026 Georgia SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, bringing home an impressive collection of gold, silver, and bronze medals across a range of skilled trades, health sciences, design, telecommunications, and emerging technology competitions.

Why it matters

The SkillsUSA competitions provide Wiregrass students with a platform to showcase their technical skills and workforce readiness, while also offering valuable networking opportunities with industry partners and employers seeking highly skilled talent. Wiregrass' strong performance underscores the college's commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers through hands-on training, industry partnerships, and leadership development.

The details

Wiregrass students earned gold medals in Dental Assisting, Job Skills Demonstration A, Telecommunications Cabling, and T-Shirt Design. Silver medalists represented the college in Baking and Pastry Arts, Career Pathways: Health Sciences, Job Skills Demonstration A, and Mechatronics. Bronze medals were awarded to Wiregrass students in Automotive Service Technology, Dental Assisting, Welding Fabrication, and Welding Sculpture.

  • The 2026 Georgia SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta.

The players

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

A technical college that prepares students for high-demand careers through hands-on training, industry partnerships, and leadership development opportunities.

SkillsUSA

A national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens through career and technical education competitions.

Alexis Ramirez

A Wiregrass student who won the gold medal in Dental Assisting.

Makhya Powell

A Wiregrass student who won the gold medal in Job Skills Demonstration A.

Benjamin Cook

A Wiregrass student who won the gold medal in Telecommunications Cabling.

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What they’re saying

“These accomplishments reflect the dedication, talent, and hard work of our students and instructors, and staff advisors.”

— Michael Fleming, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (douglasnow.com)

“While the SkillsUSA state and national competitions provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their technical skills, they also offer valuable opportunities to network with business and industry partners and employers seeking highly skilled talent.”

— Kelley Wetherington, Director of Campus Life and Lead SkillsUSA Advisor (douglasnow.com)

What’s next

The gold medalists from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will represent the college at the SkillsUSA National Championships.

The takeaway

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's strong performance at the SkillsUSA State Championships demonstrates the college's commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers through hands-on training, industry partnerships, and leadership development opportunities. The college's continued excellence in the SkillsUSA competitions highlights the value of career and technical education in developing skilled, workforce-ready graduates.