Calhoun Shines at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
Calhoun Community College is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at the 60th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), held June 23–27, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. As the nation’s largest showcase of career and technical education, the NLSC hosted more than 18,000 attendees and featured over 114 skill and leadership competitions during the SkillsUSA Championships.
We are incredibly proud to share that 14 of the 32 Calhoun students who competed at the national level are bringing home medals—an impressive testament to their dedication, skill, and perseverance. In total, our team earned 6 Gold, 1 Silver, and 7 Bronze medals, representing both Calhoun and the state of Alabama with exceptional professionalism, grit, and grace.
🏅 2025 Calhoun SkillsUSA National Medalists
| Student Name | Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Jason Hursh | Additive Manufacturing | X | ||
| Justin Davis | Additive Manufacturing | X | ||
| Aryton Mata | Automated Manufacturing | X | ||
| Charli Robbins | Automated Manufacturing | X | ||
| Grant Hembree | Automated Manufacturing | X | ||
| Giovanni Santillano | Medical Math | X | ||
| Tyler Manuel | Customer Service | X | ||
| Dallas Turner | Career Pathway Showcase – Arts & Communication | X | ||
| Kellen Monge | Career Pathway Showcase – Arts & Communication | X | ||
| Matthew Baruzzini | Career Pathway Showcase – Arts & Communication | X | ||
| Hunter Freeman | CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer | X | ||
| Shane O’Connell | CNC 5-Axis Milling Programmer | X | ||
| Darcy Sweeten | Job Skills Demonstration Open | X | ||
| Jenifer Abercrombie | Photography | X |
This success reflects the strength of our programs and the caliber of our students, who continue to rise to national challenges and set a high standard for technical excellence. We extend our deepest congratulations to all competitors and heartfelt thanks to our faculty, advisors, and supporters who helped make this achievement possible.
Go Calhoun! #CalhounProud #SkillsUSA #CTEExcellence #CalhounChargers