The Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Education Center held its annual SkillsUSA induction and fundraiser dinner in the Panther Room of Levittown Memorial Education Center on Oct. 27. Proceeds from the dinner provided scholarships for deserving stu
dents enrolled in the center’s automotive technology, computer animation, cosmetology, culinary arts, electrical technology, graphic arts, medical assisting/healthcare and police science/EMT-B programs this coming spring.
SkillsUSA is a national organization, serving students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations. The program also hosts local and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills.
This year’s SkillsUSA officers Thomas Donnery (club adviser), James Margaria (vice president), Jeanna Miller (treasurer), Victor Moran (parliamentarian), Drew O’Mara (secretary), Jennifer Ramos (reporter) and Shivani Sharma (president) were inducted during a traditional candlelighting ceremony.
Participants were also served a delicious meal prepared and served by the culinary students.
