The Machine Tool Technology program on the Raymond Campus, along with the program instructor, Mr. Norman Trimble are excited to announce that William Tolbert placed 1st in the state of Mississippi in the Precision Machining competition which was held recently in the Jackson metro area. This qualifies him to compete in the SkillsUSA National Championship which will be held this summer in Kansas City, Missouri. This contest brings together gold-medal winners from separate competitions at secondary and post-secondary levels across the United States. It is a multimillion-dollar event that occupies a space equivalent to 16 football fields.
Will has used these skills to gain employment at Milwaukee Tool while continuing his education. An interesting side note is that Will also placed 1st in the state in Precision Machining while a high school student at Forest High School located in Forest, Mississippi.
In addition to Will the following students enrolled in post-secondary and secondary CTE programs in the Hinds district also placed.
Post-Secondary Winners
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William Tolbert - 1st Place Precision Machining, Hinds CC Raymond Campus
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Kolby Redmond - 2nd Place Masonry, Hinds CC Utica Campus
Secondary Winners
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Josh Manning - 3rd Place Job Interview, Pearl Rankin Career Center
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Kody Britt - 3rd Place Precision Machining, Hinds Community Career Center Vicksburg
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Frankie Greer - 2nd Place Cabinet Making, Hinds Community Career Center Vicksburg
SkillsUSA–Mississippi is an organization serving high school and college and professional members who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations. It is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives; working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. In Mississippi more than 2,300 students and instructors join annually with 300,000 students and instructors joining SkillsUSA annually at the national level.
