Alfred, NY – March 3, 2026 – Several, local CA BOCES students were recently honored as top competitors in their fields in the area Skills USA regional competition held at Alfred State College.
The Skills USA events are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. Key areas of competition include communication, construction, heavy equipment operation, welding, animal sciences, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, leadership, manufacturing, and STEM.
Many CA BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from centers in Belmont, Olean, and Ellicottville competed in the annual competition with several of the students placing.
CTE Center at Belmont
1st Place:
Restaurant Services – Ayden Music
Crime Scene Investigation – Emilee Dempsey, Jamie Werner, Hannah Childs
3rd Place:
Animal Careers – Jordyn Radomski
CTE Center at Olean
1st Place:
Quiz Bowl – Hailey Scott, Lila Sheehy, Kaleigh Coder, Megan Phearsdorf, and Maleah Morris (Med Assist)
Ad Design – Acacia Steffenhagen (Media Comm)
TV Production – Nick Austin, Jadyn Ours (AVP)
2nd Place:
TV Production – Cruz Clarke, Ann Phetteplace (AVP)
3rd Place:
Criminal Justice – Demetrious Young (CJ)
CTE Center at Ellicottville
1st Place:
Small Engine Basic – Luke Mascioni
2nd Place:
Esthetics – Taylor Fontaine
3rd Place:
Esthetics – Kyra Agen
Automotive Service Technology – Jackson Hatch
Job Demonstration A – Jack Morgenstern
As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit www.caboces.org