SkillsUSA is a United States career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college and middle school students and professional members enrolled in training programs in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. This organization impacts students, advancing their future beyond academic classes. The values of this organization promotes students' ability to apply technical education and leadership to the workforce after high school or college.

With the support of teachers and administration, I built this program from the ground up. I was delighted to share my knowledge, experience, and expertise with peers. I utilized my expertise to assist and prepare students for careers beyond high school. My role as elected president gave me the opportunity to contribute back to the CTE community.

Additive Manufacturing was the first competition I competed in as a SkillsUSA member. The regional “competition” featured a job interview regarding additive manufacturing. The judge was so impressed with my presentation that he personally took me aside expressing his outlook on my bright future ahead. I'll never forget what that judge told me, laying the foundations to my confidence as a public speaker forever.