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"I’m incredibly proud of these students and the drive they’ve shown since winning at the NYS Championships. Their energy, talent, and hard work have been outstanding, and I can’t wait to see them shine. I know they’ll represent Alfred State with pride and excellence!"
Dr. Carrie Cokely
Nine Alfred State students will represent the college at the National SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta, GA. The competition takes place June 23-27.
To qualify for the National Championships, Landon Spoonhower (automotive refinishing - Berkshire, NY), Dominic Getman (automotive service - Rochester, NY), Matthew Goodwin (carpentry - Barker, NY), Kelly Cosgrove (commercial roofing - Buffalo, NY), Mary Kienenberger (commercial baking - Scio, NY), Levi Peterson (electrical construction wiring – New Paltz, NY), Doug Taylor (masonry – Boston, NY), Christian Hall (prepared speech – Massena, NY), and Ella Fyock (welding – Bliss, NY) won their competition at the 2025 SkillsUSA New York State Leadership and Skills Conference Postsecondary Championship held at Alfred State’s Wellsville campus.
These students along with Alfred State faculty and staff will travel to Atlanta for the five-day event which features more than 6,500 state champions competing in 114 skilled and leadership skill areas.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Carrie Cokely will travel to Atlanta and is excited to see the Alfred State students compete. "I’m incredibly proud of these students and the drive they’ve shown since winning at the NYS Championships. Their energy, talent, and hard work have been outstanding, and I can’t wait to see them shine. I know they’ll represent Alfred State with pride and excellence!"
Through SkillsUSA students discover and grow their career passions and appreciate their own self-worth through the work and dedication of instructors, administrators, association directors, industry partners, and alumni. SkillsUSA continues to strive for their core purpose, to help instructors reach and engage their students so their students will succeed.
The Education Foundation of Alfred, Inc. helps support learning opportunities for Alfred State students including this trip to the SkillsUSA National Championships.