BANGOR, ME — Students from the Mid-Coast School of Technology (MCST) recently traveled to Bangor to participate in the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC) held on March 12th and 13th. The Mid-Coast delegation consisted of 42 Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who competed in a diverse range of categories, including skilled trades and leadership competitions.
The team was led by Advisor Chelsea Moore and included several veteran competitors. Seven students returned to the state conference from the previous year, including Cole Bruno, who represented the school at the national level in 2025 for T-Shirt Design. Following two days of rigorous competition, 12 MCST students earned medals in their respective fields.
Conference Results and Achievements
The competition required students to demonstrate technical proficiency and professional skills evaluated by industry experts. The following students received recognition for their performances:
Gold Medalists:
- Brooklyn (EMT) – Action Skills
- Hayley (EMT) – Courtesy Corps (State Only)
- Landon (Auto Tech) – Automotive Tool ID (State Only)
- Kady and Mary – Wedding Cake (State Only/Team)
- Carter (Machine Tool) – CNC 3-axis Milling
- John (Machine Tool) – CNC 2-axis Turning
- Owen – Computer Programming
- Jorja (Postgraduate) – Culinary Arts (College Division)
Bronze Medalists:
- Blake (Welding) – Welding Sculpture. A second-year student, Blake returned to the welding competition this year to earn a bronze medal.
- Gage (Small Engines and Compact Diesel) – Power Equipment Technology
- Keegan (Machine Tool, Pre-Engineering, and Composites) – Job Skills Demo O
National Competition and Fundraising Efforts
Following their gold medal performances, five students have earned the opportunity to represent Mid-Coast School of Technology and the State of Maine at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC). This national event is scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 1-5, 2026.
Students are currently engaged in fundraising efforts to cover the costs associated with traveling to and competing in the national conference. Members of the community who wish to support these students may do so through the following methods:
- School Website: Contributions can be made online via the official MCST website.
- Direct Donations: Support may be sent directly to Mid-Coast School of Technology main office.
- Annual Car Show: The school will host its Annual MCST Car Show on June 7th, with proceeds benefiting the SkillsUSA chapter.
Updates regarding student progress and upcoming events are shared regularly on the school’s social media platforms.
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving middle-school, high-school, and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. The organization is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure a skilled workforce for the future.