In its first year, Central High School’s SkillsUSA organization placed first in the Career Pathway Showcase state competition.
Three of 14 SkillsUSA members competed in Mobile on April 23. Participants were required to give a four- to eight-minute presentation in front of a panel of three judges regarding the work their program has completed this year.
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