Zoe Holder from the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy has been recognized for her exceptional achievement as the first female in Alabama to win a gold medal in the SkillsUSA Welding Division. The SkillsUSA program is a partnership that prepares students for careers in various trades and technical fields, and the annual conference where Zoe Holder was awarded took place at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile from April 22-24, 2024. The welding competition tests students' skills in various tasks, including measuring, cutting, and different types of welding.

The Alabama House of Representatives has resolved to extend hearty congratulations to Zoe Holder for her SkillsUSA State Gold Medal win in Welding. Her hard work, perseverance, and mastery of the art of welding have made her an inspiration to her peers, teachers, and community. The resolution offers her the highest commendation and best wishes for her continued success in future endeavors.