The bill, H. 4842, is a House Resolution that congratulates the York Technical College SkillsUSA team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference Championship title in the fields of nursing assisting and career pathways IET. This victory marks the third consecutive year that York Tech has earned national champion status, with notable accomplishments including one gold medal in nursing assisting and three gold medals in career pathways IET. The resolution highlights the impressive performance of the college's students, with twenty-two out of twenty-seven participants placing in the Top 10 nationally, and the overall success of their workforce development programs.
The resolution also emphasizes the broader impact of career and technical education, particularly for first-generation college students, many of whom have secured employment or internships as a result of their participation in SkillsUSA. The efforts of Allison Terry, the department chair for building construction trades and director for SkillsUSA at York Technical College, are acknowledged for guiding the team to success. The South Carolina House of Representatives expresses pride in the accomplishments of the York Tech SkillsUSA team and extends best wishes for their future endeavors. A copy of the resolution will be presented to Dr. Stacey Moore, president of York Technical College, and Allison Terry.