About SkillsUSA Rhode Island
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. With the help of dedicated teachers, SkillsUSA RI reaches over six thousand of middle, high school, and college/postsecondary students. Each element of SkillsUSA programming is based upon a framework that illustrates the importance of personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics.
SkillsUSA RI is a successful solution to America’s growing skills gap. Business and industry members recognize that individuals entering the workforce not only lack technical abilities, but also employability skills. SkillsUSA RI students gain the necessary tools that allow them to become exemplary individuals and employees.
In addition to emphasizing the importance of technical skills, we provide quality experiential learning opportunities for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. SkillsUSA RI emphasizes the belief in high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work.
At Davies, every student is a member of SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA Rhode Island National Competitions 2023 Results:
Davies is proud to announce that this year two of our students brought home National titles. Our national winners are Fatou Gaye for Nursing Assisting recieved a Bronze medal and Haadiyah Folarin for Job Interview received a Bronze medal.
SkillsUSA Rhode Island State Competitions 2023 Results:
Davies is proud to announce that this year our students brought home 11 Gold, 12 Silver, and 9 Bronze medals for a total of 32 medals. This year, 86 students participated in 27 competitions.
The 11 Gold medal winners will go on to Nationals in June to represent the state of Rhode Island.
All of our SkillsUSA competitors will be honored at the upcoming student-run talent show on May 5 at 5pm in Davies' Cafetorium. Those interested in attending the talent show can purchase a ticket by reaching out to PERC Chairperson, Jax Adele Ventura at jadele@daviestech.org or 401-205-1796.
SkillsUSA Rhode Island 2023 CTE Educator of the Year: Mr. Steve Cardoso, Pre-Engineering Technology Instructor (Mr. Cardoso's Speech)
CNC Turning Specialist
Gold - Wilbert Cante
Silver - Niko Saunders
Bronze - Nathan DeMello
CNC Milling Specialist
Gold - Melvin Shaw
Silver - MacKenzie Glennon
Bronze - Amedeo Musto
CNC Technician
Gold - Jovany Neves
Silver - Stephen Egan
Basic Health Care Skills
Gold - Penelope Ferreras
Bronze - Mariah Halajko
Graphics Communications
Gold - Megan Cobb
Silver - Michael Pignolet
Bronze - Brendan Amorim
Nurse Assisting
Gold - Fatou Gaye
Silver - Hailey Ortellado
Auto Refinish Technology
Gold - Mario Tapia
Silver - Aliesh Rodriguez
Bronze - Evan Fahnbulleh
Customer Service
Silver - Sara Hunt
Bronze - Kyanna Gomes
Electronics Technology
Gold - Kurtis Waters
Silver - Noah Campanelli
Bronze - Emma Ainsburg
Extemporaneous Speaking
Gold - Joslyn Brown
Health Occupations Professional Portfolio
Gold - Clarissa Pires
Job Interview
Gold - Haadiyah Folarin
Silver - Aissatou Male
Medical Terminology
Bronze - Romina Florentino
Photography
Silver - Michael Frenze
Job Skill Demo A
Silver - Natalia Ayala Renderos
Bio-Tech
Silver - Dayana Cano and Taina Marigny
Bronze - Victoria Ukpong and Kendra Kouame
