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April 3, 2006
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Lake Superior College Machine Technology Students Win Silver and Gold Medals at State SkillsUSA Competition
(Duluth, Minn.) -- Three students enrolled in Lake Superior College's Machine Technology program were honored for their performance at the Minnesota SkillsUSA competition.
Mark Florence, Knife River; Mike Dosh, Proctor; and Stan Lujan, Two Harbors, received silver metals for their Chapter Display, which was a machined replica of the famous Duluth Arial Lift Bridge.
Lujan was also recognized in the Job Demonstration category. He won the Gold Medal, representing First Place. He has also qualified to participate in the National SkillsUSA Competition, which will be held in Kansas City, Mo., this June.
The Minnesota state competition was held at several locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area from March 24 -March 26. Nearly 1,000 students competed in 70 events.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps individual students excel by preparing them for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).
With more than 5,000 students enrolled this spring semester, LSC is Northeastern Minnesota's largest two-year college. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry. LSC is also the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.
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