Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology students delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leadership and Skills Conference, with competitors earning top honors across a wide range of technical categories, and a remarkable number of first-place finishes advancing to the national stage.
This year, 25 students represented the College across 19 competition categories spanning 10 academic programs. From precision machining and welding to graphic communications, web design, and computer programming, our Bulldogs showcased the depth and quality of the technical education they receive every day at #TSCT.
First-Place State Champions
The following students earned gold at the state level and will advance to represent Thaddeus Stevens College at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference:
- Matthew Keller — Architectural Drafting
- Reagan Osborne — Automotive Refinishing Technology
- Marcus Rodriguez — CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer
- Owen Pierce — CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer
- Justin Cicalo — CNC 5-Axis Milling Programmer
- Daniel Riggins — CNC Programmer
- Samantha Vieli — Collision Damage Appraisal
- Nicholas Neustadter — Computer Programming
- Bryanna Epstein — Graphic Communication
- Morgan Savary — Information Technology Services
- Damein Ortlip & Nicholas Meridionale — Mechatronics
- Elizabeth Miles — Pin Design
- Caleb Valentine — Sheet Metal
- Leon Cassier — Telecommunications Cabling
- Kaden Grisaf & Owen Sayenga — Web Design
- William Wingard, Ashley Miller & Nicholas Bradigan — Welding Fabrication
Additional Competitors
These students also represented the Bulldog community with pride at the state level:
- Anthony Battagila — Advertising Design
- Kian Ditty — Electrical Construction
- Luke Dudash — Welding
- Aryana Luciano — T-Shirt Design
- John Mogish — Precision Machining
The breadth of programs represented, from the six-month Electrical Construction program to Computer Software Engineering Technology, Collision Repair, and Advanced Welding Fabrication Technology, reflects the range of career pathways available at Thaddeus Stevens College and the caliber of students across every one of them.
SkillsUSA competitions test students on precise technical skills, professionalism, and problem-solving ability that employers demand. Earning a gold medal at the state level is a significant achievement, and a clear signal that these students are not just ready for their careers, they are ready to lead in them.
We congratulate every student who competed, and extend our deepest gratitude to the faculty and staff who prepared them. At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, achievements like these are a reflection of our mission: to create access to opportunity and connect students to high-demand careers that change the trajectory of entire families.
We will be cheering our national competitors on every step of the way.