Students from the SkillsUSA chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies brought home top honors from the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta beginning June 16. The national conference drew more than 19,000 attendees from across the country, including more than 2,000 industry professionals, providingContinue Reading
IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies continues to gain national recognition, as its SkillsUSA chapter has once again been named a Model of Excellence—marking the sixth time in the past seven years the school has earned the distinction. The honor places The Center among the top 24 SkillsUSAContinue Reading
IRMO – The SkillsUSA chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies continues to shine on the national stage. Students from the Center recently returned from the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia with top honors, including three national medals and 14 top-10 finishes. The annualContinue Reading
Joseph Chapman, a SkillsUSA advisor and Law Enforcement instructor at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, has won an Outstanding Career and Technical Educator award for participation in SkillsUSA and career and technical education. The award will be presented to Chapman during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference inContinue Reading
IRMO – Students from The Center for Advanced Technical Studies once again showcased their talents at the SkillsUSA South Carolina State Leadership and Skills Conference, bringing home numerous awards across a wide range of career and technical fields. The competition, held throughout March, featured over 1,500 students competing in moreContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. – The SkillsUSA Chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has introduced a groundbreaking Junior Leadership Program in School District Five, aimed at developing leadership skills in students from fifth through eighth grade. This innovative program is led by high school seniors who are membersContinue Reading