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Simpson County Technical Center (SCTC) is proud to announce that Colby Wilmut, a
Metal Fabrication student, recently won a Gold award for placing 1 st place at the
Mississippi SkillsUSA 2024 State Championship in CNC 2- Axis Programmer (CNC
Turning Specialist. This is the highest honor a contestant can achieve. Kirk Sullivan is
the Instructor for Metal Fabrication. Colby and Mr. Sullivan are pictured below.
The SkillsUSA Competition brings together industry and labor representatives, educators, and
the public to watch students compete in leadership and hands-on skill events. Winners advance
through district and state competition, and the best of the best make it to the national event.
Students benefit no matter how they place in their contests. They test their skills, frequently
make job contacts, and have a chance for recognition. District, state, and national winners
receive gold, silver, and bronze medallions, scholarships, tools, and other awards.
