SkillsUSA is a partnership of students and teachers working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA partners work together to teach students important enjoyable skills in leadership, communication, character development and work ethic. With more than 279,000 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in technical skilled or service occupations, SkillsUSA is an added layer of instruction for America's high performance workers who are currently in career and technical educational programs. SkillsUSA gives these students an employable edge.
The Retail Bakers of America (RBA) is an industry sponsor of the baking competition at SkillsUSA. RBA directly evaluates student performances and keeps training relevant to the needs of the baking industry with its participation in the SkillsUSA National Championship, which takes place annually.
2011 Commercial Baking Competition
SkillsUSA
College/Postsecondary
Gold: Julie Thompson
Johnson & Wales University, Providence RI
Silver: Amy Knoles
Oakland Community College – Orchard Ridge, Farmington Hills, MI
Bronze: Ashley McPherson
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
High School
Gold: Ashlinn Somma
Sheridan Vo-Tech Center, Hollywood, FL
Silver: Marissa Bunnewith
Blackstone Valley RVTHS, Upton, MA
Bronze: Sara Fisler
Monmouth County Vocational School – Asbury, Asbury Park, NJ