Dive deeper into the narratives from SkillsUSA Massachusetts.

Real Students.

Real Skills.

Real Stories.

Real Students. Real Skills. Real Stories.

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From the Kitchen to the Capital

For Taunton High School senior Logan Rebello, what began as a love for cooking at home has grown into a journey that reaches far beyond the kitchen. The culinary arts student from Berkley spends much of his school day in the bustling Tiger Den restaurant or serving customers on the Tiger Truck food truck. But his story is also about finding his voice, first as a state SkillsUSA parliamentarian and now as the national Region 1 vice president.

Karen Ward 9/30/25 Karen Ward 9/30/25

Nurse Taught Students to Be Good Health Care Professionals – and Good Human Beings

For the past 18 years, Karen Meister poured her nursing experience, grit and heart into teaching health assisting at Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School, which is tightly connected to SkillsUSA Massachusetts. The payoff wasn’t medals or résumés. Instead, it was the moment a student truly got it.

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Coming Full Circle to SkillsUSA with Local and Global Manufacturing Experience

After discovering a passion for machining in high school, Manny Resendes turned a spark of curiosity into a 30-year global career in advanced manufacturing. Now back where it all started, he’s mentoring the next generation through SkillsUSA Massachusetts, helping students gain real-world experience—and a path to success in high-tech trades.

Karen Ward 5/15/25 Karen Ward 5/15/25

Triple the Talent

Meet Sosie, Zabel and Perry DerKosrofian: three names, three distinct passions and one powerful story of growth through SkillsUSA Massachusetts.

Karen Ward 4/11/25 Karen Ward 4/11/25

Framing the Future

Massachusetts needs more carpenters, plumbers, roofers and electricians to meet housing demand and keep our economy strong. SkillsUSA Massachusetts students are stepping up – learning by doing, earning credentials and filling in-demand jobs across the state.

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Leadership Conference Nurtures Next Generation

The organization’s annual Leadership Conference in late November kicked off the culmination of his hard work and dedication to skills education, as he presided over the meeting as state president.

Karen Ward 11/21/24 Karen Ward 11/21/24

Choosing the Right Learning Path SkillsUSA Massachusetts prepares students for apprenticeships

Choosing the Right Learning Path

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Kallie Allen's Path to National Leadership

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21 Massachusetts Students Claim Gold Medals at National Skills and Leadership Conference

21 Massachusetts students claim gold medals at the National Skills and Leadership Conference.

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Officer Training 2024-2025

SkillsUSA Massachusetts Officer Training, a requirement for newly elected state and national officers, was an enriching and transformative experience that exceeded all expectations.

Karen Ward 9/6/24 Karen Ward 9/6/24

Our Growth & Engagement

Learn how we've engaged and supported our SkillsUSA community in 2023-2024. We thank all of our partners and supporters.

Karen Ward 9/5/24 Karen Ward 9/5/24

MRE Challenge Puts Culinary Students to Taste Test

Blue Hills Regional Technical High School culinary students competed in the MRE Challenge, transforming military Meals, Ready-to-Eat into creative gourmet dishes.

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Inaugural SmartStart Summit Engages Younger Students in Exploring Career Options through SkillsUSA Massachusetts

SmartStart provides a dedicated program for eighth and ninth graders, who likely aren’t advanced enough in their skills training to secure a state competition slot outside of leadership categories.