Dive deeper into the narratives from SkillsUSA Massachusetts.
Real Students.
Real Skills.
Real Stories.
Real Students. Real Skills. Real Stories.
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.
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.
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.
Triple the Talent
Meet Sosie, Zabel and Perry DerKosrofian: three names, three distinct passions and one powerful story of growth through SkillsUSA Massachusetts.
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.
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.