WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
2024 SKILLS CHALLENGE COMPETITION OVERVIEW
AGC Georgia Skills Challenge Series Delivers ‘Bragging Rights’ to Student Competitors and High Schools
The 2024 Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) Skills Challenge series has once again proven to be a monumental success for the construction industry. The recent Skills Challenge series had notable growth in key areas—from fundraising and sponsorships to the number of competitors and spectators. It has become the high school football championship equivalent of competitions with career-establishing results for the
students and bragging rights for their high schools.
The 2024 series raised more funds across all markets than ever before, thanks to a record number of financial contributions and in-kind donations from industry partners. This past fall, 104 schools competed in the Skills Challenges with 1,196 student competitors and 970 student observers. With more than $600,000 in documented contributions to the AGC Georgia
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Foundation, the association and our contractor partners enhanced the event experience for all student participants. After expenses are paid for regional events, leadership contributes a portion of proceeds to competing schools to support their classroom needs.
AGC Georgia Skills Challenges were held in eight regions across the state. Each provided a dynamic atmosphere for both competitors and observers. The events took place in:
• Augusta (East Georgia)
• Columbus (West Georgia)
• Gainesville (Northeast Georgia)
• Macon (Central Georgia)
• Marietta (Metro Atlanta)
• Moultrie (South + Southwest Georgia)
• Rome (Northwest Georgia)
• Statesboro (Southeast Georgia)
Core competitions that are offered at all eight regional events include:
Carpentry, Electrical, Masonry, Plumbing , and Welding. Skills Challenge leadership collaborated with SkillsUSA Georgia to also afford students the opportunity to compete in Cabinetmaking , TeamWorks and Welding Fabrication at these events. Winners from all of the above listed trades, who hold membership in SkillsUSA Georgia, advance to compete at SkillsUSA Georgia’s State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC) in February 2025.
OBSERVERS CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS MORE THAN
STUDENT
$600,000
At several regional competitions, students were also offered the opportunity to compete in Blueprint Reading , Heavy Equipment Operation, HVAC , Metal Studs/Drywall, Roofing , and Sheet Metal
These competitions were designed to showcase the skills that align with the construction industry’s critical workforce needs and to prepare students for a successful career in the field.
“We are incredibly proud of the impact the 2024 Skills Challenge series has had on high school students, their communities, and the industry as a whole,” said AGC Georgia CEO Mike Dunham. “This year, we saw more involvement from sponsors, more schools engaging with our events, and, most importantly, more students getting the hands-on experience they need to launch successful careers in construction. The future of our workforce looks bright, and the collaboration across the state to make this happen has been nothing short of inspiring.”
The series also saw a substantial increase in the number of middle school students who toured a regional event, providing a positive
shift toward engaging younger students in hands-on learning in the skilled trades. The events were further strengthened by the number of College & Career Academy programs, providing students with a pathway from high school into technical careers. In addition to the growth in participation and funding, the event series garnered significant attention from industry leaders and community advocates. Hundreds of supporters, including state legislators, city leadership, school administrators, and industry professionals, came together to celebrate the students’ achievements. These competitions not only provide a showcase of skills but also offer a unique platform for students to receive job offers directly from potential employers in the construction industry.
Incredible industry support for the 2024 series helps pave the way for tomorrow’s skilled talent to build rewarding careers in many different paths offered in construction.
Leadership is already working to plan a first-class series for the Fall of 2025! Check out the dates on the back cover and make plans to be a part of the next Skills Challenge series.
CENTRAL GEORGIA
Cabinetmaking
1st: Alivia Mickens, Houston Co. College & Career Academy
2nd: Adrian Turner, Houston Co. College & Career Academy
3rd: Henry Hayes, Houston County HS
Carpentry
1st: Jordan Sharp, Newton College & Career Center
2nd: Carson Smith, Jackson HS
3rd: Brady McElroy, Newton College & Career Center
Electrical
1st: Edgar Briseno, Newton College & Career Academy
2nd: Matthew Owen, Newton College & Career Academy
3rd: Jordan Cavender, Jackson HS
Masonry
1st: Ryleigh Gustin, Crisp County HS
2nd: Ayden Lee, Jones County HS
3rd: Nguyen Nguyen, Crisp County HS
Plumbing
1st: Alex Hirsch, Crisp County HS
2nd: John Rainey, Mary Persons HS
3rd: Eli Gervasio, Jackson HS
TeamWorks
1st: Juan Carranco, Memphis Carter, Oliver Cruz, Brendon Young –Crisp County HS
Welding
1st: Jade Coleman, Jones County HS
2nd: Christopher Pope, Jones County HS
3rd: Michael Collins, Newton College & Career Academy
Welding Fabrication
1st: Jacob Beasley, Heath Hulett, Landon Lewis –Jones County HS
EAST GEORGIA Cabinetmaking
1st: Sam Rowland, West Laurens HS
2nd: Grayson Tolar, Evans HS
3rd: Wyatt Hopkins, Washington County HS
Carpentry
1st: Spencer Butler, Thomson HS
2nd: Mikhail Nowinsky, East Laurens HS
3rd: Braylen Alexander, Marion E. Barnes Career Center
Electrical
1st: Joseph Jordan, Evans HS
2nd: Jason Reel, Evans HS
3rd: Daniel Ryals, West Laurens HS
Masonry
1st: DJ Lewis, Evans HS
2nd: Axel Hernandez, Marion E. Barnes Career Center
3rd: Brax Barnett, Lincoln County HS
Plumbing
1st: Elija Pullins, West Laurens HS
2nd: Clayton Ivey, Thomson HS
3rd: JR Benitez, West Laurens HS
TeamWorks
1st: Michael Daughtery, Will Fountain, Cody Palmer, Calib Stevens –West Laurens HS
Welding
1st: Nathan Henderson, Thomson HS
2nd: Hayden Conner, Thomson HS
3rd: Brayen Jones, East Laurens HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Gabriel Bradley, Christopher Cotlan, Carson Treadwell –Thomson HS
METRO ATLANTA
Cabinetmaking
1st: Periwinkle Jeffers, Decatur HS
2nd: Tobiah Watts, Decatur HS
3rd: Anne Bailey, North Paulding HS
Carpentry
1st: Fernando Castro, Maxwell HS
2nd: Bianca Celis, Maxwell HS
3rd: Hector GonzalezAyala, Berkmar HS
Electrical
1st: Bodie McGlynn, Roswell HS
2nd: Gustavo Solares, Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
3rd: Miguel Vazquez, Fulton Schools College & Career Academy
Masonry
1st: Tony Vo, Roswell HS
2nd: Miles Hosterman, Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
3rd: Cooper Sunday, Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
Plumbing
1st: William O’Loughlin, Roswell HS
2nd: Jaylin Jones, Fulton County Schools College and Career Academy
3rd: Tristan Gonzalez, Roswell HS
TeamWorks
1st: Bryan Espinoza, Fabricio HernandezCastillo, Gabriel Frias-Perez, Luis Vega – Berkmar HS
Welding
1st: Derek Masterson, Maxwell HS
2nd: Axel Atkins, Cherokee HS
3rd: Trace Shall, Cherokee HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Noe Parez Bautista, William Diaz Ramirez, Daniel Lopez –Cherokee HS
QUALIFIERS
NORTHEAST GEORGIA
Cabinetmaking
1st: Yazmin Mahaffey, Empower College & Career Academy
2nd: Erica Ruiz, Franklin County HS
3rd: Bryer Duvall, Fannin County HS
Carpentry
1st: Jose Boliver, Empower College & Career Academy
2nd: Colt Boykin, West Hall HS
3rd: Jonathan Rico-Morales, Madison County HS
Electrical
1st: Payton Sartain, Madison County HS
2nd: Ricardo Villa Vega, Chestatee HS
3rd: Kenny Blackstone, Empower College & Career Academy
Masonry
1st: Trinity Duck, Franklin County HS
2nd: Mason Ramey, Fannin County HS
3rd: Nehemiah Watkins, Fannin County HS
Plumbing
1st: Edwin Rodriquez, Chestatee HS
2nd: Rolando Sanchez, East Hall HS
3rd: Daniel Del Villar, East Forsyth HS
TeamWorks
1st: Brady Coleman, Cooper Hilliard, Reid Norton, Eli Plush –Fannin County HS
Welding
1st: Bailee Stiles, Fannin County HS
2nd: Ryan Hart, Franklin County HS
3rd: Kade Dills, Union County HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Trenten Flowers, Eli Queen, Cohutta Ross –Fannin County HS
NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Cabinetmaking
1st: CarolAnn Cash, Chattooga HS
2nd: Lucas Hunt, Adairsville HS
3rd: Kishan Patel, Carrollton HS
Carpentry
1st: Chapel Parr, Sonoraville HS
2nd: Jackson Crews, Carrollton HS
3rd: Randall Cook, Rome HS
Electrical
1st: Clay Worley, Sonoraville HS
2nd: Jayden Sibley, Gordan Central HS
3rd: Landon Cassidy, Adairsville HS
Masonry
1st: Hudson Kinman, Sonoraville HS
2nd: Lui Gonzalez, Cedartown HS
3rd: Darwin Arias, Carrollton HS
Plumbing
1st: Natalie Wade, Adairsville HS
2nd: Will Pass, Calhoun HS
3rd: Chance Elrod, Chattooga HS
TeamWorks
1st: Lane Bridges, Zayden Cook, Pedro Lopez, Mason Majors –Chattooga HS
Welding
1st: Shelby Hudson, LaFayette HS
2nd: Hayden Vann, Cedartown HS
3rd: Roman Hernandez, Cedartown HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Gavin Collier, Evan Fletcher, Connor Gray –Chattooga HS
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
Cabinetmaking
1st: Luke Wallace, Statesboro HS
2nd: Henry Lanier, Statesboro HS
3rd: Jacob Vieira, Camden County HS
Carpentry
1st: Ander Joel Jose, Golden Isles College & Career Academy
2nd: Tucker Teston, Golden Isles College & Career Academy
3rd: Yianni Vanvalkenburg, Metter College & Career Academy
Electrical
1st: Kyler Stinson, Wheeler County HS
2nd: Murray DiNello, Statesboro HS
3rd: Kenton Brimhall, Camden County HS
Masonry
1st: Arturo Gonzalez, Wheeler County HS
2nd: Malaki Mowan, Camden County HS
3rd: Kaylen Johnson, Statesboro HS
Plumbing
1st: William Jones, Camden County HS
2nd: Cole Phillips, Statesboro HS
3rd: Lyndsey Vinson, Wheeler County HS
TeamWorks
1st: Jerry Aguilar, Blaine Akin, Jack Blackmon, Nathan Waters –Statesboro HS
Welding
1st: Jackson Kratz, Camden County HS
2nd: Logan Swain, Camden County HS
3rd: William McMillian, Screven County HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Brayden Hyde, Christopher Ogden, Nicholas Mixon –Golden Isles College & Career Academy
SOUTH + SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
Cabinetmaking
1st: Maddie Griffin, Lee County HS
2nd: Bailey Koehler, Lee County HS
Carpentry
1st: Daniel Halstead, Lee County HS
2nd: Grevil Cubas, Colquitt County HS
3rd: Chris Phillips, Tift County HS
Electrical
1st: Judson Dollar, Bainbridge HS
2nd: Dylan Arnold, Lee County HS
3rd: Moises Luna-Becerra, Colquitt County HS
Masonry
1st: Destiny Harper, Lee County HS
2nd: Layne Hickman, Lee County HS
3rd: Takia Penn, Commondore Conyers College and Career Academy
Plumbing
1st: Ryland Butts, Lee County HS
2nd: Hagan Rudolf, Lee County HS
3rd: Janey Bernabe, Colquitt County HS
TeamWorks
1st: Brock Donley, Quirin Rudolf, Ryan Tucker, Walker Woolward –Lee County HS
Welding
1st: Coleman Williams, Lee County HS
2nd: Cameron James, Lee County HS
3rd: Enrique Lopez, Thomas County Central HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Caleb Blalock, Payton Clenney, Dakota King –Lee County HS
WEST GEORGIA
Cabinetmaking
1st: Anderson Beal, Harris County HS
2nd: Easton Mobley, Harris County HS
3rd: John Lopez, Jordan Voc. HS College & Career Academy
Carpentry
1st: Lindsay Hare, Harris County HS
2nd: Carson Lemelin, Jordan Voc. HS College & Career Academy
3rd: Cuyler Morneault, Harris County HS
Electrical
1st: Trey Wyche, Harris County HS
2nd: Anderson Vargas Colon, Harris County HS
3rd: Tra’Niya Worthey, Carver HS
Masonry
1st: Kortney Brown, Harris County HS
2nd: Zoey Barrett, Jordan Voc. HS College & Career Academy
3rd: Randi Hodge, Callaway HS
Plumbing
1st: Joey Gibbs, Harris County HS
2nd: Mason Mudd, Harris County HS TeamWorks
1st: Benjamin Hydrick, Coleton Lehman, Haden Lovett, Colby Mourneault, –Harris County HS
Welding
1st: Jackson Phillips, Harris County HS
2nd: Pedro Santiago, Jordan Voc. HS College & Career Academy
3rd: Calym Gray, Harris County HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Johnathan Collins, Dereck Troche, Lewis Wagner – Jordan Voc. HS College & Career Academy
NORTHEAST GEORGIA SKILLS CHALLENGE
Blueprint Reading
1st: Emily Greenway, East Hall HS
2nd: Caiden Johnson, Franklin County HS
3rd: Castle Barnett, Fannin County HS
Broadcast News
1st: Charlie Stephenson & Ty Peeples, Franklin County HS
2nd: Kyle Strommer & Parker Enterline, East Forsyth HS
3rd: Ansleigh Sims & Juli Rowe, Chestatee HS
Cabinetmaking
1st: Yazmin Mahaffey, Empower College & Career Academy
2nd: Erica Ruiz, Franklin County HS
3rd: Bryer Duvall, Fannin County HS
Carpentry
1st: Jose Boliver, Empower College & Career Academy
2nd: Colt Boykin, West Hall HS
3rd: Jonathan Rico-Morales, Madison County HS
Construction Careers Display
1st: Alana Ramey, Hart County HS
2nd: Tony Hernandez, Johnson HS
3rd: Cody Rodriquez, Johnson HS
Electrical
1st: Payton Sartain, Madison County HS
2nd: Ricardo Villa Vega, Chestatee HS
3rd: Kenny Blackstone, Empower College & Career Academy HVAC
1st: Owen Etris, Chestatee HS
2nd: Cain Ellers, Stephens County HS
3rd: Quinn Pierce, Lanier College and Career Academy
Heavy Equipment Operation
1st: Omar Garcia, East Hall HS
2nd: Humberto Contreras, East Hall HS
3rd: JR Dockery, Madison County HS
Masonry
1st: Trinity Duck, Franklin County HS
2nd: Mason Ramey, Fannin County HS
3rd: Nehemiah Watkins, Fannin County HS
Plumbing
1st: Edwin Rodriquez, Chestatee HS
2nd: Rolando Sanchez, East Hall HS
3rd: Nathan Nguyen, Johnson HS
TeamWorks
1st: Fannin County HS: Brady Coleman, Cooper Hilliard, Reid Norton, Eli Plush
2nd: Chestatee HS: Alex Golota, Jose Mendoza, Rose Ortiz, Brian Soto
3rd: Franklin County HS: Jair Espinoza, Daniel Gonzalez, Ben Molina-Gonzalez, Olyver Mora
Welding
1st: Bailee Stiles, Fannin County HS
2nd: Ryan Hart, Franklin County HS
3rd: Kade Dills, Union County HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Fannin County HS:
Trenton Flowers, Eli Queen, Cohutta Ross
2nd: White County HS: Tyler Autry, Brayden Barrett, Luke Goldman
3rd: Franklin County HS: Jacob Baughcum, Kason King, Logan Turner
Blueprint Reading
1st: Cole Honea, Carrollton HS
2nd: Harrison Russell, Carrollton HS
3rd: CarolAnn Cash, Chattooga HS
Cabinetmaking
1st: Periwinkle Jeffers, Decatur HS
2nd: Tobiah Watts, Decatur HS
3rd: Anne Bailey, North Paulding HS
Carpentry
1st: Mason Majors, Chattooga HS
2nd: Chapel Parr, Sonoraville HS
3rd: Francisco Flores, Adairsville HS
Drywall/Metal Studs
1st: Lexy Cochran & ZaTorria Lester, Chattooga HS
2nd: Alexandra Lanuza & Jose Lanuza, Fulton Schools College & Career Academy
3rd: Thomas O’Neal & Levi McStotts, Adairsville HS
Electrical
1st: Bodie McGlynn, Roswell HS
2nd: Lane Bridges, Chattooga HS
3rd: Clay Worley, Sonoraville HS
HVACR
1st: Larry Reyes, Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
2nd: Octavio Cisneros, Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
3rd: Williams Meza, Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
Masonry
1st: Hudson Kinman, Sonoraville HS
2nd: Darwin Arias, Carrollton HS
3rd: Jonas Hardy, Chattooga HS
Plumbing
1st: Zayden Cook, Chattooga HS
2nd: Natalie Wade, Adairsville HS
3rd: Chance Elrod, Chattooga HS
TeamWorks
1st: Berkmar HS: Bryan Espinoza, Gabriel Frias-Perez, Fabricio Hernandez-Castillo, Luis Vega
2nd: Roswell HS: Alan Batz, Turner Beekman, Iker Garcia-Lopez, Lucca Jauregui
3rd: Marietta HS: Cesar Garcia, Melvin Mendez, Ivan Munoz, Alex Rojo
Welding
1st: Evan Stephens, Chattooga HS
2nd: Gunner Henderson, Chattooga HS
3rd: Derek Masterson, Maxwell HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Cherokee HS: William Diaz Ramirez, Noe Parez Bautista, Daniel Lopez
2nd: Maxwell HS: Abigail Babb, Joseph Chermak, Ken Htoo
Blueprint Reading
1st: Lucas Cantrell, Mary Persons HS
2nd: MG Selph, Wheeler County HS
3rd: Georgia Flowers, Lee County HS
Cabinetmaking
1st: Alivia Mickens, Houston Co. College & Career Academy
2nd: Adrian Turner, Houston Co. College & Career Academy
3rd: Henry Hayes, Houston County HS
Carpentry
1st: Francisco Flores, Adairsville HS
2nd: Mikail Nowinsky, East Laurens HS
3rd: Jordan Sharp, Newton College & Career Center
Electrical
1st: Carson Ford, Wheeler County HS
2nd: Kyler Stinson, Wheeler County HS
3rd: Trey Wyche, Harris County HS
Masonry
1st: Arturo Gonzalez, Wheeler County HS
2nd: Kortney Brown, Harris County HS
3rd: Adam Garcia, Wheeler County HS
Plumbing
1st: Natalie Wade, Adairsville HS
2nd: Alex Hirsch, Crisp County HS
3rd: JR Benitez, West Laurens HS
Roofing
1st: Sara Beasley, Jones County HS
2nd: Abisai Velasquez, Newton College & Career Academy
3rd: Enrique Mendez, Statesboro HS
TeamWorks
1st: Crisp County HS: Juan Carranco, Memphis Carter, Oliver Cruz, Brendon Young
Welding
1st: Cameron James, Lee County HS
2nd: Coleman Williams, Lee County HS
3rd: Brayen Jones, East Laurens HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Jones County HS: Jacob Beasley, Heath Hulett, Landon Lewis
Blueprint Reading
1st: Harrison Russell, Carrollton HS
2nd: Dylan Cook, LaFayette HS
3rd: Cole Honea, Carrollton HS
Cabinetmaking
1st: CarolAnn Cash, Chattooga HS
2nd: Lucas Hunt, Adairsville HS
3rd: Kishan Patel, Carrollton HS
Carpentry
1st: Chapel Parr, Sonoraville HS
2nd: Jackson Crews, Carrollton HS
3rd: Randall Cook, Rome HS
Electrical
1st: Clay Worley, Sonoraville HS
2nd: Jayden Sibley, Gordan Central HS
3rd: Landon Cassidy, Adairsville HS
Masonry
1st: Hudson Kinman, Sonoraville HS
2nd: Lui Gonzalez, Cedartown HS
3rd: Darwin Arias, Carrollton HS
Plumbing
1st: Natalie Wade, Adairsville HS
2nd: Will Pass, Calhoun HS
3rd: Chance Elrod, Chattooga HS
TeamWorks
1st: Chattooga HS: Lane Bridges, Zayden Cook, Pedro Lopez, Mason Majors
2nd: Cass HS: Kayden Foley, Connor Fox, Elijah Giroir, Jayden O’Neal
3rd: Sonoraville HS: Weston Clemens, Sam Dixon, Ruben Meza, Ethan Williams
Welding
1st: Shelby Hudson, LaFayette HS
2nd: Hayden Vann, Cedartown HS
3rd: Roman Hernandez, Cedartown HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Chattooga HS: Gavin Collier, Evan Fletcher, Connor Gray
2nd: Cedartown HS: Gabriel Atkins, Luke Casey, Ronald Vasquez
3rd: Murray County HS: Daylan Flood, Aiden Griggs, Dalton Miller
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Blueprint Reading
1st: CarolAnn Cash, Chattooga HS
2nd: Cole Honea, Carrollton HS
3rd: Kassidy Lisle, Harris County HS
Cabinetmaking
1st: Anderson Beal, Harris County HS
2nd: Easton Mobley, Harris County HS
3rd: John Lopez, Jordan Voc. HS College & Career Academy
Carpentry
1st: Lindsay Hare, Harris County HS
2nd: Kasen Elsberry, Chattooga HS
3rd: Jackson Crews, Carrollton HS
Electrical
1st: Trey Wyche, Harris County HS
2nd: Lane Bridges, Chattooga HS
3rd: Pedro Lopez, Chattooga HS
Masonry
1st: Kortney Brown, Harris County HS
2nd: Darwin Arias, Carrollton HS
3rd: Ely Childers, Chattooga HS
Plumbing
1st: Joey Gibbs, Harris County HS
2nd: Riley Willis, Chattooga HS
3rd: Hagan Rudolf, Lee County HS
TeamWorks
1st: Harris County HS: Benjamin Hydrick, Coleton Lehman, Haden Lovett, Colby Mourneault
Welding
1st: Evan Stephens, Chattooga HS
2nd: Coleman Williams, Lee County HS
3rd: Parker Powell, Chattooga HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Jordan Voc. HS College & Career Academy: Johnathan Collins, Dereck Troche, Lewis Wagner
2nd: Harris County HS: Ayden Garcia, Garrett Meeler, Mary Rehrauer
Blueprint Reading
1st: Rhiyana Revels, Camden County HS
2nd: Braelynn Hartley, Screven County HS
3rd: Jackson Lewis, Statesboro HS
Cabinetmaking
1st: Luke Wallace, Statesboro HS
2nd: Henry Lanier, Statesboro HS
3rd: Jacob Vieira, Camden County HS
Carpentry
1st: Jose Bolivar, Empower College & Career Academy
2nd: Mikhail Nowinsky, East Laurens HS
3rd: Jonathan Rico-Moreles, Madison County HS
Electrical
1st: Kyler Stinson, Wheeler County HS
2nd: Peyton Sartain, Madison County HS
3rd: Zachery Kent, Wayne County HS
Heavy Equipment Operation
1st: Ben Swearingen, Toombs County HS
2nd: Rodney Glenn, Madison County HS
3rd: Abrien Anthony, Vidalia HS
Masonry
1st: Arturo Gonzalez, Wheeler County HS
2nd: Malaki Mowan, Camden County HS
3rd: Adam Garcia, Wheeler County HS
Plumbing
1st: JR Benitez, West Laurens HS
2nd: William Jones, Camden County HS
3rd: Cole Phillips, Statesboro HS
Roofing
1st: Dakota Brannon, Vidalia HS
2nd: Enrique Mendez, Statesboro HS
3rd: Ethan Hill, Vidalia HS
TeamWorks
1st: Statesboro HS: Jerry Aguilar, Blaine Akin, Jack Blackmon, Nathan Waters
2nd: Camden County HS: Landon Douglas, Royce O’Quinn, Trevor Thomas, Austin Watts
Welding
1st: Jackson Kratz, Camden County HS
2nd: Will Fountain, West Laurens HS
3rd: Brayen Jones, East Laurens HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Golden Isles College & Career Academy: Brayden Hyde, Nicholas Mixon, Christopher Ogden
2nd: Camden County HS: Johnny Brown, Logan Rumley, Kaiden Smith
3rd: Liberty College & Career Academy: Amir Kinyua, Michael Puleo, Juan Stevens
Blueprint Reading
1st: Rhiyana Revels, Camden County HS
2nd: Georgia Flowers, Lee County HS
3rd: Makaylin Harvey, Wheeler County HS
Cabinetmaking
1st: Maddie Griffin, Lee County HS
2nd: Bailey Koehler, Lee County HS
Carpentry
1st: Aaron Walker, Clinch County HS
2nd: Spencer Butler, Thomson HS
3rd: Daniel Halstead, Lee County HS
Electrical
1st: Trey Wyche, Harris County HS
2nd: Judson Dollar, Bainbridge HS
3rd: Daven Inman, Clinch County HS
Masonry
1st: Arturo Gonzales, Wheeler County HS
2nd: Kortney Brown, Harris County HS
3rd: Adam Garcia, Wheeler County HS
Plumbing
1st: Joey Gibbs, Harris County HS
2nd: William Jones, Camden County HS
3rd: Ryland Butts, Lee County HS
TeamWorks
1st: Lee County HS: Brock Donley, Quirin Rudolf, Ryan Tucker, Walker Woolward
Welding
1st: Coleman Williams, Lee County HS
2nd: JaBraylen Mulkey, Monroe HS
3rd: Cameron James, Lee County HS
Welding Fabrication
1st: Lee County HS: Caleb Blalock, Payton Clenney, Dakota King
2nd: Worth County HS: Gamble Montgomery, Chase Tucker, Drew Whiddon
Cabinetmaking
1st: Sam Rowland, West Laurens HS
2nd: Grayson Tolar, Evans HS
3rd: Wyatt Hopkins, Washington County HS
Carpentry
1st: Spencer Butler, Thomson HS
2nd: Mikhail Nowinsky, East Laurens HS
3rd: Braylen Alexander, Marion E. Barnes Career Center
Electrical
1st: Joseph Jordan, Evans HS
2nd: Jason Reel, Evans HS
3rd: Daniel Ryals, West Laurens HS
Masonry
1st: DJ Lewis, Evans HS
2nd: Axel Hernandez, Marion E. Barnes Career Center
3rd: Brax Barnett, Lincoln County HS
Plumbing
1st: Elija Pullins, West Laurens HS
2nd: Clayton Ivey, Thomson HS
3rd: JR Benitez, West Laurens HS
Sheet Metal
1st: Zach Grabb, Lincoln County HS
2nd: Malachi Adams, Marion E. Barnes Career Center
3rd: Haley Al-Ibrahim, Evans HS
TeamWorks
1st: West Laurens HS: Michael Daughtery, Will Fountain, Cody Palmer, Calib Stevens
2nd: Marion E. Barnes Career Center: Chastity Baez, Easton Bruce, Alexandra Marshall, Renji Woods
Welding - Beginner
1st: Jaxon Finley, Hephzibah HS
2nd: Jayden Brown, Thomson HS
3rd: Carson Stephenson, Evans HS
Welding - Advanced
1st: Nathan Henderson, Thomson HS
2nd: Hayden Conner, Thomson HS
3rd: Brayen Jones, East Laurens HS
Welding Fabrication (Local Competition)
1st: Evans HS: Gabriel Dorsey, Caylin Ellis, Kendal McPherson
2nd: Lincoln County HS: Canaan Harris, Tripp Parks, Brooklyn Seagraves
3rd: Thomson HS: Jim Alfriend, Josue Garcia-Aguilar, Chris Lazenby
Welding Fabrication (for SkillsUSA Georgia eligibility)
1st: Thomson HS: Gabriel Bradley, Christopher Cotlan, Carson Treadwell
2nd: Evans HS: Alex Kilgore, Conner Peter, Jack Polhill
3rd: Marion E. Barnes Career Center: Amir Alphonso, Johathan Lovelace, Angel Medina
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Chattahoochee Group, Inc.
The Cedarstream Co. Inc.
Cherokee Acoustical, LLC
Cherokee Brick & Tile
Chief Buildings
Choate Construction Company
The Circle Group
Citadel Fire Sprinkler
City Plumbing & Electric Supply Co.
Clark Construction Services, Inc.
Clearview Installations
CMS Plumbing, Inc.
Coastal Millworks of Savannah
Coleman Construction, Inc.
Collins and Arnold
Construction Co., LLC
Collins Manufacturing Company
Commercial Dock and Door
Commissioning Services
Conditioned Air Systems, Inc.
Cone Machinery
Construction Ready
Contractors South, Inc.
Core Civic
Critical Components, Inc.
Croft & Associates, Inc.
Crosby Roofing & Seamless Gutters
Culver Rug Company
Custom Cabinets
Dabbs-Williams General Contractors, LLC
Dan J. Sheehan Company
Danko Concrete Construction
Davidson Steel Services
DCO Commercial Floors
Delta Metals, Inc.
Delta Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
DeWalt
Dickinson Architects, P.C.
Div3 Construction
Division 5, LLC
Dixie Erectors
Dollar Concrete Construction Co.
Dublin Glass & Window Company
Duckworth Development, LLC
Duffey Southeast, Inc.
Eastern Industrial Supplies
Edge Building Solution
Electrical Contractor, Inc.
Ely Concrete Construction, LLC
Em-Co Metal Products, Inc.
Engineered Openings Inc.
Ernst Concrete
Extruded Curb Co.
Fire Technology LLC
First National Bank
Floorsight LLC
Fraser Roofing
Freeman & Associates
Fulghum Industries, Inc.
Gage Construction Consulting
Gainesville Mechanical
Garbutt Construction Company
Georgia Building Supply
Georgia Department of Education
Georgia Drywall, Inc.
Georgia Hardware Distributors, Inc.
Georgia Honey Bucket
Georgia Masonry Supply, an Oldcastle Company
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Georgia Specialty Constructors, Inc.
Gexpro
Gilbane Building Co.
Gill Plumbing Company
GoldMech
Graroc Contracting, Inc.
Graybar
Graydaze Contracting, Inc.
Greater Columbus Home Builders Association
Griffin Lumber & Hardware
Gwinnett Technical College ECMD Division
H & H Industrial Maintenance, Inc.
H & S Supply Co.
Halloran Masonry, Inc.
Harbin Lumber Company, Inc.
Hardcore Concrete Savannah
Heavener & Associates Construction Company, Inc.
Herc Rentals Inc
Heritage Roofing and Gutters, Inc.
Holder Construction Company
Home Builders Association Greater Aiken-Augusta Region
Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah
Home Builders Association of Statesboro
Howard LumberAugusta Sash and Door
Huff Electric, Inc.
Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc.
Hutson Plumbing Company
Independent Electrical Contractors
Inglett & Stubbs, LLC
Integrity Concrete, Inc.
Ireland Electric Corporation
Ivey Residential LLC
J & N Contractors, Inc.
J.M. Midlo Construction
Jackson EMC
Jacobs Land Management
JCI Contractors
JE Dunn Construction
Joiner & Associates, Inc.
Jonquil Steel & Construction Co.
Juneau Construction Company
KCC Construction, LLC
L. E. Schwartz & Son, Inc.
Lasseter Tractor Co
Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc.
Lear West Fabrication, LLC
Lighting Associates, Inc.
Lincoln Electric
Livingood’s Inc.
Loma Linda Interiors
M & R Equipment Rental
M&DK Contractors Inc
M&L Sprinkler, Inc.
M. E. Contractors, Inc.
MacAljon
Macon Coca-Cola Bottling Co United Macon Tent Rentals, Inc.
Macuch Steel Products, Inc.
MAI / Main Street Insurance Group
Maner Custom Glass
Mark Products of Georgia
Master Safety Solutions, LLC
Maxair Mechanical, LLC.
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
McCarthy, Inc.
McKnight Construction Co., Inc.
McLendon Enterprises, Inc.
MEI Rigging & Crating
MEJA Construction, Inc.
Merit Flooring
Metro Wall Systems
Metromont Corporation - Greenville
MetroPower, Inc.
Middle Georgia Consortium, Inc.
Mid-South Interior & Exterior
Miller Electric
Miller Hardware Company, LLC
Milwaukee Tool
Mingledorff’s, Inc.
MMC Contracting
Mullins Mechanical
N & P Fencing, LLC
NetPlanner Systems, Inc.
New South Roofing, Inc.
New Standard Enterprises
Newsome Electrical Construction LLC
Ogeechee Technical College
ORR Protection Systems Inc.
Overhead Door Company of Augusta
Palmetto Waterproofing
PDI
Pella Window & Door Company of Georgia
Pellicano Construction
Penn Roofing
Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of Georgia
PlumbWise, Inc.
Polk County Public Service
Precision Site Works, Inc.
Premier Exteriors Commercial, LLC
Pro Service Roofing, Inc.
ProContractor Supply
Procore Technologies, Inc.
Pro-Grade South
Pyramid Masonry Contractors, Inc.
R. K. Redding Construction, Inc.
R. L. Wiley Electrical Contractors, Inc.
R.E. Monk Interior Trim
RaLin
Ram Tool
Ray Diamond Glass Co., Inc.
Raydeo Enterprises Inc
Ray’s Stairs Inc
Ready Mix USA, LLC/ Atlanta Division
RED/Sunbelt
Reeves Construction Company
Regan Tile Inc dba Master Craft Flooring
Reliable Equipment Rental
Resolute Construction Clean-Up Services, Inc.
Ritch Electric Company
Roberts Welding
Rock Spring Contracting
Rodgers Metal Craft, Inc.
Roll-Off Systems, Inc.
Roofing Professionals, Inc.
RW Allen Construction
The Sack Company
Sapp Brothers Construction, LLC dba SiteMaster
Savannah Economic Development Authority
SCA, LLC
Sheridan Construction
Shumate Mechanical LLC
Sierra Pacific Windows
Silver Sheet Metal, Inc.
Simco Interiors, Inc.
Simpson Trucking & Grading, Inc.
SkillsUSA Georgia
Skyjack
Smith Ironworks, Inc.
Southeastern Air Conditioning Co.
Southeastern Single Ply
Southeastern Site Development, Inc.
Southeastern System Technologies
Southeastern Technical College
Southern Door & Plywood, Inc.
Southern Pipe and Supply
Southern Regional Technical College
Southern Roof & Wood Care Corp.
SouthState Bank
Southway Crane & Rigging - Augusta Spach Enterprises, LLC
Springtime Artesian and Alkaline Waters, Southern Beverage Packers, Inc.
Statesboro Erectors
Statesboro Gun & Pawn
Strack, Inc.
Stroud and Company
Sunbelt Rentals Inc.
Sutton Construction Specialty Co., Inc.
Syfan Logistics
Tabares Incorporated
Tal-Kno Building Products, Inc.
Technical College System of Georgia
Telecom Mechanical Solutions
Terra Excavating, LLC
Terracon
Thermal Dynamics
Thompson Building Wrecking Co
Thomson Carpet, Inc.
Titan Electric Georgia
Trades Education Center
Trammel Lawn Care
Trash Taxi of Georgia
Triad Specialties
Trinity Fabricators
Tri-Star Contractors, Inc.
TTL, Inc.
Tuggle Construction, LLC
Two State Construction Company, Inc./Thomson Roofing
Tyson Steel Building Products, Inc.
UES Professional Services 18, LLC
Universal Plumbing
Universatech Electrical & Remodeling Company, Inc.
Valdosta Commercial Doors & Hardware Inc.
Vantix Electric
Walsh Custom Surfaces, LLC
Watson & Knox, Inc.
Webb Concrete & Building Materials
West Construction Company
West Georgia Resources, Inc.
Whitmore Air, LLC
Willfab, Inc.
Williams Sewer & Drain, Inc.
Wiregrass Electric, Inc.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Woodall Lumber
Wrapped In Red
Yancy Bros. Co.
Yohe Plumbing, Heating & Air/ HVAC
STUDENT COMPETITIONS THE 2024 SKILLS CHALLENGE COMPETING SCHOOLS
Adairsville High School
Armuchee High School
Bainbridge High School
Berkmar High School
Brooks County High School
Buford High School
Burke County High School
Calhoun High School
Callaway High School
Camden County High School
Carroll County College and Career Academy
Carrollton High School
Carver High School
Cass High School
Catoosa County College & Career Academy
Catoosa County High School
Cedartown High School
Chattooga High School
Cherokee Bluff High School
Cherokee High School
Chestatee High School
Clinch County High School
Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
Colquitt County High School
Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy
Crisp County High School
Decatur High School
Early County High School
East Forsyth High School
East Hall High School
East Laurens High School
Empower College & Career Academy
Evans High School
Fannin County High School
Flowery Branch High School
Floyd County College and Career Academy
Franklin County High School
Fulton County College and Career Academy
Gainesville High School
Gilmer County High School
Golden Isles College & Career Academy
Gordon Central High School
Gordon County College & Career Academy
Greene County High School
Grovetown High School
Haralson County High School
Harris County High School
Hart County High School
Hephzibah High School
Hutching College & Career Academy
Houston College and Career Academy
Houston County High School
Jackson High School
Jefferson County High School
Johnson High School
Jones County High School
Jordan Vocational HS College & Career Academy
LaFayette High School
Lakeview Academy
Lanier College and Career Academy
Lee County High School
Liberty College and Career Academy
Lincoln County High School
Lumpkin County High School
Madison County High School
Marietta High School
Marion E. Barnes Career Center
Mary Persons High School
Maxwell School of Technology
Metter College and Career Academy
Monroe High School
Murray County High School
Newton College and Career Academy
North Hall High School
North Paulding High School
Northwest Whitfield High School
Pickens County High School
Rome High School
Roswell High School
School of Liberal Studies at Savannah HS
Screven County High School
Sonoraville High School
South Paulding High School
Statesboro High School
Stephens County High School
Thomas County Central High School
Thomson High School
Tift County High School
Toombs County High School
Trion High School
Twiggs County High School
Union County High School
Valdosta High School
Vidalia High School
Ware County High School
Washington County High School
Wayne County High School
West Hall High School
West Laurens High School
Wheeler County High School
White County High School
Windsor Forrest High School
Woodville-Tompkins High School
Worth County High School
Note: Schools denoted in bold competed in at least two AGC Georgia Skills Challenges.
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2024 SKILLS
CHALLENGE
PHOTO GALLERIES
NORTHEAST GEORGIA GALLERY
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METRO ATLANTA GALLERY
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2025 SKILLS CHALLENGE DATES & LOCATIONS
NORTHEAST GEORGIA Gainesville Oct. 22, 2025 www.agcga.org/NESkills
METRO ATLANTA Marietta Oct. 28, 2025 www.agcga.org/MetroATLSkills
CENTRAL GEORGIA Macon Oct. 30, 2025 www.agcga.org/CGSkills
WEST GEORGIA Columbus Nov. 5, 2025 www.agcga.org/WGSkills
NORTHWEST GEORGIA Rome Nov. 6, 2025 www.agcga.org/NWSkills
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA Statesboro Nov. 12, 2025 www.agcga.org/SESkills
SOUTH+SOUTHWEST GEORGIA Moultrie Nov. 13, 2025 www.agcga.org/SSWSkills
EAST GEORGIA Augusta Nov. 20, 2025
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EAST GEORGIA GALLERY
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For more information about AGC Georgia’s workforce development initiatives, including the AGC Georgia Skills Challenge series, please contact Tim Hobbs, Workforce Development Specialist with AGC Georgia at hobbs@agcga.org or 678-298-4122