06/13/2026
CV-TEC Celebrates Future Workforce at Dual SkillsUSA Signing Day Events
The CV-TEC Division of Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) proudly celebrated the achievements of its young professionals during two recent SkillsUSA Signing Day events, recognizing their commitments to careers in the skilled trades, advanced training programs, and post-secondary education pathways.
Hosted at the CV-TEC Mineville and Plattsburgh campuses, these events were part of a nationwide SkillsUSA initiative that highlights the next generation of skilled professionals, and the critical role Career and Technical Education (CTE) plays in strengthening the U.S. workforce. SkillsUSA National Signing Day events across the country celebrate young professionals as they sign letters of intent for employment, apprenticeships, or continued education in technical fields.
These celebrations underscore the importance of CTE in addressing the nation’s skills gap—ensuring students are prepared with the technical, workplace, and leadership skills needed to meet workforce demands.
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Mineville Campus Signing Day
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | CV-TEC Mineville Campus
Young professionals from the CV-TEC Mineville Campus were recognized for their commitment to pursuing in-demand careers and continuing their education across a range of technical fields:
• Allied Health
o Julia Denton (Boquet Valley CSD) → Champlain Valley Senior Community
o Justice Johnson (Boquet Valley CSD) → North Country Community College
o Emilee Martin (Crown Point CSD) → North Country Community College
(Justice Johnson and Emilee Martin also placed with Elderwood of Ticonderoga)
• Automotive Technology
o Kyle Jame (Crown Point CSD) → SUNY Morrisville Ford ASSET Program, G. Stone Motors
o Waylon Mitchell (Schroon Lake CSD) → Mountain Petroleum
• Construction Trades
o Alexander Belanger (Ticonderoga CSD) → TSW Construction
• Natural Resource Management
o Tyler Bowman (Crown Point CSD) → Ryan Hall Landscaping
o Tanner Gibbs (Crown Point CSD) → Northern Lake George Landscaping
o Gavin Granger (Ticonderoga CSD) → Northern Lake George Landscaping
• Security and Law Enforcement
o Jerzey Heald (Boquet Valley CSD) → Essex County Clerk’s Office
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Plattsburgh Campuses Signing Day
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | CVES Conference Center
Young professionals at the CV-TEC Plattsburgh Campuses also celebrated their next steps across a wide range of career pathways:
• Allied Health
o Ella LaBarge (Peru CSD), Haily Sandberg (Willsboro CSD) → Pine Harbor Assisted Living
• Automotive & Collision Repair
o Miaya Sileo (Peru CSD) → O’Reilly Auto Parts
o Jacob Stone (Beekmantown CSD) → O’Reilly Auto Parts
o Timothy Thompson (NCCS) → Blais Automotive Repairs
o Kenneth Woodward (Saranac CSD) → WeeBee Oil and L**e
• ACCES-VR / Apprenticeships
o Joshua Babbie (NCCS) → ATM Mechanical Apprenticeship
o Ayden Breyette (NCCS) → Warren Tire Service Center
• Construction Trades
o Logan Yeager (AuSable Valley CSD) → Fuller Excavating / Alfred State
o Alexander Sirk (Plattsburgh High School) → Luck Brothers / Alfred State
o Addison Frenyea (Chazy CSD) → DDP Property Management
• Cosmetology
o Isabella Green (Willsboro CSD), Avery Scott (Post-Secondary) → StoneWorks Spa & Wellness Center
o Rhonnie Bishop (Saranac CSD) → Kay & Co. Beauty
o Krista King (Post-Secondary) → D N D Unisex Hair Design
• Culinary Arts Management
o Victoria McLaughlin (Moriah CSD) → FIGS Riverside Pizza Cafe
o Aubrey Fassett (NCCS) → Crumbl
o Steven Clark (Beekmantown CSD) → West Side Ballroom
o Kori-Lynn Lamoy ( Peru CSD) → Mickey’s Restaurant
• Education & Human Services
o Caleigh Smith (Beekmantown CSD) → SUNY Plattsburgh Child Care Center
• Electrical Design, Installation & Alternative Energy
o Brayden St. Phillips, Zachery Sirk, Nathan Beattie, Tannor Bushey, Tanner Manney, Robbie Sexton, Jesse LaVarnway → Regional employers, training centers, and IBEW apprenticeship pathways
• Environmental Conservation & Forestry
o Hunter Matton, Mason Bruce → Nailed It Pallets & Lumber
o Evan Davis → Plattsburgh Power Sweep
• Heavy Equipment / Diesel Technology
o Kole Brownwood → Casella Waste Systems
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Building the Future Workforce
“SkillsUSA Signing Day is a powerful reminder that our young professionals are stepping confidently into meaningful, high-demand careers,” said Michele M. Friedman, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education at CVES. “These events celebrate not only individual achievement, but also the strength of our partnerships with industry and post-secondary institutions that make these opportunities possible.”
SkillsUSA Signing Day mirrors the excitement of traditional athletic signing ceremonies, giving skilled trades and technical career pathways the same level of recognition and pride. Across the country, these events connect education with industry and highlight career pathways that are essential to economic growth and community sustainability.
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About CV-TEC
CV-TEC, a division of Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES), provides high-quality Career and Technical Education programs that prepare young professionals for success in both post-secondary education and high-demand careers. Through strong partnerships with more than 400 business and industry leaders, CV-TEC ensures that programs align with workforce needs and provide meaningful opportunities for career exploration, credential attainment, and real-world experience.
