New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 29, 2025

Success at SkillsUSA state competition

By Community Member | April 13, 2025 4:34 pm

Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center in New Kent produced several top finishers in the Virginia State SkillsUSA competition held in Roanoke Apr. 4-6. The team, led by sponsor Charlie Robertson, produced two state champions, two state runners-up, and one third place finisher. Pictured are (l to r) sponsor Charlies Robertson, Nathan Sweeney (New Kent High School- Third Place, Power Equipment Technology), Austin Hendricks (Second Place- Power Equipment Technology), Aiden Major (Second Place- Marine Service Technology), Caleb Merritt (New Kent High School, First Place- HVAC), Harrison Adams (New Kent High School, First Place- Marine Service Technology), and Bridging Communities Executive Director Julie Ellis.