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Midstate celebrates SkillsUSA national champion, reports 100+ adult-education completions
Summary
During the June 15 meeting Dr. Shelley introduced Austin, a Midstate alumnus who won a SkillsUSA national gold medal in CNC programming; Amber Stanter reported the school exceeded 100 GED/HSED graduates this year (reported 105) with dozens transitioning to postsecondary programs and employment.
The board paused its agenda June 15 to celebrate student achievement and to hear an update on adult education milestones.
Dr. Shelley introduced Austin Young, a Midstate alumnus and the SkillsUSA national champion in CNC programming, who described competing in Atlanta across multiple days of technical testing and interviews. Mike, Midstate’s SkillsUSA advisor and state director, and Dr. Shelley praised Austin and other Midstate competitors; administrators said the district sent 32 students to nationals, earning 13 medals including five golds.
Later in the meeting Amber Stanter, dean of the School of Adult Education and Learning Resources, reported the program exceeded 100 GED/HSED completions this year (she cited about 105 graduates), including participants from justice-involved programs and high-school contracts. Stanter said 23 graduates transitioned to postsecondary education and 56 obtained employment above the assigned median wage threshold measured in the second quarter after exit. She described program improvements—on-demand GED testing, credit for prior learning, direct-admit pathways and integrated education-and-training bridges—that staff link to the completion gains.
Dr. Shelley and board members offered congratulations and noted the district’s broader enrollment milestone (reported at 10,212 learners). The board’s recognition emphasized how student supports and partnerships have contributed to workforce pathways.
Next steps: the college will continue outreach to graduates and maintain supports to sustain transitions to postsecondary education and employment.
