Otselic Valley Central School District

Congratulations to Conner Ossont, Silver Medalist in the 2021 SkillsUSA Virtual State Competition! Eight students from the DCMO BOCES Norwich campus along with students from other BOCES campuses participated in a high-stakes, skill-measuring Career & Technical Education competition that normally takes place in person over 3 days.This year, Conner had two hours to build in the Carpentry competition. He was recorded with a clock running in the background, and his work was judged from the video. Criteria included the following:Task #1: Wall construction (30 points)Task #2: Rafter construction (20 points)Task #3: Hinge gain (10 points)Task #4: Stringer layout (20 points)Task #5: Introduction - soft skills (10 points)Task #6: Job-site management (10 points)Contestants are judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship, safety and the proper use of tools/equipment/materials, and more. Conner’s achievement in this highly competitive, skill-laden contest is a credit to him and his Carpentry instructor, Mr. Steve Davis.Construction in the years to come will be sound, solid, safe, and beautiful if Conner has anything to say about it. Well done! ****** SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of students, teachers, and industry working to develop a skilled workforce. Championships showcase the best in Career & Technical Education, and offer competitions that begin locally and continue through state and national levels. Learn more: https://www.skillsusa.org .