Jesse Abulencia, Advanced Technology Center (ATC) 2014 Cisco Networking Academy graduate, placed third at the SkillsUSA National Competition in Kansas City, MO and was awarded the bronze medal for the Internetworking Competition.
Over two and a half days, Abulencia earned points in network troubleshooting, router and switching end-to-end implementation, online examination, technical assistance call, cable-making and professionalism. He won a $200 Visa gift card, a Cisco Access Point, a voucher for Cisco Press Books and tools (Link Sprinter Network Tester).
59 students from 41 states competed in the annual National SkillsUSA Championships.
Additionally, six other ATC students competed in Quiz Bowl and Telecommunications. Brentin Martin, Telecommunications 2014 graduate, placed in the top 10 percent in the nation.