SkillsUSA
Every student at Davies is a SkillsUSA Member
SkillsUSA is a national organization that fosters a partnership between students, teachers, and industry professionals to build a skilled workforce for the future. At Davies, all students become members of SkillsUSA upon enrollment, and our students have consistently demonstrated their technical expertise and leadership skills on the national stage. Over the years, Davies students have proudly earned national medals at the SkillsUSA National Championships, held annually in Atlanta, Georgia, further establishing our school as one of the top-performing institutions in the New England region.
About SkillsUSA
As of 2024, SkillsUSA celebrates over 45 years of competition. The organization provides a platform for students to compete at the local, state, and national levels, showcasing their proficiency in various occupational and leadership skill areas. At the SkillsUSA National Championships, more than 6,000 students participate in over 100 competitive events, spanning areas such as biotechnology, advertising design, collision repair, crime scene investigation, cabinetmaking, welding, robotics, commercial baking, cosmetology, health occupations, and more.
SkillsUSA serves more than 400,000 students and instructors annually and operates through 13,000 chapters across 54 state and territorial associations. The organization is supported by over 20,000 professional members, including instructors, administrators, and industry leaders.
The mission of SkillsUSA is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens, ensuring that America's workforce remains competitive on a global scale.
In The News
- 39 Davies students earn medals at SkillsUSA R.I.
- 4/30/25 by Sofia Barr for the Valley Breeze PDF Version
- Lincoln students honored at SkillsUSA event
- 7/25/24 by The Valley Breeze PDF Version
- Davies students awarded medals at SkillsUSA competition
- 4/17/24 The Valley Breeze PDF Version
- Pawtucket students honored at annual SkillsUSA workforce development event
- 7/26/23 Valley Breeze PDF Version
- Davies’ Folarin, Gaye win medals at SkillsUSA Nationals
- 7/14/23 By Jon Baker for the Pawtucket Times PDF Version
- Cardoso named educator of year by SkillsUSA
- 5/3/23 by Jon Baker for the Pawtucket Times PDF Version
- Davies dominates at SkillsUSA RI, Cardoso wins CTE educator of the year
- 4/20/23 By Sofia Barr for the Valley Breeze PDF Version
- Pires, Folarin, others win gold at SkillsUSA
- 4/18/23 By Jon Baker for the Pawtucket Times PDF Version
- Davies students land 36 medals at SkillsUSA RI Championships
- 4/30/21 by Jon Baker for the Pawtucket Times PDF Version
- SkillsUSA Workforce Development event recognizes Valley students
- 7/9/19 by The Pawtucket Times Page A3 PDF Version
- Davies students among those honored at SkillsUSA Championships event
- 7/10/19 PDF Version
Davies...where every student is a SkillsUSA Member!
Davies' SkillsUSA Executive Board Members
President
Haadiyah Folarin, 2025, Health Careers (National Bronze Medalist 2023)
Vice President
Tanneh Wisseh, 2025, Hospitality Careers
Secretary
Elisbeth Aguocha, 2025, Biomanufacturing Technology
Treasurer
Kaylyn Woods, 2026, Biomanufacturing Technology
2023-2024 Davies SkillsUSA state officer: Lyla Flodin