The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi BOCES) is proud to recognize three Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who earned top honors at the 2026 New York State SkillsUSA Competition.

Career and Technical Education students from CiTi BOCES competed against some of the best skilled trades and technical students from across New York State, showcasing their talents, professionalism and industry knowledge in a variety of career-focused competitions.

Maddy LaTour from Sandy Creek earned a bronze medal in the Auto Body Collision Repair competition. The team of Covin Rembowski (Pulaski) and Lyndi Fitzgerald (Sandy Creek) earned a silver medal in the Web Design competition.

SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. The annual state competition provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the technical and employability skills they have developed through their CTE programs.