Join us in celebrating a recent *chef’s kiss*-worthy competition performance by eight outstanding students from Baker College’s Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM).
The 2022 SkillsUSA Post-Secondary State Championship was held on April 1, 2022 at the CIM Port Huron campus, where eight CIM students earned three gold, three silver and two bronze medals, along with three state championship titles. Awards were presented at the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. on April 9, 2022, and now, the three state champs move on to compete at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta in June.
SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA Championships are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation.
CIM students earned their honors across several categories, including culinary arts, commercial baking and restaurant service. The winning students include:
Culinary Arts:
- Emily Rozema of Martin, Mich. (gold medal; state champion)
- Steven Stempnik of Clinton Twp., Mich. (silver medal)
- Austyn Polker of Toledo, Ohio (bronze medal)
- Bria Dove of St. Clair, Mich. (gold medal; state champion)
- Kindi Dietz of Laingsburg, Mich. (silver medal)
- Alexis Baker of Mt. Morris, Mich. (bronze medal)
- Sierra Franks of Port Huron Twp., Mich. (gold medal; state champion)
- Alex Pruchnicki of Avon, Ohio (silver medal)
Congratulations to Emily, Steven, Austyn, Bria, Kindi, Alexis, Sierra and Alex! And best of luck to Emily, Bria and Sierra as they move onto the national competition in June.
Original source can be found here.
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