Lake Superior College News Releases

(Duluth, Minn.) — Seven students enrolled in Lake Superior College’s Integrated Manufacturing program were honored for their performance at the Minnesota SkillsUSA competition.

Matt Hjelden (International Falls), Joe Sebesta (Duluth), and Jake Hustad (Wrenshall) won a gold medal in the Community Service category for their Styrofoam shredder recycling machine. This team will go on to compete in June at the national SkillsUSA event in Kansas City, MO. See the shredder in action on YouTube.

Matt Farchmin (Duluth) won a gold medal in the Job Demonstration category and will attend the national SkillsUSA competition in June.

Matt Hjelden, Mark Johnson (Saginaw), Ryan Troumbly (Grand Rapids), and Joe Sebesta won a silver medal for their Chapter Display which featured a machined replica of Duluth’s Enger Tower.

Elizabeth Sandry (Winter, WI), Joe Sebesta, and Matt Farchmin won a silver medal for a Promotional Bulletin Board.

Pictured left to right in attached photo: Jake Hustad (Wrenshall), Ryan Troumbly(Grand Rapids), Matt Hjelden International Falls), Mark Johnson (Saginaw), Matt Farchmin (Duluth), Joe Sebesta (Duluth), instructor Mike Koppy (Not pictured: Elizabeth Sandry)

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps individual students excel by preparing them for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,800 students enrolled this spring semester, LSC is northeastern Minnesota’s largest two-year college. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry. LSC is also a leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.