Whiz Kid: Dave Mayer

• Whiz Kid: Dave Mayer
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• Accomplishment: /Lewis & Clark Career Center senior Mayer received an award at the Missouri SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference held at Linn State Technical College in Linn, MO on March 31 - April 2. He earned third place in the automotive audio installation category.
• Key To Awesomeness: Mayer attends Timberland in the morning and the Lewis & Clark Auto Service Technology class, taught by instructor Steve Reese, in the afternoon. Speaking of Mayer and fellow winner Michael Lewis, Reese said, “These are two kids who work really hard and do well year round for us. We are extremely proud of both of them.”

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, educators and industry leaders dedicated to ensuring America has a highly skilled workforce to compete in the global market. SkillsUSA competitions foster the development of problem-solving ability and teamwork while building self-confidence and communication skills. SkillsUSA Missouri consists of nine districts with over 85 local chapters and nearly 10,000 members.