- April 21, 2023 - 

Through the Bloomington Area Career Center, I had the chance to travel to Peoria, IL to compete in the 2023 SkillsUSA Illinois State Competition. This was my first time competing. I competed in T-shirt Design where I was instructed to design a T-shirt that represented Illinois as a whole but also represented the SkillsUSA competition and brand. My design encapsulated red, white, and blue, Chicago, countryside, history, and more. I got 4th place out of 26. Through this experience, I met new people and put my skills to the test. I can't wait to compete next year!