Lawrenceville, GA – Gwinnett Technical College’s cybersecurity students earned national gold medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA Post-Secondary State Leadership and Skills Conference, held from June 23 to 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. The college’s Cybersecurity program, accredited by both the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is one of the largest in the state, with over 1,100 students currently enrolled. This year’s competition highlighted the strength of Gwinnett Tech’s hands-on training and academic excellence, as students competed against top talent from across the country in leadership, health occupations, trades, and technology.
Two Gwinnett Tech students earned Gold Medals in Cybersecurity at the national level:
- Garret Stand, Cybersecurity
- Mathias Sosa, Cybersecurity
In addition to individual accolades, the Gwinnett Tech SkillsUSA chapter was honored with two prestigious chapter awards:
- Level 1 Chapter of Distinction – Chapter of Excellence Program Quality Chapter
- Level 2 Chapter of Distinction – GOLD Level-Winning Chapter
These awards recognize chapters that demonstrate excellence in developing students’ personal, workplace, and technical skills through high-quality programming and community engagement.
Dr. D. Glen Cannon, president of Gwinnett Technical College, praised the students’ achievements: “Our students’ results at this competition continue to prove that their educational foundation is exceptional and that they can apply their learning in real-world situations. The winners at both the national and state competitions confirm our students are also ready to compete in the real-world job market.”
He added, “With metro Atlanta emerging as a national hub for cybersecurity innovation, our students are not just winning medals—they’re preparing to lead in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the region.”
SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. Through its structured programs, SkillsUSA enhances the quality of America’s skilled workforce and helps set industry standards for job training.
Gwinnett Tech offers more than 160 degree, diploma, and certificate options that can be completed in two years or less. For more information, visit GwinnettTech.edu or call 770-962-7580.
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About Gwinnett Tech: Gwinnett Technical College is Georgia’s largest technical college, committed to producing workforce-ready graduates to meet the needs of its community’s high-demand business and industry sectors. The college offers more than 160 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs, as well as hundreds of seminars, workshops, and courses that provide specialized training. Gwinnett Tech is Gwinnett County’s largest corporate training provider, serving residents and businesses in north Fulton County. Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Gwinnett Technical College may also offer credentials, such as certificates and diplomas, at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Gwinnett Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Gwinnett Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.