CERATIZIT Sponsors U.S. CNC Milling Competitor for 2024 WorldSkills Competition!
By Ashutosh Arora
CERATIZIT is proudly sponsoring Kaden Stanczyk, a student at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin, who has been selected by SkillsUSA to represent the United States in CNC Milling at the prestigious 2024 WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France. Stanczyk earned a silver medal in precision machining at SkillsUSA in 2023, and his journey to the international stage is backed by CERATIZIT’s support, providing cutting-edge tools, technical guidance, and personal mentoring.
Stanczyk’s mentor, Trent Larsen, a Technical Sales Engineer at CERATIZIT USA, recognized Stanczyk’s dedication and potential. Larsen stepped in to support him with the necessary high-quality CERATIZIT tools, assisting him in his rigorous training under the guidance of SkillsUSA advisor Alden “JR” Colvin, an expert with over two decades of experience in CNC machining education.
“Supporting Kaden’s training for WorldSkills shows our commitment to the next generation of machinists,” said Larsen. CERATIZIT’s leadership has also commended Larsen for contributing to Stanczyk’s growth and highlighting the company’s dedication to advancing the CNC machining industry.
The WorldSkills Competition brings together young professionals from over 85 countries, showcasing the highest standards in various industries, including manufacturing, engineering, technology, and services. Stanczyk’s participation is a testament to the future of U.S. manufacturing, and CERATIZIT’s involvement emphasizes their support for hands-on learning and the development of upcoming industry leaders.
