International Contest Spotlights Trade Skills, Competitors

For Daylan Torres, it’s his skill in baking that’s taking him to Russia.

Ethan Harrison’s abilities in cabinetmaking have him making similar overseas plans.

And so it goes for 20 other young Americans who will represent the United States at WorldSkills, an international showcase of skilled trades scheduled to feature teams from more than 70 countries.

The event is scheduled for Aug. 22-27 in Kazan, Russia. The U.S. team has come together through the nonprofit group SkillsUSA, which aims to engage students in the classroom with a host of trade, technical and skilled-service occupations.

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