ALUMNI PROFILE
“
SkillsUSA is an amazing organization
that offers so many unique experiences.
It allows everyone involved to grow
both personally and professionally. I
would not be who I am today without
all of my advisors pushing me to try
new things and encouraging me to
always get more involved. The business
and industry involvment with students
makes all the difference. I can’t say
enough good things about SkillsUSA!
-Emma Wortman
EMMA
WORTMAN
Education
• Career Institute of Technology, Culinary Arts, 2016
• Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts, 2018
SkillsUSA Involvement
CIT School President, 2016
• SkillsUSA District 11 President, 2016
• District 11 Ambassador, 2014-2016
• District 11 Championships, Extemp. Speaking 3 rd Place, 2015
• State Conference, Community Service 6 th Place, 2015
• State Conference, Extemp. Speaking 1 st Place, 2016
• Culinary Challenge, 2015
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Community Involvement
Cops ‘n Kids of Easton, book drive
• Country Meadows, decorated and spent time with residents
• Bangor UM Church, served free community dinners
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Employment
Emma is currently employed by Stroudsmoor Country Inn
as a waitress at the Main Inn and is bartender for weddings.
She previously worked at Skytop Lodge as a banquet cook
for events serving over 100 people and for grand buffets.
Future Plans
Emma plans to return to CIA in the fall of 2018 to
complete her bachelor’s degree in foodservice and
business management with a concentration on advanced
wine studies and hospitality. She also plans to earn her
level 1 Sommelier certification and stay in California to
pursue a career in the wine industry.