ORLANDO, Fla. — Nine students from Orange Technical College’s South Campus earned national recognition at the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
The conference was held July 5-11 and brought together students from across the country for leadership development, networking and competitive events focused on career and community skills.
Students earned the following honors:
- Julio Arenas: Gold medal, Career Investigation — Level 4
- Camren Fells: National winner, GW Teaching Challenge; gold medal, Teaching Techniques
- Gabriela Morga: Gold medal, Career Investigation — Level 3
- Camila Burgos and Vickayla Mullin: Silver medals, Interpersonal Communication
- Lizamanda Frances: Silver medal, Job Interview
- Anaeli Silva and Laniyah Wooten: Silver medals, Food Innovations
- Jeffry Betances: National competitor, Culinary Knife Skills Demonstration
FCCLA adviser Zulma Cintron said the students’ accomplishments reflected their preparation, perseverance and commitment.
FCCLA, or Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is a national career and technical student organization focused on leadership, career preparation and community involvement.
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