FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — More than 100 of the region’s most talented Career and Technical Education students will put their skills to the test at the 17th Annual SkillsUSA Regional Competition from 8 a.m. – noon on Saturday at the FWCS Career Academy Construction Trades facility.

The young men and women will compete in the areas of Carpentry, Cabinetmaking, Masonry, HVACR, Electrical, Sheet Metal, Plumbing, Job Skills Demonstration, Heavy Equipment and TeamWorks.

Automotive competitions will also take place at Ivy Tech and welding competitions at the Local 166 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Training Center.

The free, public event offers a look at the region’s emerging workforce talent.

The top five performers in each category will advance to the SkillsUSA Indiana State Leadership and Skills Conference in April.