CGTC student Kaleb Brown wins national SkillsUSA title in computer programming

CGTC student earns top national honor in computer programming at the 2025 SkillsUSA conference in Atlanta.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kaleb Brown, a 20-year-old Information Technology student at Central Georgia Technical College, won first place in Computer Programming at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.

According to a news release from CGTC, Brown competed against top programming students from across the country and earned the national title by demonstrating technical expertise, innovation and problem-solving skills that set him apart.

“This is a huge national-level achievement and a reflection of the hard work, talent, and dedication Kaleb has put into his craft,” said Brione Burrows, SkillsUSA club advisor and program chair for Business Management. “He represented our club and school with excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder.”

The conference, held last week, brought together students from across the United States in various skilled trades and technical programs.

“I love computer programming because computers have no end — they are always evolving,” Brown said. “I envision myself collaborating with various companies and organizations, helping them leverage new AI developments for cybersecurity practices.”