LTC Students Qualify for National Process Technology Competition

Four Lincoln Trail College Process Technology students have qualified for the NAPTA Troubleshooting Skills Competition, earning the opportunity to compete against top programs from across the country.

Hannah Potts, Natalie Ramsey, Korbin Alger and Dalton Spahn will represent LTC at the national competition, which is organized by the North American Process Technology Alliance and will be held April 29-May 1 in Pasadena, Texas.

The competition challenges advanced Process Technology students to diagnose and solve real-world process issues in a team-based environment, simulating scenarios they may encounter in industry.

Process Technology Instructor Tina Lindley said qualifying for the event reflects both the students’ technical ability and their preparation in the program.

“This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase what they’ve learned in a real-world setting,” Lindley said. “They’ve put in the work to develop strong troubleshooting skills, and this competition gives them a chance to apply those skills at a high level.”

Teams competing in the event must work together to analyze complex process problems and implement solutions, emphasizing communication, safety and efficiency.
Lindley said those skills are critical for success in the field.

“In Process Technology, troubleshooting is everything,” she said. “Employers are looking for people who can think critically, work as a team and respond quickly when something goes wrong. That’s exactly what this competition is designed to test.”

The four students qualified through preliminary rounds, earning their place among the top teams invited to compete nationally.

Lindley said the experience goes beyond competition.

“This isn’t just about competing, it’s about preparing for their careers,” she said. “They’re gaining confidence, building teamwork and getting a glimpse of what they’ll be expected to do in the industry.”

The NAPTA Troubleshooting Skills Competition brings together leading Process Technology programs from across the United States, with teams competing for the title of national champion.