WorldSkills UK has announced over 400 talented apprentices and students who have advanced to their national finals. This includes three students from the College of West Anglia (CWA):
Charlie Moore (an Electrical Apprentice at Bramham Electrical) from King’s Lynn is competing in Electrical Installation
Paige Scotney from Spalding is competing in Foundation Skills Hairdressing
Kaitlyn Fisher from Wisbech is competing in Health & Social Care.
Competitors have participated in regional competitions at local colleges, training provider centres, workplaces or online, competing in over 40 skills, including disciplines such as 3D Digital Game Art, Additive Manufacturing, Welding, and Landscaping. Through their exceptional performance, they have secured their place in the WorldSkills UK national finals, which will take place in Greater Manchester from 19 – 22 November.
Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK, said: “Huge congratulations to this year’s national finalists. We wish them the best of luck in their training as they prepare for the WorldSkills UK Finals. We are thrilled to be back in Greater Manchester for our national finals in November and are very grateful for the support of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and all our host venues. We look forward to welcoming competitors and partners from all over the UK to showcase excellence in technical skills and drive forward the development of world-class skills for all young people.”
David Pomfret, Principal, College of West Anglia, said: “We have been involved with WorldSkills for over 10 years as a college and every year I’m so pleased that new students get the opportunity to compete. WorldSkills is dubbed the Skills Olympics for a reason, these are the best of the best in their field and I’m so proud that CWA and other colleges are enabling their talent to shine. This competition is a shining example of the pipeline of skills talent for employers that CWA and other colleges in the region are producing. This year, Charlie, Paige and Kaitlyn will get the opportunity to gain the experience of competing on a national stage in their chosen skill area."
The finalists and medallists will be honoured at Manchester’s prestigious Bridgewater Hall on Friday 22 November.
The Foundation Skill competitions and the accompanying medal ceremony will take place on Friday 22 November, at Manchester College City Campus.