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Leader Live
03-08-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Aerospace, beauty therapy and restaurant service finalists
This year's WorldSkills UK National Finals - dubbed the 'Skills Olympics' - will take place in Wales for the first time from November 26-28, with contests held across five venues. Representing Cambria's sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi, and Northop, the college's elite team of students and apprentices will go head-to-head with the best in the UK. Cambria learners in the restaurant service category at the recent Skills Competition Wales. The competitors are: • Aircraft Maintenance - Robert Jones (Airbus UK) • Aircraft Maintenance - Hannah Back (Airbus UK) • Aircraft Maintenance - Patrick Dunne (Coleg Cambria) • Beauty Therapist - Evie McManus (Coleg Cambria) • Beauty Therapist - Lydia Roberts (Coleg Cambria) • CNC Milling - Jo Arrowsmith (Coleg Cambria) • CNC Milling - Tomos Roberts (Coleg Cambria) • Metal Fabricator - Mark Wright (Coleg Cambria) Robert Jones, Cambria's Skills Competition Lead, said: "Being selected for WorldSkills UK is a real mark of excellence, and our team has earned their place among the nation's best through dedication and hard work. "This isn't just a competition - it's a chance for these learners to raise the bar, test themselves on a national stage, and make Wales proud. We're excited to see what they achieve and confident they'll deliver outstanding performances. Best of luck to all!" Read more: The finals will see 417 competitors from across the UK battle it out in 47 categories, celebrating the very best in technical and vocational education. Wales is well represented, with 120 finalists securing their place after excelling in qualifiers. The country's hosting of the event follows the Welsh Government's confirmed partnership with Inspiring Skills Excellence and WorldSkills UK. Cambria learners in the aerospace category at the recent Skills Competition Wales. Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership Jack Sargeant, a former learner at Coleg Cambria, said: "These competitions show the real-world value and applications of apprenticeships and are invaluable in futureproofing our economy. "I am proud Wales is hosting the WorldSkills Finals UK 2025. We have a beautiful country, and I hope all visitors will take some time to explore it." • Visit for more on WorldSkills UK. For more news and information from Coleg Cambria, visit
Business News Wales
25-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Cardiff and Vale College Sends Record Number of Competitors to the WorldSkills UK Finals
More learners and apprentices from Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) than ever before will be taking part in this year's WorldSkills UK Finals. A record 16 learners and apprentices from the college will compete in a range of disciplines when the WorldSkills UK Finals come to Wales in November, and the college will be hosting some of the heats. CAVC will also compete in Beauty Therapist and Accounting Technician for the first time. The learners and apprentices will compete against regional winners of skills contests from across the UK in their discipline. Winners at the WorldSkills UK Finals then stand a chance of representing the UK at 'the Skills Olympics' – the international WorldSkills Finals 2028 in Japan. The CAVC Finalists are: Nicola Smith – Accounting Technician Alison Ling – Accounting Technician Ruby Edwards – Aircraft Maintenance David Morgan – Aircraft Maintenance David Morgan – Aircraft Maintenance Belal Al Haka – Automotive Body Repair Owen Thomas – Automotive Body Repair Logan Sweet – Automotive Refinishing Anisa Abdin – Beauty Therapist Dominic Walker – Foundation Skills: Restaurant Services Oliver Thomas – Heavy Vehicle Technology Austin Peacock – Heavy Vehicle technology Daniel Pitman – IT Support Technician Daniel James – Network Infrastructure Technician Travis Huntley – Wall and Floor Tiling Alex Ainley – Wall and Floor Tiling Joseph Burgess – Wall and Floor Tiling Cardiff and Vale College Principal Sharon James-Evans said: 'We wish the very best of luck to the 16 of our learners and apprentices who will be taking part in the WorldSkills UK National Finals in November. We are all extremely proud of you. 'At Cardiff and Vale College we passionately believe in the importance of skills competitions such as WorldSkills UK and the role they play in inspiring people to develop high level skills. Skills are vital for businesses of all sectors and sizes, and for economies across the world. High level skills make businesses better, more capable and efficient, attracting customers and contributing to more prosperous communities and economies. 'That is why WorldSkills UK is so important. It brings these messages together and highlights them on a UK-wide scale, showing employers and governments that investing in skills is investing in the future.'
North Wales Chronicle
01-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
North Wales duo to represent UK in EuroSkills competition
Evan Klimaszewski and Yuliia Batrak have been selected to compete against the best in Europe. They will travel to Herning, Denmark in September to compete in EuroSkills 2025. Evan, who is studying for a Higher National Certificate in Engineering at Coleg Menai's Llangefni campus, will compete in the electronics category. Evan Klimaszewski (Image: Supplied) Yuliia, who studies Level 3 Professional Cookery at Coleg Llandrillo's Rhos-on-Sea campus, will compete in restaurant service. Both students have been selected by WorldSkills UK following their success in national skills competitions. Evan and Yuliia are part of the UK training squad preparing for WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai. Following their participation at EuroSkills, they will continue to compete for a place in Team UK for next year's 'Skills Olympics' in China. After months of competition and selection processes, Evan and Yuliia now face the last crucial months of their intensive training programme for EuroSkills Herning 2025. EuroSkills, taking place from September 9 to 13, is Europe's largest skills competition. It will also be a crucial litmus test to measure the UK's readiness to compete on the global stage at WorldSkills 2026. Yuliia Batrak (Image: Supplied) WorldSkills UK uses its participation in EuroSkills to promote skills excellence across the UK and embed world-class training standards. Ben Blackledge, WorldSkills UK Chief Executive, said: "We are so excited to be supporting and nurturing this fantastic group of young professionals as they head for Denmark to compete. "They will be tested to the highest standards, showcasing the skills that global employers are looking for, and will return to the UK with the knowledge and experience that will turbo-charge their careers." He added: "EuroSkills is ultimately a test of how internationally competitive UK skills are. "It gives us the impetus to raise standards at home and help more young people get high-quality jobs." Lifelong learning company Pearson is the official partner of Team UK for EuroSkills Herning 2025 and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, following a successful partnership at WorldSkills Lyon in 2024. Freya Thomas Monk, Managing Director of Pearson Qualifications, said: "We are incredibly proud to support this inspiring group of young people as they prepare for the EuroSkills challenge this year."
