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Photo of Abigail CNC Milling Team UK

Abigail – CNC Milling

Abigail heard about WorldSkills UK Competitions by helping out at her employer stand, BAE Systems, at the National Finals at WorldSkills UK LIVE.

Photo of Ashleigh, Squad UK Cooking competitor with her gold medal

Ashleigh – Cooking

Ashleigh explains how competing has helped her perform at a world-class standard and how she felt being selected for Squad UK.

Photo of Ben pouring chocolate into a mould in patisserie and confectionery competition

Ben – Patisserie and Confectionery

Ben describes the valuable skills he's gained from competing and what his favourite part of the experience has been so far.

Photo of Billie-Jo in Automotive Technology competitor inspecting a car

Billie-Jo – Automotive Technology

Billie-Jo from South West College explains the benefits of being selected to join Squad UK as part of the Automotive Technology team.

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Bradley – Industry 4.0

Bradley, who is competing in Industry 4.0, is the first apprentice from SMS Machine Automation to participate in WorldSkills UK Competitions.

Photo of Painting and Decorating competitor Callum painting at WorldSkills Kazan

Callum – Painting and Decorating

Callum reached world-class standards of excellence in Painting & Decorating after taking part in our international development programme.

Photo of Cameron, a competitor in Cyber Security

Cameron – Cyber Security

Cameron is part of the Squad UK Cyber Security team. Discover how our training has improved his technical and mindset skills.

Photo of Chloe, Squad UK Beauty Therapy competitor in her red Squad UK polo shirt

Chloe – Beauty Therapy

Chloe explains how taking part in our competitions has helped her to overcome her fears and has benefited her career as a beauty therapist.

Photo of Cooking competitor Chloe with her gold medal

Chloe – Cooking

Chloe was selected for the Squad UK Cooking team after winning a Gold Medal in Culinary Arts in 2018.

Photo of Clara, Squad UK Floristry competitor standing next to a floral display

Clara – Floristry

Clara explains how being part of the Squad UK Floristry team is helping to prepare her for her dream career.

Collette at WorldSkills Kazan 2019 holding a union jack flag

Collette – Restaurant Service

Collette joined Team UK 2019 to compete in Restaurant Service at WorldSkills Kazan 2019, winning a Medallion of Excellence.

Photo of Donna, Squad UK Visual Merchandising competitor

Donna – Visual Merchandising

Donna explains why she's enjoyed taking part in our international training programme and the invaluable skills she's gained.

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