WorldSkills UK National Finalists 2024 Announced

WorldSkills UK has announced over 400 talented apprentices and students have advanced to the national finals. This includes the Welding Competition, which has been sponsored by Air Products for over 20 years. Competitors have participated in regional competitions at their local colleges, training provider centres, workplaces, or online. Through their exceptional performance, they have secured a place in the WorldSkills UK national finals, which will take place in Greater Manchester from 19 – 22 November.

This year, the finalists will compete in over 40 skills, including disciplines such as a 3D digital game art, additive manufacturing, welding, and landscaping.

Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills 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.

Alison Smith, Marketing Manager, Air Products said:

We are delighted to sponsor the WorldSkills UK Welding Competition once again this year. This initiative is a fantastic opportunity to support and celebrate the impressive talents of the next generation of engineers and provide them with the platform to showcase their skills. We wish all finalists the best of luck with their preparation and at the finals in November.

The competitions will be held at the following venues in Greater Manchester:

Bolton College
Manchester College
Manchester University
Oldham College
Rochdale Training
Tameside College
Trafford and Stockport College Group
Wigan & Leigh College

The finalists and medallists will be honoured at the prestigious Bridgewater Hall in Manchester 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.

Finalists for the Welding Competition:

Aidan Pocknell
Brandon Turton
Samuel Gardner
Zachariah Winn
Oliver Ballington
James Cantrill
Harry Hooton
Haiden Airey
Caleb Partington
Luke Roberts

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