Fifteen students and apprentices from Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) will represent the college at the WorldSkills UK Finals in November, competing across a broader range of categories than ever before.
CAVC will also host several competition heats this year.
Sharon James-Evans, principal at CAVC, said: “We wish the very best of luck to the 15 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.”
Last year, CAVC finished joint top of the medals table.
Winners at the WorldSkills UK Finals then stand a chance of representing the UK at the international WorldSkills Finals 2028 in Japan.
Ms James-Evans said the stakes go beyond individual achievement.
She said: “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.”
The 15 finalists and their categories include Dylan Morgan and Jamie Smith (automotive body repair), Lydia McCarthy (culinary arts), Kornchanut Uttamamoon (cyber security), and Cole Parle, Owen Thompson and Ryan Lewis (digital media production).
Others competing are Kaleal Dababi and Kara Evens (foundation creative media), Henry Moore and Kodi Fryer Saxby (foundation restaurant services), Charlie Burton (restaurant services), Angel Lewis and Titi Kaewnok (SFX make-up).
