NORTHERN Ireland competitors have triumphed at the Skills Show in Birmingham, bringing home six gold, four silver, five bronze medals and four high commendations.
The Skills Show is the UK’s largest skills and careers event and is designed to reward talent and drive up levels of expertise in apprenticeships, skills and further education.
Over 75,000 people attended the Skills Show in Birmingham and watched over 500 apprentices and learners battle it out in over 50 skills competitions, ranging from construction and engineering through to digital and hospitality, with the aim of being named UK Champion in their chosen skill.
Those who excel in the WorldSkills UK competitions may be invited to join the training programme to represent the UK at the international WorldSkills competitions.