Cheshire College students win gold at WorldSkills UK finals 2024
Four Cheshire College students brought home gold and silver medals from the WorldSkills UK finals, on Friday 22 November 2024.
The College is one of only two English colleges to finish in the top 10.
WorldSkills UK is a charity that partners with employers, government bodies and education providers to help young people develop key career skills.
Students compete through a series of intricate and industry-specific tasks.
The national finals, which took place at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, showcased the dedication and talent of the participants, who spent months preparing for the event.
Students, Veronika, Kris, and Malakai shone brightly in the 3D Digital Game Art competition.
Veronika claimed Gold, Kris secured Silver and Malakai earned a High Commendation from the judges.
The trio were challenged to design and create two distinct 3D objects, one solid and one organic, demonstrating their exceptional skills and creativity in the world of digital game art.
Gold medal winner, Veronika, commented: "I spent an incredible four days among people who share my passion and talent.
"Competing for first place was exciting, as I was in a room with the best students in my field.
"The gold medal will be a constant reminder of how important it is to strive for something and achieve your goals."
The 19-year-old is now studying Games Art at Staffordshire University.
Lecturer in games development, Iain McCluskey said: "I can not put into words how immensely proud I am of our medal winners.
"They went through a gruelling process to get to the finals and did amazing to take both the gold and silver medals by impressing our judges.
"All are fully deserving of this amazing achievement"
Studying HNC Games Development at the College, 18-year-old Kris was awarded a silver medal in 3D Digital Games Art.
He added: "The whole medal ceremony was huge and bigger than I expected it to be.
"I enjoyed it so much. If I could do it again, I would."
For hospitality students, the finals featured a range of challenges.
These included, wine recognition, smoked salmon carving, orchestrating a live afternoon tea service, flambéing pineapple and carving duck live for service.
Additionally, competitors demonstrated skills in serving vegetables, pairing wines and expertly portioning gateaux, all while performing before a live audience.
Studying Level 3 hospitality food and beverage supervision, 17-year-old Jayden achieved a silver award in restaurant service.
Reflecting upon his experience, he said: "John supported me just the right amount.
"The competition was intense, but after learning from my mistakes on day one, I gained more confidence and came back stronger on day two.
"It's a huge achievement, and I'm incredibly proud of myself."
John Holden, lecturer in Hospitality at Cheshire College commented: "It's clear when a student is truly committed to pushing themselves further.
"Jayden has taken full ownership of his development, and it's been amazing to watch him grow through this process. We're all very proud of him"
"Jayden clearly recognised where he'd made mistakes and where he needed to improve. But his response was nothing short of impressive.
"He refocused and came back with determination that saw him finish in second place."
There is now the possibility that the students will be selected for the WorldSkills international competition in Shanghai in 2025, providing them with the opportunity to represent the UK on the global stage.
Cheshire College South & West continues to be a leading institution for technical education, offering students the chance to develop the skills they need to succeed in their chosen industries.
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