Automotive Apprentices Win Gold at The Skills Show

Record numbers of spectators visited the three-day interactive event organised by WorldSkills UK, where they also witnessed the IMI Skill Auto 2017 finalists competing for gold across four streams.

The IMI Skill Auto competition is for students and apprentices currently studying an automotive qualification. The top apprentices from Automotive Technology, Automotive Body Repair, Automotive Refinishing and Heavy Vehicle Engineering are all set a series of tasks to demonstrate their talent.

Davie Massie, IMI Skill Auto Competition Manager, said:

“We saw an incredible performance from all of our automotive competitors. Each and every one of them rose to the challenge to set themselves apart, and it makes me extremely proud to see them on stage to be recognised for their talents.”

Minister for Skills Anne Milton MP, who attended the event with several other Cabinet colleagues said:

“You have something amazing – WorldSkills UK is without doubt one of the most important organisations within my portfolio. Skills have never been higher on the Government agenda.”

Dr. Neil Bentley CEO of WorldSkills UK said:

“This has been a wonderful showcase for UK skills. The competition was fierce and the standards very high – all the finalists have done brilliantly well just to get this far. All their hard work and dedication has been rewarded and we at WorldSkills UK salute you.”