Leeds College Celebrates Most Ever SkillBuild National Finalists -

A RECORD NUMBER of Leeds College of Building students have been selected for the national final of SkillBuild 2023.

The regional qualifiers for the competition took place on 29 June, 2023. The event put contestants through their paces, selecting who will go through to the SkillBuild national final on 21, 22 & 23 November 2023 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.

In the Roof Slating & Tiling contest, George Jewitt-Knott, Aeron Murray and Daniel Sperry were awarded first, second and third places respectively.

Next, the top eight scoring competitors from each trade category across the UK will be selected to participate in the national final.

SkillBuild is the largest multi-trade skills contest in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices.

Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases some of the brightest talent. Highly skilled learners and apprentices go head-to-head to be crowned winner of their chosen trade.

Most Ever SkillBuild National Finalists

A total of nine Leeds College of Building students were selected for the national competition, which is the most finalists the College has ever had shortlisted and is the largest cohort from any single college in the UK.

Competitors were tested on their technical abilities, time management, problem-solving, and skills working under pressure. The prestigious competition is proven to improve competitors’ technical and employability skills, as well as advancing career options.

Mark Sims, Leeds College of Building Lecturer and Competition Coordinator, said: “Every one of our learners worked so hard and certainly carried the Leeds College of Building name forward as an institution to be reckoned with.

“When the successful competitors were finally announced for the national finals, I was absolutely gobsmacked by the results. Our learners have secured a massive nine finalist places, which is the biggest number the College has every secured.”

For the first time, this year’s national final will take place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on 21, 22 & 23 November 2023.

Leeds College of Building has an exceptional track record in SkillBuild competitions. Three Leeds College of Building students took medal positions at last year’s national final. At a special award ceremony presented by Steph McGovern in her Packed Lunch studio, the winning apprentices included Kyron Sharlotte who took the bronze position in Roof Slating & Tiling, while Aeron Murray received Highly Commended in Roof Slating & Tiling.

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