orlando rawlingsEarlier this month, Orlando Rawlings from Daikin UK was selected to represent Team UK at the WorldSkills International Competition in Russia. Orlando joins another 29 skilled British apprentices and students that have been selected to represent their trades through a series of regional and national events, before going through the WordSkills selection process. Also known as as the “Skills Olympics” , WorldSkills will take place from 22 to 27 August 2019 in Kazan Russia and will attract competitors from 60 different countries. www.worldskillsuk.org

Find out more about how you can support this important industry event to raise the profile of skills and apprenticeships at www.skillfridge.co.uk 

 

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