Local medallists shine on national stage at WorldSkills event

Local competitors have shone on the national stage in the WorldSkills Australia competition, Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP said today.

Alex Hawke said WorldSkills Australia was the largest and most prestigious trade and skills competition held in Australia, with this year’s event attracting a record 514 competitors from around the country.

“Of the 155 medals presented throughout the event, local competitors took home one gold medal, one silver medal and two bronze medals,” Alex Hawke said.

“This is a fantastic achievement and highlights the opportunities associated with pursuing skills and training.”

The three-day event held in Melbourne saw Australia’s most talented young people go head-to-head in a range of skills including construction steel work, fashion, bricklaying, cookery, auto electrical, and landscape construction.

Gold medal winners have secured the chance to progress on to the global stage and represent Australia at the 44th WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi.

“WorldSkills Australia is an outstanding event to inspire and encourage young Australians to find out more about the immense array of career choices available through nationally recognised training.”

Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP said Australia’s vocational education and training system offers exciting opportunities for young people to develop skills and build successful careers.

“Events such as WorldSkills Australia demonstrate the diverse range of opportunities available today, particularly in industries where quality skills are in high demand,” concluded Alex Hawke MP.

For the full list of medallists visit: http://www.worldskills.org.au/results-2016-worldskills-australia-national-competition/