After four days of gruelling competition, WorldSkills 2017, the world’s premier skills competition, draws to a close. The closing ceremony starts at 4.30pm, and you can watch it here:
Tes has been reporting live from the event, interviewing Team UK competitiors and experts along the way.
‘Just so relieved’- @LizForkuoh just finished four days of competition at @WorldSkillsAD -now she can’t wait for the results @worldskillsuk pic.twitter.com/BjGVv6XLaw
- Tes Further Ed (@tesfenews) October 18, 2017
What is the competition like for the experts? Barry Skea from @NCLanarkshire @worldskillsuk @WorldSkillsAD #TeamUK pic.twitter.com/bct0hLwUFq
- Tes Further Ed (@tesfenews) October 18, 2017
From the story of Jesus Abdiel Juarez, who represented Mexico all on his own, to the emotions of fans and competitors at the end of each event, WorldSkills 2017 has certainly been a competition to remember.
Final touches- the moment @Jordan_Charters finished his @WorldSkillsAD competition @worldskillsuk #TeamUK pic.twitter.com/JIXTxlDH2k
- Tes Further Ed (@tesfenews) October 18, 2017
Team UK’s 34 members now await the decisions of the WorldSkills judges to see if they will return home as champions in their respective disciplines.
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