Star apprentice strikes again as she secures her spot at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

A Lincoln College Painting & Decorating Apprentice has been selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, known as the ‘skills Olympics’.  

Dior Regan will compete as part of Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, which takes place from 10 – 15 September. Team UK is selected, mentored and trained by WorldSkills UK, in partnership with the world’s leading learning company Pearson.  

Team UK will be heading for glory on the world stage in Lyon, France, just hours after the Olympic flame is dimmed. Just like their sporting counterparts, Team UK have been training hard for this once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country in their chosen career.  

The UK has been taking part in the WorldSkills Competition since 1953 and the event is used by governments around the world, economists and global business leaders as a litmus test to measure preparedness to optimise future economic growth.  

At WorldSkills Lyon 2024, 1,500 competitors from more than 65 countries and regions will compete in 62 professions with the aim of being named the world’s best in their chosen skill. 

Mark Locking, Principal & CEO at the Lincoln College Group, said “What a remarkable achievement for our Apprentice Dior. She has really achieved great success in seizing career opportunities. Watching her grow during her studies has been impressive. Dior's portfolio of competitions has been a great way to jumpstart her career and gain invaluable personal experiences along with an impressive array of sector leading skills .”      

Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK said: “WorldSkills Lyon 2024 - think the Olympic Games – where the prize is the world-class skills that UK employers are crying out for. “The UK’s participation in the ‘skills Olympics’ will provide vital insights to ensure we can develop our apprenticeship and training programmes, to make them truly world class. 

Freya Thomas Monk, Managing Director of Vocational Qualifications and Training at Pearson said: “Pearson shares many goals with WorldSkills UK - celebrating the best of vocational and technical education, raising awareness and the prestige of the sector and supporting young people to set benchmarks of excellence in their chosen fields. “I hope the Team UK members take pride in the fact that their dedication and talent have rightfully earned them a place in this prestigious competition. 

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