SkillBuild
2023 Painting and Decorating winner, Jacqui Hawthorne, said:
“SkillBuild
is a great competition for construction learners and apprentices as it tests
your abilities and really challenges you.
“I
have been through the SkillBuild competition process three years in a row and
last year I won 1st place in Painting and Decorating, which I am
incredibly proud of. Knowing that you have competed against some of the best
learners and apprentices in the country from hundreds of entrants and won is
the most amazing feeling and it really helps to progress you through your
career.
“I
am now starting my journey as a trainee judge for the Painting and Decorating
team at SkillBuild and I’m really looking forward to seeing the fresh new
talent that comes through the competition this year.”
Tim
Balcon, CITB CEO, said:
“I
am thrilled to see a record number of competitors stepping up to showcase their
skills at the SkillBuild 2024 Regional Qualifiers. Let's champion each and
every one of them as they pave the way for the future of construction,
inspiring others to join this dynamic and essential industry.
“SkillBuild
is a brilliant initiative that not only helps young people grow their
confidence and social skills, but it’s also a fantastic way to assist them
professionally by learning new skills and honing their craft in a friendly,
diverse environment. It’s an opportunity for all of us to witness the magic
that happens when passion meets talent.”
CITB
would like to thank all the fantastic sponsors and supporters of this year’s
SkillBuild competition: Albion Stone, BAL Adhesives, Band of Builders, Brick
Development Association, British Gypsum, Crown Paints, FIS, Institute of
Carpenters, N&C Nicobond, NFRC, NSITG, Saint Gobain, Schluter, SPAX,
Stabila, Stone Federation, TARMAC, Tilgear, Weber, Wienerberger, and The
Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers.
To find out more about the
SkillBuild competition, visit the Go
Construct website.