Trade 'skills Olympics' heats showcase top talent in Lanarkshire

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An East Kilbride-based college hosted the Lanarkshire SkillBuild Regional Qualifying Heat this month. The event at South Lanarkshire College showcased some of the area's highly-skilled learners and apprentices who were competing within a variety of construction trades.The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK is delivered by industry training board CITB and forms a part of WorldSkills UK, often dubbed the ‘skills Olympics.’The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android There are 16 heats at various colleges across the UK, covering several different trades including, bricklaying, carpentry, and joinery.Top scoring competitors on the day moved onto the second stage in the competition, qualifying for the National Final later this year.The competition takes place at a time when there is a skills shortage and demand for more workers in the construction industry is high.Trade body CITB’s recent Rethinking Recruitment report highlights the need to attract more individuals into construction, and encompassing a variety of trades, SkillBuild presents a fantastic opportunity to alter perceptions and promote the diverse range of roles available.South Lanarkshire College, construction associate principal, David Innes, said: We were delighted to host the Skillbuild Regional Qualifying Heat