Two students from the College of West Anglia (CWA) are ready to compete in the 2025 WorldSkills UK National finals, as part of the top 5% in the country participating in the competition.
CWA’s finalists, Isabelle Mears, from King’s Lynn campus, and Millie McCullough from Wisbech campus, will compete across the areas of Health and Social Care, and Hairdressing.
To celebrate their achievement, Principal, David Pomfret hosted a ‘Go for Gold’ reception at the college’s Novus Restaurant in King’s Lynn. The event recognised Millie’s and Isabelle’s success in reaching the national level of the competition, as well as the principal encouraging them to ‘go for gold’ as the winners receive Olympic style medals.
David Pomfret said ‘I’m absolutely delighted that Isabelle and Millie have reached the top five percent of all UK competitors in their categories. They have both done incredibly well to qualify for the finals and tonight is a celebration of their achievements. The entire college is all incredibly proud of Isabelle and Mille, and behind them all the way.’
Millie McCullough said, ‘I’m shocked that I’m in the final eight competitors nationally in my category! I’m excited and feel ready for the final challenge! Bring it on!’
Millie’s mum and dad, Zoe and Richard McCullough said ‘We’re incredibly proud of Millie and everything she’s achieved. This is an outstanding accomplishment that reflects her hardwork, dedication, and talent. It’s a fantastic milestone in her college experience and pursuit of her future career, that now opens the door to reaching even greater heights and going for gold.’
WorldSkills UK is the nation’s largest skill and careers event, bringing together apprentices, students, and young people from across the country to highlight their talents and compete for top awards in their chosen fields of study. The competition encourages young people to reach their highest potential and equips them with important and worthwhile skills for the career they plan to pursue.
The 2025 National finals will take place between the 26th and 28th November at various colleges, independent training providers and universities across Wales.