Man shortlisted for next year's WorldSkills in joinery category
Ahmed Shakir's journey as a joiner started with Bradford College back in 2021, when he enrolled onto a Carpentry & Joinery course and progressed through both Level 1 and 2.
Following this, in 2023, he began his apprenticeship at Bradford-based Abrahams & Carlisle.
Mr Shakir now joins an intensive 18-month training programme with the end goal of competing against other young tradespeople at what will be the 48th instalment of the WorldSkills competition, which is set to take place in September of 2026.
Mr Shakir said: "I'm delighted to have made it into the Squad UK joinery category, alongside three other competitors!
"The training programme will be intense, but I know it will push me to be the best I can be.
"I'm excited for the challenge ahead!"
The global event is intended to be a platform for showcasing excellence and driving up standards in vocational education and training.
More information about Bradford College apprenticeships is available at https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/
More information about WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 is available at https://feweek.co.uk/worldskills-uk-names-squad-for-shanghai-2026/
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