THREE Weston College students have made it to the finals of a national technical skills competition.

The students reached the WorldSkills National Finals, a competition that enables young people to showcase their skills to the highest standard.

The event features several stages – regional, national and international – and around 50 skills areas.

These include beauty therapy, web design, hairdressing, cookery, electrical installation plus plumbing and heating.

WorldSkills UK aims to improve the prestige of apprenticeships and technical education and inspire more young people to consider these as career routes.

The Weston College students heading to the national finals are:

• Amber Hinton in Foundation Skills Health and Social Care

• Jack Stevens in Foundation Skills Horticulture

• Aiden Pocknell in Welding

As these students get ready for the next stage of the competition, they serve as an inspiration to their peers and future generations.

The finals in Manchester this November will be an exciting event, showcasing the best of technical skills in the UK.

Click here to find out more about WorldSkills UK.