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as well as for "Experts" to collaborate and share best
practice. Our Squad UK and Experts engaged in virtual
international pressure tests for international competition
in Shanghai 2022. This provided an opportunity for
students and apprentices both at City of Glasgow
College and across Scotland to benefit from global best
practice.
The Worldskills national qualifiers moved to localised
competitions conducted remotely from May 2021 to
beginning July 2021. City of Glasgow College students
and apprentices, of which there were 27 across 13 skills
areas, secured a place in the WSUK national finals for
later in 2021. This represents a substantial year on year
increase in the number of finalists and spread of skills
areas.