Myfyrwyr Grŵp Llandrillo Menai yn rownd derfynol cystadleuaeth WorldSkills UK

Bydd Yuliia Batrak, Timur Aisin, Holly Whitehouse a Kayleigh Hampson sy'n fyfyrwyr Coleg Llandrillo yn ymuno gyda myfyrwyr Coleg Menai Ryan Griffiths, Leighton Owen, Osian Roberts, Evan Klimaszewski, Adam Hopley, Gethin Jones ac Eva Voma yn y rownd derfynol.

Byddant yn cael y cyfle i gystadlu am le i gynrychioli'r Deyrnas Unedig yn y 'Gemau Olympaidd Sgiliau' i'w gynnal yn Shanghai, Tsieina, yn 2026.

Llwyddodd y myfyrwyr i gyrraedd y rownd derfynol ar ôl gwneud argraff mewn cyfres o gystadlaethau rhanbarthol heriol mewn amrywiol ddisgyblaethau. ⁠

⁠Bydd Yuliia yn cystadlu yn y categori Gwasanaethau Bwyty, tra bydd Timur yn dangos ei ddoniau yn y gystadleuaeth Celf Digidol 3D.

Bydd Holly a Kayleigh yn cynrychioli Cymru a'u coleg ym maes Trin Gwallt, gyda Ryan a Leighton yn cystadlu ym maes Roboteg Diwydiannol.

Mae Evan ac Adam wedi cyrraedd y rownd derfynol Electroneg Ddiwydiannol, tra bydd Osian yn cystadlu ym maes Turnio, Gethin yn y gystadleuaeth Weldio ac Eva yn y gystadlaethau Cynhyrchu Adchwanegion.

Bydd 442 o fyfyrwyr a phrentisiaid o bob cwr o'r Deyrnas Unedig yn cystadlu yn y rownd derfynol, ac yn drawiadol mae 112 ohonynt o Gymru - mwy nag un o bob pedwar.

Byddant yn cystadlu am fedalau aur, arian ac efydd, gyda mwy na 50 o rowndiau terfynol WorldSkills UK yn cael eu cynnal mewn naw lleoliad yn ystod mis Tachwedd.

Uchafbwynt y cystadlaethau fydd seremoni ddathlu yn ardal Manceinion, lle bydd yr enillwyr yn cael eu cydnabod fel y gorau yn eu maes.

Yn ogystal â'r cystadleuaethau bydd cyfle i gystadleuwyr ac ymwelwyr sgwrsio â chyflogwyr ac arbenigwyr yn y diwydiant i gael cyngor ac arweiniad am yrfaoedd.

Bydd cyfle i'r rhai na fyddant yn medru mynd i'r digwyddiad ym Manceinion wylio darllediad arbennig ar-lein yn dangos rhannau o'r rowndiau terfynol yn ogystal â chyfweliadau a chyngor gan enillwyr blaenorol a chynghorwyr gyrfaoedd.

Dywedodd Paul Evans, Cyfarwyddwr Prosiect Ysbrydoli Rhagoriaeth Sgiliau yng Nghymru: "Hoffwn longyfarch y cystadleuwyr o Gymru sydd wedi cyrraedd y rowndiau terfynol cenedlaethol. Fedrwn i ddim bod yn fwy balch bod cymaint o bobl ifanc dawnus yn cynrychioli Cymru a'n gweithlu sgiliedig.

"P'un ai yw pobl yn dilyn y digwyddiadau wyneb yn wyneb neu'n eu dilyn ar-lein, gobeithiwn y bydd y rowndiau terfynol yn ysbrydoli pobl ifanc eraill i gymryd rhan a datblygu eu sgiliau eu hunain i'r safonau uchaf yn y byd.

"Pob lwc i'r holl gystadleuwyr yn y rowndiau terfynol gen i a Thim Ysbrydoli Rhagoriaeth Sgiliau Cymru. Da iawn, pawb!”

Mae rhaglenni wedi'u seilio ar gystadlaethau WorldSkills UK wedi'u dylunio gan arbenigwyr yn y diwydiant fel y gall pobl ifanc, yn cynnwys y rhai ag anableddau dysgu neu anghenion ychwanegol, fod yn barod at fyd gwaith.

Dangosodd arolwg ymhlith cystadleuwyr yn y gorffennol bod 90% yn dweud bod datblygiad eu gyrfa wedi gwella, a dywedodd 86% bod eu sgiliau personol a chyflogadwyedd wedi gwella ar ôl cymryd rhan yn y cystadlaethau sgiliau.

Dywedodd Gweinidog yr Economi Llywodraeth Cymru, Vaughan Gething: "Rydym ni wedi ymrwymo fel cenedl i fuddsoddi yng nghenedlaethau'r dyfodol, ac mae cystadlaethau sgiliau yn ffordd effeithiol i uwchsgilio pobl ifanc a rhoi'r hyder sydd ei angen arnynt i greu gyrfaoedd llwyddiannus yn y dyfodol.

"Mae'r llwyddiant blynyddol a welwn gan gystadleuwyr o Gymru yn dangos faint o dalent a photensial sydd yng Nghymru, yn ogystal ag adlewyrchu'r addysg a'r hyfforddiant o'r radd flaenaf maen nhw'n ei dderbyn. Mae cystadlaethau'n cynyddu datblygiad sgiliau'n arwyddocaol ledled y genedl.

"Mae'r rhaglen WorldSkills yn cynorthwyo i gynhyrchu gweithlu dawnus sy'n barod ar gyfer y dyfodol, trwy ganiatáu i bobl ifanc feistroli eu sgiliau ymarferol mewn amgylchedd cystadleuol a dangos eu potensial ar lwyfan byd-eang."

Coleg Llandrillo students Yuliia Batrak, Timur Aisin, Holly Whitehouse and Kayleigh Hampson will be joined by Coleg Menai learners Ryan Griffiths, Leighton Owen, Osian Roberts, Evan Klimaszewski, Adam Hopley, Gethin Jones and Eva Voma in the UK finals.

All of them will have a chance to compete for places representing the UK at the ‘Skills Olympics’ in Shanghai, China in 2026.

The students reached the national finals after impressing in a series of challenging regional competitions across a wide range of disciplines.

Yuliia will compete in the Restaurant Service category, while Timur will show his skills in the 3D Digital Art competition.

Holly and Kayleigh will represent Wales and their college in Hairdressing, with Ryan and Leighton competing in Industrial Robotics.

Evan and Adam made the Industrial Electronics final, while Osian will compete in CNC Turning, Gethin in Welding and Eva in Additive Manufacturing.

Of the 442 students and apprentices from across the UK who made the finals, an impressive 112 are from Wales - more than one in four.

They will compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals, with more than 50 WorldSkills UK National Finals taking place over nine different venues throughout November.

The competition will culminate in a celebratory ceremony in Greater Manchester, where the winners will be crowned the best in their trade.

Alongside the show of competitions, contestants and visitors will be able to talk to employers and industry experts to gain careers advice and guidance while at the events.

Those unable to attend the Manchester-based events and competitions will be able to watch online through a special broadcast featuring action from the finals as well as interviews and advice from previous winners, experts, and career advisors.

Paul Evans, Project Director of Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales, said: “I’d like to congratulate the Welsh competitors that have made it through to the national finals. We couldn’t be prouder to have so many talented young people representing Wales and our skilled workforce.

“Whether people are following the events in person or catching up online, we hope the finals inspire other young people to get involved and develop their own skills to world-class standards.

“Good luck to all the finalists from myself and the Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales team. Da iawn, pawb!”

The WorldSkills UK competition-based development programmes are designed by industry experts so that young people, including those with learning disabilities or additional needs, can get work-ready.

In a survey carried out by past entrants, 90% said their careers progression had improved, and 86% stated their personal and employability skills had improved after participating in skills competitions.

Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething, said: “As a nation we are committed to investing in future generations, and skills competitions are an effective way to upskill young people and provide them with the tools they need to build successful careers in the future.

"The annual success we continue to witness from our Welsh competitors demonstrates the force of talent and potential in Wales as well as the top-notch instruction and training they receive. Competitions significantly increase the delivery and development of skills throughout the nation.

"The WorldSkills programme helps to produce a talented workforce that is fit for the future, not just by allowing young people to master their practical skills in a competitive atmosphere and showcase their potential on a global stage.”

Coleg Llandrillo students Yuliia Batrak, Timur Aisin, Holly Whitehouse and Kayleigh Hampson will be joined by Coleg Menai learners Ryan Griffiths, Leighton Owen, Osian Roberts, Evan Klimaszewski, Adam Hopley, Gethin Jones and Eva Voma in the UK finals.

All of them will have a chance to compete for places representing the UK at the ‘Skills Olympics’ in Shanghai, China in 2026.

The students reached the national finals after impressing in a series of challenging regional competitions across a wide range of disciplines.

Yuliia will compete in the Restaurant Service category, while Timur will show his skills in the 3D Digital Art competition.

Holly and Kayleigh will represent Wales and their college in Hairdressing, with Ryan and Leighton competing in Industrial Robotics.

Evan and Adam made the Industrial Electronics final, while Osian will compete in CNC Turning, Gethin in Welding and Eva in Additive Manufacturing.

Of the 442 students and apprentices from across the UK who made the finals, an impressive 112 are from Wales - more than one in four.

They will compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals, with more than 50 WorldSkills UK National Finals taking place over nine different venues throughout November.

The competition will culminate in a celebratory ceremony in Greater Manchester, where the winners will be crowned the best in their trade.

Alongside the show of competitions, contestants and visitors will be able to talk to employers and industry experts to gain careers advice and guidance while at the events.

Those unable to attend the Manchester-based events and competitions will be able to watch online through a special broadcast featuring action from the finals as well as interviews and advice from previous winners, experts, and career advisors.

Paul Evans, Project Director of Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales, said: “I’d like to congratulate the Welsh competitors that have made it through to the national finals. We couldn’t be prouder to have so many talented young people representing Wales and our skilled workforce.

“Whether people are following the events in person or catching up online, we hope the finals inspire other young people to get involved and develop their own skills to world-class standards.

“Good luck to all the finalists from myself and the Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales team. Da iawn, pawb!”

The WorldSkills UK competition-based development programmes are designed by industry experts so that young people, including those with learning disabilities or additional needs, can get work-ready.

In a survey carried out by past entrants, 90% said their careers progression had improved, and 86% stated their personal and employability skills had improved after participating in skills competitions.

Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething, said: “As a nation we are committed to investing in future generations, and skills competitions are an effective way to upskill young people and provide them with the tools they need to build successful careers in the future.

"The annual success we continue to witness from our Welsh competitors demonstrates the force of talent and potential in Wales as well as the top-notch instruction and training they receive. Competitions significantly increase the delivery and development of skills throughout the nation.

"The WorldSkills programme helps to produce a talented workforce that is fit for the future, not just by allowing young people to master their practical skills in a competitive atmosphere and showcase their potential on a global stage.”