Meet the Metroline team who are set to take part in the 2024 edition of the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge.
(Photo credit: 2022 Skills Challenge)
As we build up to the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge now is ample time to hear from some of the Metroline team who will be competing next week.
Charles John Borrows- Apprentice Mechanical
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
I came 1st last year
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
Very reliant, helps to get known.
Craig Mansfield- Coach Maker
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
To beat myself and prove that I can still do the job and well.
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
It will look good on my Cv
Laura Darbon- Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
I would like to test my knowledge and skills as a competitive individual.
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
It is very relevant to my personal development as a challenge.
Edmund Vaughn- Tech Electrical
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
My manager.
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
Unsure as first time
Eduardo Cretu- Apprentice Mechanical
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
It’s a new Experience and challenge
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
Very.
Ian Schmolt Jr- Accident Repair Apprentice
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
I love to try new things so this challenge would be a good way to test the skills that I have learned.
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
I believe this competition is incredibly relevant to my career objectives it gives opportunity to further and develop my skills as well as network with professionals who share similar interests. I am excited to see how this experience can contribute to my career growth.
Ismail Jaffer- Apprentice Coachmaker
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
My company.
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
Really relevant, as it would help me see where I need to be at the end of my course .
Benjamin Bark- Apprentice Engineer
What motivated you to participate in this year’s Skills Challenge?
I wanted to represent the company on a national level
How relevant do you think this competition is towards your larger career or personal objective?
Very, It will help boost my confidence about the work to do.