Kieran McShane: From Burnley College to the WorldSkills Competition

Join Emma and Daniel as they discuss the journey of Kieran McShane, an advanced level welding apprentice from Burnley College, who has been selected to represent Great Britain at the WorldSkills Competition in China. Known as the 'Olympics of engineering,' the competition will see Kieran competing against top welders from up to 85 countries in the Construction Metalwork category. After being noticed for his metalwork and attention to detail at WEC Group Ltd. in Darwen, Kieran is now one of 39 Team UK competitors. Burnley College, which has named 2022 the Year of the Themis Apprentice, is proud to support him. Assistant Principal Neil Burrows is confident in Kieran's abilities and the strength of the college's industry ties. The competition, originally scheduled for last year but delayed due to the pandemic, is set for October in Shanghai. With the North West's rich manufacturing history, Kieran's story highlights the potential of young talent in the region. As Kieran prepares for the challenge, he aims to surpass former Themis apprentice Tyler Atkinson, who placed 11th in the previous championship. Tune in to hear more about Kieran's journey and the significance of this opportunity for the North West aerospace industry.