MIVAN APPRENTICES SWEEP THE BOARD AT COLLEGE INTERCAMPUS QUALIFIERS

Mivan, the luxury fit out and bespoke joinery specialists, extend congratulations to the outstanding apprentices who clinched top honours at the recent joinery qualifier intercampus events across Northern Ireland's regional colleges.

The spotlight shines brightly on Mivan as three of its apprentices secured the coveted 1st place not just in one, but in three out of five college regions in NI. Ethan McKenna, a 1st Year Joinery Apprentice, emerged victorious at the Southern Regional College (SRC) competition, while Charlie Fleck, also a 1st Year Joinery Apprentice, triumphed at the Northern Regional College (NRC) event. Adding to the accolades, Tom Gallagher, a 2nd Year Joinery Apprentice, claimed first place at the Belfast Met qualifier.

This remarkable achievement not only underscores Mivan's ability to attract the finest talent from across the region but also warrants commendation for Andrew Mackenzie, 1st Year Joinery Apprentice, and Jamie Matthews, 2nd Year Joinery Apprentice, who secured 2nd and 3rd place respectively at the NRC event.

With ambitious aspirations, Mivan eagerly anticipates the progression of these young apprentices to the Northern Ireland Regional Qualifier in Joinery, where they will vie for a coveted spot at the SkillBuild UK Finals.

SkillBuild, administered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), stands as the premier multi-trade competition for construction trainees and apprentices. As a testament to its stature as the largest and most enduring construction skills competition, SkillBuild seeks individuals whose skills and talent are destined to endure.

The Regional Qualifiers, spanning from February to June annually, serve as platforms where apprentices and trainees converge, with the top eight highest-scoring competitors in each specialist skill advancing to the SkillBuild National Final.

Charley McAuley, Apprentice Mentor at Mivan, expressed immense pride, stating, "I am truly thrilled. All of us at Mivan are immensely proud of our young apprentices. While we strive to identify the most talented individuals for our program, it is only when they begin their journey with us that we witness their true potential. I am delighted that so many apprentices clinched top positions and eagerly await their progress to the NI Regional Qualifier in May. I urge any aspiring joiners to attend our open day on the 19th or 20th of March to discover more about a career in joinery."

Boasting nearly five decades of expertise in crafting luxury interior experiences for clients, Mivan collaborates seamlessly with architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers to deliver excellence in every project. Operating across diverse sectors including luxury hotels, prime residential properties, museums, stadiums, arenas, commercial offices, modular solutions, and marine projects, Mivan continues to set benchmarks for innovation and quality.

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