Dickies has announced it will be sponsoring this year’s SkillBuild, SkillELECTRIC, SkillPLUMB and APL Landscaping competitions, as part of its efforts to support the next generation of tradespeople.
Dickies’ sponsorship will include clothing and safety footwear for all SkillBuild, SkillELECTRIC, SkillPLUMB and APL Landscaping national final contestants, plus t-shirts for competitors at the regional qualifier stage – in which more than 1,000 students compete.
Dickies will also provide clothing and footwear for judges and delivery teams at the national finals for each competition, which will take place at WorldSkills UK LIVE 2019 from 21-23 November at The NEC, Birmingham.
James Whitaker, Marketing Director for Dickies Workwear, said: “We’re keen to help show the next generation that a job in the trades can be a great career and these competitions are an ideal way to do that.
“Supporting the contestants at the SkillBuild UK National Final was a real highlight for Dickies in 2018 and the passion and enthusiasm they had for their trades was inspiring to see. We’re excited to be extending our partnership with SkillBuild by supporting the competitions at both a regional and national level, plus forming new partnerships with SkillELECTRIC, SkillPLUMB and APL Landscaping.
“Having the right workwear for the job can play a big role in helping trainee tradespeople prepare for a successful career – both in terms of comfort, practicality and safety as well as creating a professional image. We wish all contestants taking part in this year’s competitions the best of luck and hope the workwear we’re providing gives them the support they need to do well in these contests and in their future careers.”
For more information, visit www.dickiesworkwear.com.
