Durham College student wins silver at national skills competition

Durham College’s (DC) Adam Leadbetter, a level-three apprentice in DC’s Industrial Mechanic – Millwright program, brought home the silver medal in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright category after competing in the three-day national Skills Canada competition in Saskatoon, Sask. at the end of May.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do so well if it weren’t for what I’ve learned at Durham College,” said Leadbetter. “Attending the national competition gave me the opportunity to see what others are doing in the industry, while showing off my skills.”

Leadbetter secured his place at nationals after winning gold in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright category at the Skills Ontario competition in early May.

“We are very pleased that Adam has done so well at both the provincial and national skills competitions,” said Pam Stoneham, associate dean of the School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology (START). “Seeing our students succeed confirms that what they are learning in class is preparing them for when they head into industry. We are proud that we have been able to help facilitate Adam’s wins by offering the best possible education with the assistance and guidance of our faculty, especially professor Gary Noordstra, who coached Adam at the provincial and national competitions.”

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